Task 31 Work Area

Introduction

Welcome to the Task31 Work Area. This Task seeks to make daylighting the typical and preferred design solution for lighting buildings in the 21st century by integrating human response with the application of daylighting systems and shading and electric light control strategies. Two key issues, which require research to accomplish energy savings, have been identified as:

• The determination of occupant response towards the luminous and thermal environments in buildings using daylighting systems and daylight responsive controls.
• The integration of daylighting systems, electric lighting, and shading controls taking into account occupant response in order to optimise energy savings.
• A third objective is to ensure transference of the results to building design professionals, building owners, and manufacturers.

The site is divided into three areas. Within these sections information and resources relating to the subject can be submitted for discussion.

• Bibliography Reference Search
  Add or discuss literature related to Task31 research
• Case Study Buildings Search
  Comment on and submit information regarding solar designed buildings
• Lighting Simulation Validation
  TC.3.33 'Test Cases for assessment of accuracy of lighting computer programs
• Modify Personal Details
  Change your personal details and logon password

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