Essays about: "daylight simulation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 39 essays containing the words daylight simulation.

  1. 1. Evaluation of Swedish daylight regulations in university building - Validation and applicability

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Cédric Berthou; [2024]
    Keywords : Daylight; Sweden; University building; modelling; Grasshopper; building performance simulation; Dagsljus; svenska föreskrifter; universitetsbyggnad; 3D-modellering; Grasshopper;

    Abstract : Daylight availability in buildings faces numerous challenges in a world where energy efficiency,thermal comfort, and sustainability take center stage. Daylight is well-known for its role in reducingartificial lighting consumption and enhancing the well-being and performance of building occupants. READ MORE

  3. 2. Influence of Varying Electric Light Distribution on Melanopic Equivalent Daylight Illuminance and Lighting Energy Use

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Rebecka Ståhl; Parvathy Biju; [2023]
    Keywords : Alertness; Circadian Entrainment; Clear Sky; Correlated Colour Temperature; Daylighting; Direct Electric Lighting; Direct-Indirect Electric Lighting; Energy-Efficiency; Grasshopper; Integrative Lighting; LARK 2.0; Melanopic Equivalent Daylight Illuminance; Overcast Sky; Photopic Illuminance; Spectral Power Distribution.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Human beings in modern society spend more than 90% of their time indoors to live, work, and socialize. To improve health, quality of life and task performance, integrative lighting is designed to give the right light at the right time at the eye to stimulate circadian entrainment. READ MORE

  4. 3. Living with the sun - An investigation in natural light and multi-sensory design

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Samuel Grandin Karlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : multi-sensory design; natural light; real-time rendering; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to explore the relationship between natural light and the built environment, by designing a mountain cabin without the use of any artificial lighting. How is it possible to make a house livable and functional without the use of any light sources besides the sun? The thesis digs into the fundamentals of natural light. READ MORE

  5. 4. Building Orientation and Non-Image Forming Effects of Light. Connecting Simulation and reality in the case of Iggesund School.

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Gregor Ruta; [2022]
    Keywords : Alfa-Opic Metrics; Spectral Diet; OWL – Occupant Well-being through Lighting; Chronobiology; Daylight; Circadian Rhythmes; Melatonin; Vision;

    Abstract : In recent years there has been an increase in the number of apartments in Sweden. The officials are estimating that approximately 1000 primary schools need to be built to meet the 20% increase in students. Facing the rising demand; my thesis makes a contribution to sustainable school design via optimisation of the building orientation. READ MORE

  6. 5. Lighting Energy Savings in an Office Environment Simulating a Motion Detection Dimming System

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Ida Gutenwik; Nanitza Gonzales Allendes; [2022]
    Keywords : Motion Detection Dimming; Wireless Sensor Network; Energy Consumption; Daylight-Linked Control System; Rörelsedetekterande Dimmers; Trådlöst Sensornätverk; Energikonsumption; Dagsljus-Kopplade Kontrollsystem;

    Abstract : Shortages of electricity in larger cities in Sweden are becoming more common and might increase with an increased consumption. The thesis focuses on lights due to approximately 19 - 20% of the total electricity consumption coming from lights. READ MORE