Laar, M and Grimme, F W (2002) German developments in daylight guidance systems: An overview. Building Research & Information, 30(4), pp. 282-301. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
An overview is provided of recent developments in different daylighting systems. The systems range from a simple adaptation of venetian blinds for a better use of daylighting, to specially developed daylight-guiding venetian blinds, mirror louvers, optical mirror elements, ADO-Toplight, holographic optical elements, prismatic systems, Micro-Grates, Plexiglas Daylight, transparent insulation material, moveable glass louvers, a three-layer pipe-grid system and the 'light sculptor' in the cupola of the German Parliament. Most of these technologies are available in the market. Others, e.g. the 'light sculptor', were designed for a unique application.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | daylighting; daylighting systems; façades; fenestration; Germany; light distribution; visual comfort; windows |
| Index terms: | window, visual comfort, adaptation, daylighting, Germany, insulation |
| Subjects: | building materials, building performance, user focus, Geography, environmental engineering, architectural elements |
| Topics: | Sustainability, Design Practice, Geographical Context |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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