Essays about: "daylight access"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 29 essays containing the words daylight access.
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1. Proposal for revised criteria for daylight provision for the European Daylight Standard EN 17037:2018+A1
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : The European daylight standard EN 17037 was first introduced in 2018 with the aim of encouraging building designers to evaluate and ensure adequate daylight provision in buildings. However, experience has shown that the standard’s criteria are generally perceived to be too challenging to achieve. READ MORE
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2. Integrating Electrochromic Glazing Technology into Conservation-Focused Lighting Design for Museum Collections
University essay from KTH/LjusdesignAbstract : Museums, art galleries, and historical sites house items of important cultural value. They must provide sufficient lighting to allow for the public viewing of these items, but are also responsible for conservation of them, which requires strict control of the light levels on delicate materials. READ MORE
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3. En studie av förtätning i stadsdelen Rosendal i Uppsala ur ett ljus-, utblicks- och insynsperspektiv
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : I städer är det idag en trend att bygga högre och tätare, dels ur hållbarhetssynpunkt då mindre mark tas i anspråk, dels för att markpriserna är höga. Högre och tätare bebyggelse kan leda till flera utmaningar såsom begränsat ljusinsläpp, mindre tilltalande utblickar och risk för ökad insyn. READ MORE
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4. Geometric comparison of 3D city models for daylight simulations
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : As cities keep densifying, essential resources such as daylight access become increasingly restricted. Therefore, prioritizing energy efficiency and enhancing the energy performance of our buildings is required for obtaining a sustainable urban environment. READ MORE
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5. 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 ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : 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
