Daylight optimization for green office building: a study of west facing window design and configuration

• Main Authors: Azmi, N. A., Kandar, M. Z., Toe, D. H. C.
• Format: Article
• Published: American Scientific Publishers 2017
• Subjects: L Education (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/75196/; https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85032902213&doi=10.1166%2fasl.2017.10050&partnerID=40&md5=50b0b6233aed453535b567d9c16f479a

Window placement and shading device configuration plays an important role when designing with daylight. In the tropical context, windows-especially on the west façade, can create unwanted illumination and induce glare. Excessive interior lighting can cause discomfort and stress amongst the users whi...