Features

• Up-to-date Case Studies
• The Latest Glazing Techniques
• Discussions on Productivity and Human Performance
• Valuable Info on the Impact of Daylighting on Interior Spaces

The hands-on daylighting resource to solve a variety of design issues!

From evaluation to implementation, Daylighting Performance and Design is a veritable catalog of daylighting strategies, building materials, and methods of construction. With hands-on guidance, step-by-step instructions, and concise information, this resource stands alone in the field of architectural design.

Real-world execution of design concepts are illustrated by a wide range of case studies that include such structures as:

• United Gulf Bank
• Newport Coast Elementary School
• Nike European Headquarters
• Remo Headquarters
• Success Center

Unlike other books that get bogged down in overly complex detail and laborious language, this handbook is a highly visual resource with clear information and straight-to-the-solution examples. From saving energy and money to increasing productivity in schools and offices, all aspects of the latest advances in theory, calculations, and execution techniques are available here. Busy professionals can find explanations at a glance with more than 175 striking illustrations and many visual examples.

Daylighting Performance and Design is an essential volume for everyone interested in architectural design that is sensitive to the environment.

Contents

Fundamentals of Daylighting

1. Design Issues
2. Design Variables
3. Design Strategies
4. Design Elements
5. Design Options

Occupant Productivity and Performance

5. Mechanics of Sight
6. Vision
7. Colors and Other Vision Factors
8. Adequate Lighting and Health
9. Light, Workplace Productivity, and Cost Effectiveness
10. Daylighting Studies
11. Heschong Mahone Study

Glazing Properties

12. Specifying Windows and Glazing
13. Coatings
14. Plastic Glazings
15. Gas Fills and Vacuums
16. Directionally Selective Materials
17. Dynamic Glazing
18. Human Comfort Considerations

Integration with Electric Lighting

19. Switching Controls
20. Stepped Controls
21. Dimming Controls
22. Selection Considerations
23. Integration with the EMS
24. Integrating the EMS and Lighting Controls

Daylighting Design Tools

25. Hand Calculation Methods
26. Computer Programs
27. Daylighting Design Tool Survey
28. Physical Modeling

Case Studies

29. Retail
30. Office Buildings
31. Industrial
32. Institutional

Appendix
Glossary
Index

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