An Energy Efficient Lighting Design Strategy to Enhance Visual Comfort in Offices with Windows

An Energy Efficient Lighting Design Strategy to Enhance Visual Comfort in Offices with Windows

A high luminance contrast between windows and surrounding surfaces can increase the risk of discomfort glare, which can diminish office workers’ satisfaction and productivity. Accordingly, it can lead to occupant interventions, such as drawing window blinds or increasing electric light levels, which...

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Main Authors: Mehdi Amirkhani, Veronica Garcia-Hansen, Gillian Isoardi, Alicia Allan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:Energies
Subjects:
window design
visual discomfort
luminance contrast
window wall
office space
LED (light emitting diode)
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/10/8/1126

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