Daylight control, a practice that has been in existence for several decades, plays a crucial role in mitigating energy consumption and finds widespread application in the construction of eco-friendly buildings. Despite its inherent benefits, it is essential to acknowledge that implementing daylight control incurs certain expenditures and may potentially have repercussions on the overall comfort experienced by occupants within a given space.
In the ongoing project, our primary objective is to comprehensively evaluate the merits associated with the utilization of various lighting control systems. Within this context, there exists a notable contention suggesting that the potential cost savings derived from daylight utilization might not be significant enough to justify the expenses incurred in installing and maintaining daylight sensors.
A significant aspect of our research focuses on the nuanced evaluation of comfort. The intricate relationship between daylight control and its impact on the comfort of occupants remains enigmatic, necessitating a meticulous and thorough assessment to unravel these complexities. The ultimate goal is to provide well-founded recommendations based on the insights gained from this in-depth evaluation.
It is worth noting that the predominant tool employed for conducting the extensive research outlined above is the advanced lighting design software Dialux. By leveraging the capabilities of this sophisticated software, we aim to enhance the precision and comprehensiveness of our investigations into the multifaceted aspects of daylight control and its implications on energy consumption and occupants' well-being.
Undergraduate
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ELECTENG310
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