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Among the options of reducing energy consumption by artificial lighting in buildings is the effective use of natural lighting. By using direct-beam radiation from the sun, deeper light penetration and higher illuminance levels can be achieved in buildings that are predominantly used in the daytime. Here, research is reported on the beaming of direct sunlight into deep rooms by refraction using transparent prismatic panels. Dr Ruck is director of the Lighting Research Unit at the Graduate School, Faculty of Architecture, University of New South Wales, Australia.
Among the options of reducing energy consumption by artificial lighting in buildings is the effective use of natural lighting. By using direct-beam radiation from the sun, deeper light penetration and higher illuminance levels can be achieved in buildings that are predominantly used in the daytime. Here, research is reported on the beaming of direct sunlight into deep rooms by refraction using transparent prismatic panels. Dr Ruck is director of the Lighting Research Unit at the Graduate School, Faculty of Architecture, University of New South Wales, Australia.
Beaming Daylight Into Deep Rooms
Ruck, N. C. (author)
Building Research & Information ; 13 ; 144-147
1985-05-01
4 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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