Essays about: "Cycle of daylight."

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  1. 1. Climate-neutral buildings – Impact of existing definitions on building design

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

    Author : Nishat Tasnia Aive; Roberts Razna; [2022]
    Keywords : Climate neutrality; Climate-neutral buildings; Climate impact; Climate compensation measures; Climate-neutral certifications; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Climate change poses one of the most substantial threats to humanity today global greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced drastically in the near future, it can lead to severe consequences worldwide. To address this issue, global and national goals have been developed which aim to foster climate-neutral societies and industries. READ MORE

  3. 2. Before Sunset : Natural light enhancing the experience of a Palliative care in Dhaka

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Tanzina Khan; [2022]
    Keywords : Value of daylight; Light and health; Wellbeing; Restoration of mind; Cycle of daylight.;

    Abstract : There is a golden hour between life and death. That hour could bring valuable realizations in a person’s life. In the last few decades, hospice and palliative care went through evolutions to make a better sense of death without treating death neglecting the human experience, which plays a major factor in overall health and well-being. READ MORE

  4. 3. Modelling solar access at the window level of buildings – a case study for urban densification simulations in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Kendall Hartman; [2021]
    Keywords : Physical Geography and Ecosystem analysis; CityJSON; 3D City Model; solar energy; solar urban planning; sustainable urban development; NS building; Geomatics; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Buildings are a are a major consumer of energy in urban areas. The use of solar energy in buildings can help reduce CO2 emitting energy consumption in these urban areas. One way to use solar energy is through passive solar energy systems. Passive solar energy systems allow a building to use daylight as an energy source. READ MORE

  5. 4. An early-stage energetic and environmental analysis for the new district of Jakobsgårdarna in Borlänge, Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Energiteknik

    Author : Filippo Pellegrino; [2020]
    Keywords : Building; District; Energy; Demand; LCA;

    Abstract : To achieve the aim of low carbon cities and zero energy districts, it is important to adapt the efficient technologies while maintaining the thermal comfort and sustainable environment. The new challenge in design and building new districts lies in a sustainable and smart way to minimize energy consumption and thus carbon emission. READ MORE

  6. 5. Assessment of the circadian stimulus potential of an integrative lighting system in an office area

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

    Author : Elif Ceren Yilmaz; Rawan Abdulhaq; [2020]
    Keywords : Alertness; Circadian Rhythm; Circadian light effect; Daylighting; Energy efficiency; Entrainment; Health; Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells; Light response; Melanopsin; Melatonin suppression; Photometric; Sleep quality; spectral sensitivity; Wavelength.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Nowadays, people spend 90% of their time indoors, thus creating a healthy indoor environment for occupants is of great importance. Lighting in office spaces is an important aspect when it comes to occupant health and well-being. READ MORE