E. Vine et al., OFFICE WORKER RESPONSE TO AN AUTOMATED VENETIAN BLIND AND ELECTRIC LIGHTING SYSTEM - A PILOT-STUDY, Energy and buildings, 28(2), 1998, pp. 205-218
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10
Categorie Soggetti
Energy & Fuels","Construcion & Building Technology
A prototype integrated, dynamic building envelops and lighting system
designed to optimize daylight admission and solar heat gain rejection
on a real-time basis in a commercial office building is evaluated. Off
ice worker response to the system and occupant-based modifications to
the control system are investigated to determine if the design and ope
ration of the prototype system can be improved. Key findings from the
study are: (1) the prototype integrated envelope and lighting system i
s ready for field testing, (2) most office workers (N = 14) were satis
fied with the system, and (3) there were few complaints. Additional st
udies are needed to explain how illuminance distribution, lighting qua
lity, and room design can affect workplane illuminance preferences. (C
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