- Author
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Holton, J. K.
- Title
- Daylighting of Buildings: A Compendium and Study of Its Introduction and Control. Final Report.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Report
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NBSIR 76-1098
October 1976
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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daylighting; environmental engineering; buildings; energy; conservation; illuminating; technology innovation; methodology; surveys; structural engineering; windows; reflectors; monitors
- Identifiers
- energy conservation; skylights; clerestories
- Abstract
- Planners must no longer ignore daylight as a valuable natural resource for building illumination. Significant reductions in the energy consumption of buildings are possible by decreasing the dependence on artificial illumination and decreasing air conditioning loads by employing methods which bring in cool light. In order to design buildings utilizing daylight effectively there must by an understanding of the design principles of daylighting. This requires a knowledge of illumination to meet the needs of the building users, an understanding of characteristics of daylight at the location of the building, and imagination in developing ways to introduce and control daylight. This paper is directed toward the identification of innovative techniques for the introduction and control of daylight. It is arranged in three sections.