Essays about: "Nordic Sky."

Found 5 essays containing the words Nordic Sky..

  1. 1. Daylight qualities in student dorms in Sweden: computer simulations and subjective impressions.

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Mathilde Jesiek; [2022]
    Keywords : Student housing; Visual perception; Daylight simulations; Useful Daylight Illuminance UDI ; Scandinavia;

    Abstract : Humans are less exposed to natural light during the day and less to darkness at night. Good daylighting provides visual comfort for performing tasks but also influences non-visual comfort. According to various studies, good daylight conditions can influence human physiology and behaviour, like sleep, alertness, mood and cognitive functions. READ MORE

  2. 2. Improving Daylight Qualities in Medelhavsmuseet

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Nada Khairy Al Madhoon; [2019]
    Keywords : Top lighting; Skylight; Daylight; Museum; Perception; Quality; Daylight Metrics; Nordic Sky.;

    Abstract : The master’s thesis investigates daylight qualities and visitors’ perception in the central atriumof Medelhavsmuseet in Stockholm, Sweden. The investigation started from personal observationof the space where a feeling of darkness was experienced despite the existing skylight. READ MORE

  3. 3. Daylighting and sunlighting in street canyons. A quantitative research on the visual perception and in-situ daylight measurements of four urban canyons in Copenhagen.

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

    Author : Olesja Lami; [2019]
    Keywords : daylighting; sunlighting; urban canyon; visual perception; visual comfort; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : “Light creates ambience and the feel of a place, as well as the expression of a structure.” Le Corbusier With the current urban pressure and large waves of immigration, cities are facing an increase in population and therefore urban densification. This increase in building quantities affects daylight reaching the public space. READ MORE

  4. 4. The Effect of Architectural Configurations on the Biological Light Response in Residential Buildings

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Maha Shalaby; [2017]
    Keywords : Circadian light; non-visual effects; alertness; design configurations; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Daylight has beneficial psychological and health effects that range from enhanced alertness, mood improvements, increased productivity, and well-being. Recently, the interest in non-visual (also called biological) effect of light has increased substantially. READ MORE

  5. 5. Gender Equality Issues Displayed In The Social Network Facebook : Comparative Case Study of four NGO's founded and operating inGeorgia and Sweden with regard to gender equality issues

    University essay from Medier och kommunikation

    Author : Ana Nonikashvili; [2013]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : In the nineteenth century, the central moral challenge was slavery.In the twentieth century, it was the battle against totalitarianism.We believe that in this century the paramount moral challenge willbe the struggle for gender equality around the world. READ MORE