Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
6th Central European Symposium on Building Physics (CESBP), Budapest, Macaristan, 11 - 13 Eylül 2025, (Yayınlanmadı)
Daylighting has been shown to enhance human health, productivity, and well-being, and is associated with higher satisfaction levels, particularly in workplace environments. Improving visual comfort through the use of daylight in these environments plays a critical role in reducing artificial lighting energy consumption. While numerous studies address user experiences with daylight in office buildings, there is limited research linking this topic with current daylight performance metrics.
This study aims to explore the daylighting conditions within a high-rise educational building complex, specifically concentrating on the office zones. Focusing on the relationship between office configurations, daylight performance, and occupant perceptions, this research investigates how spatial arrangements and work behaviors influence the experience and effectiveness of daylighting. Both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods are employed to evaluate whether occupant perceptions align with calculated conditions or reveal discrepancies between subjective experiences and objective measurements.
The methodology of the study includes subjective analysis and simulation-based studies for calculation and evaluation of daylight performance within office configurations. A survey is administered to specifically explore psychological satisfaction with the office configuration and its relationship to daylight quality. Climate-based daylight simulation are then conducted to further understand these dynamics, comparing evaluated daylighting conditions to occupant experience. Daylight compliances are investigated based on daylight provision, glare levels, and view-out as addressed in EN 17037 Daylighting in Buildings Standard. Spatial Daylight Autonomy (sDA) and Useful Daylight Illuminance (UDI) metrics are also used to evaluate annual daylight availability within the office spaces. The discomfort glare level caused due to the daylight is assessed based on the DGP metric.
Obtained results of this study examine the relationship between daylight conditions and human perception, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between spatial design, natural light, and workplace efficiency. Through a holistic approach that integrates daylight strategies, human behavior, and spatial organization, the research emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive glare free daylit environment with adequate view out conditions. The simulation study further complements these findings, comparing calculated daylight metrics with occupant experiences to evaluate their alignment. The findings underscore the broader impact of daylight on workplace efficiency, productivity, and visual health.