1.4.7 Appropriate orientation of the work place
Description
This measure consists in orienting the workplace to maximize the use of natural light and ensuring that no glare occurs. The most suitable option is by letting the light arrive sideway to the workplace.
Benefits
It is possible to get a more pleasant working environment
If glare is avoided, the closing of curtains, blinds or other items which block out the sunlight is consequently avoided
There will not be need of using artificial light
Limitations
It is closely related to the location of windows, skylights and other natural light entrance, thus its potential is limited by the initial design of the building
Economic assessment
The cost is zero.
References and best practices
Lighting control strategy for energy efficient office lighting system design:
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CHARACTERIZATION
Environment or playable world:
Residential
Academic
Offices
All
Carried out by:
Public building users
Owners
Operators
All
Reduce consumption of:
Heating
Cooling
DHW
Lighting
Electric devices
Type of driver:
Physical environmental
Contextual
Psychological
Physiological
Social
Time framework:
- Short term
- Long term
Type of measure:
- Envelope
- HVAC
- DHW
- Lighting
- Electrical devices
- Other
