ASSESSMENT OF DAYLIGHT IN THE SELECTED OFFICE THROUGH SIMULATION PROGRAMS: A CASE STUDY

Abstract

An important aspect of building design is to let the daylight into rooms and create a visual comfort. Visual comfort is a psychophysical condition needed for efficient work and rest, complying with the hygienic requirements, and depends on luminous intensity, illuminance, architectural design of the space, and eyes condition. Natural light increases productivity, improves mood, and helps to save energy and workers must feel a connection with the exterior environment. The room is lit by daylight through a window on the outside wall. The results show that a zone with sufficient illumination reaches only about one third of the depth of the place where both places are located. Furthermore, evaluation of different positioning of the table revealed that only one of the investigated areas was suitable, with good visual comfort and no glare.