As interest in the passive solar field shifts from small buildings to large structures, lighting systems will begin to receive more attention as a major energy consumer in commercial buildings. Among the options for reducing lighting energy consumption is the effective utilization of natural lighting through windows and skylights. Daylighting can provide substantial energy and cost savings, reduce building peak loads, increase task contrast and visibility, and improve overall lighting quality. However, there are many significant obstacles which must be addressed and resolved before these potential savings can be realized. Aspects of passive solar design which might either assist or impede the widespread utilization of daylighting are reviewed.
BT - 3rd National Passive Solar Conference C1 -Windows and Daylighting Group
C2 - LBL-8825 CN - LBL-8825 LA - eng N2 -As interest in the passive solar field shifts from small buildings to large structures, lighting systems will begin to receive more attention as a major energy consumer in commercial buildings. Among the options for reducing lighting energy consumption is the effective utilization of natural lighting through windows and skylights. Daylighting can provide substantial energy and cost savings, reduce building peak loads, increase task contrast and visibility, and improve overall lighting quality. However, there are many significant obstacles which must be addressed and resolved before these potential savings can be realized. Aspects of passive solar design which might either assist or impede the widespread utilization of daylighting are reviewed.
PY - 1979 SP - 271 EP - 281 T2 - 3rd National Passive Solar Conference T3 - 3rd National Passive Solar Conference TI - Daylighting and Passive Solar Buildings ER -