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Author
Treado, S. J. | Holland, D. B. | Remmert, W. E.
Title
Daylighting and Energy Evaluation of Industrial Buildings.
Coporate
National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
Sponsor
Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory, Port Hueneme, CA
Report
NBSIR 85-3241, January 1985, 414 p.
Distribution
Available from National Technical Information Service
Contract
84WR40050
Keywords
daylighting | energy | fenestration | illuminance | skylight | window
Abstract
This report investigates the relationship between energy requirements for heating, cooling and lighting, and building fenestration design. Particular emphasis is given to the effect of the use of daylight to offset electric lighting needs. The computer simulation procedure used for the analysis is a hybrid version of BLAST and CEL-1, which allows detailed modeling of building heat transfer, HVAC systems, and lighting systems. The evaluation encompasses five locations, and the results are presented in the form of generalized design guidelines and figures, on the basis of building thermal mass and exposed wall area.