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An international journal devoted to investigations of daylighting in buildings. It is the leading journal that publishes original research on all aspects of Energy, buildings, and lighting.
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Optimising Daylight Performance in Healthcare Buildings with a Computational Framework
Daylight has a direct impact on patient comfort and building energy consumption in healthcare facilities. It is essential to design healthcare facilities using strategies that prioritise individual health and account for time constraints, in line with the European Union Sustainable Development Goals...
Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 333-346
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Optimizing Horizontal Shading Devices for Daylight Performance and Energy Efficiency
This study optimizes horizontal shading devices for south-facing office façades in Kathmandu to balance daylight, energy, and visual comfort under current and future climates....
Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 315-332
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Improving Renewable Energy Forecasting through Integrated Analysis of Solar and
This study investigates the application of machine learning, deep learning, and hybrid approaches for predicting solar radiation and meteorological variables...
Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 300-314
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Closed-Form Analytical Formulation of Lighting Design Objectives Procedure in
Mean room surface exitance (MRSE), which indicates the amount of ambient illuminance in a room, is an important parameter in contemporary lighting design objectives (LiDOs) procedures...
Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 285-299
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Improvement of Indoor Daylight Collecting System with Dual-Angled Circular
This study investigates the use of daylight as a primary source of illumination, given its contribution to reduced energy consumption and enhanced visual comfort in indoor environments...
Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 273-284
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Effects of Window Design on Natural Ventilation and Daylighting in
Single-sided computer labs face challenges in achieving adequate natural ventilation and balanced daylighting, particularly in hot-arid climates. This study examines the effects of window-to-wall ratio (WWR) and window placement on ventilation and daylighting performance using an integrated simulation framework...
Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 253-272
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Horizontal Light Pipe System for Daylight Optimization in Deep-Plan
Deep-plan spaces, such as a library reading area, typically suffer from poor daylight penetration to the core, which reduces visual comfort and increases dependence on artificial lighting...
Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 227-252
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Biotic Shading for Better Light Environment
Tropical climates with partially cloudy skies are characterized by high luminance on the glass façades of high-rise buildings, which is a significant challenge as it causes glare and eyestrain among workers....
Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 214-226
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Adopting Generative Artificial Intelligence in Daylighting Design Process
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is increasingly adopted in architectural design and widely investigated in the research field. However, several limitations hinder its broader integration into design processes...
Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 196-213
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Window Orientation, Glare, and Visual Comfort in Offices
This study explores the relationship between glare and visual comfort in office environments in relation to daylight conditions in office spaces. The research combines three approaches: field measurements of illumination, user surveys to assess visual comfort, and 3D daylight simulations using Rhino and DIVA software, which studied 21 participants (13 men and 8 women) working in 14 office rooms with window orientations...
Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 167-195
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Impact of Building Height and Window Configurations on Ventilation Performance
Institutional kitchens often experience inadequate thermal comfort and indoor air quality (IAQ) due to intense heat generation and pollutant emissions from cooking activities, increasing workers’ exposure to heat stress and related health risks. ...
Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 143-166
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Achieving Zero-Energy Housing in Afghanistan: an Integrated Life-Cycle
The residential building sector in Afghanistan (AFG) is a significant contributor to energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, exacerbated by non-adherence to architectural standards and a critical lack of localized energy-efficiency (EE) research...
Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 124-142
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Architectural Factors Affecting Illumination in Swedish Dairy Barns: Insights from
Illumination of dairy barns impacts animal health, milk production, and building energy efficiency. The aim of this study was to assess the existing daylighting and electric lighting conditions of dairy barns located in Southern Sweden...
Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 108-123
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Evaluating Daylighting Gains from Window Geometry Reconfiguration in a Classroom
Daylighting is a key aspect of educational building design, supporting both visual comfort and energy efficiency. However, design practice often reduces the role of windows to aperture ratios, with limited attention to the influence of window geometry on daylight performance...
Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 97-107
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Sequential Multi-Objective Optimization and Post-optimization Sensitivity Analysis of
Global climate action necessitates the optimization of building envelopes during early design to enhance energy efficiency and occupant comfort. Exterior light shelves are a critical passive strategy for improving thermal and visual comfort while simultaneously reducing energy consumption...
Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 76-96
REVIEW ARTICLE
Daylight Enhancement Strategies for Historic Buildings: A Critical Review of
With the growing urgency to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment, enhancing daylight availability in historic buildings has become a critical and challenging task due to the required balance between environmental sustainability objectives and cultural heritage conservation principles...
Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 57-75
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Optimizing Window-to-Floor Ratio and Glazing for Daylight and
In tropical climates, where cooling loads dominate building energy use, minimizing cooling demand is particularly critical for achieving carbon neutrality in educational buildings while maintaining adequate daylight and visual comfort...
Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 44-56
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Comparative Analysis of Daylight and Visual Quality Across School Plan
Designing daylight-based spaces has gained increasing attention due to its numerous benefits and alignment with global sustainability standards. However, limited research has focused on how architectural layouts affect daylight distribution and visual quality, particularly in educational environments...
Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 20-43
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Effects of Urban Obstructions on Spatial Daylight Autonomy (sDA) and
The limited research on obstruction-driven daylight reduction continues to hinder efforts to optimize natural daylight in compact mid-rise residential buildings...
Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 1-19
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Integration of light well through generative design to achieve optimal
A case of urban densification in heritage towns like Pondicherry has led to deep-plan wall to wall layouts, where the depth of the plot is considerably more than its width and multi-storey buildings with limited access to day light and natural ventilation...
Journal of Daylighting 12 (2025) 548-560
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Editorial Board
Prof. Yuehong Su
University of Nottingham, UK
Dr Boon Han Lim
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
Prof Laura Bellia
University of Naples Federico II, Italy
Dr Fabio Peron
IUAV University of Venice, Italy
Prof. Lambros T. Doulos
Hellenic Open University, Greece
Prof Hongfei Zheng
Beijing Institute of Technology, China
Prof. Antonio Manuel Peña García
University of Granada, Spain
Dr. Kacem Gairaa
center for renewable energy development, Algeria
Dr Ferdinando Salata
University of Rome, Italy
Prof. Barbara Szybinska Matusiak
NTNU, Norway
Dr Canan Kandilli
Usak University, Turkey
Prof Francesco Asdrubali
University of Perugia, Italy
Prof. Nabil Elminshawy
Port Said University, Egypt
Prof Umberto Berardi
Politecnico di Bari, Italy
Dr Arsenio Barbón
University of Oviedo, Spain
Wei Wang
Southeast University, 中国
Dr Doris Abigail Chi Pool
Universidad de las Américas Puebla, Mexico
Dr Francesco Sommese
University of Naples Federico II, italy
Dr Vincenzo Costanzo
University of Catania, Italy
Dr Osama Mohamed Omar
University of Bahrain , Bahrain
Dr. Francesco Nocera
Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Catania (ITALY), Italy
Prof Jitka Mohelnikova
Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic
Dr. Feride Şener Yılmaz
Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
Prof. BANU MANAV
Kadir Has University, Turkey
Dr Marina Bonomolo
University of Palermo, Italia
Dr. Peng XUE
Beijing University of Technology, China
Dr jian yao
Ningbo University, China
Prof. Faris Ali Mustafa
Salahaddin University - Erbil, Iraq
Dr. Francesca Fragliasso
University of Naples Federico II, Italy
Dr Seyed Morteza Hosseini
Aalborg University, Denmark
Featured Articles from Past Issues
RESEARCH ARTICLE
Geometry Optimization of Industry Buildings for Energy-Driven Design Development
Even though the manufacturing industry consumes roughly 54% of total available energy globally, little consideration has been devoted to optimizing energy in the early stages of industry design, particularly in densely populated cities.
Journal of Daylighting 11 (2024) 119-130
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Optimum Geometry of Double-skin Self-Shading Facade of Classrooms
The significant energy consumption in educational spaces worldwide and its environmental impact greatly influence the quality of space, learning levels, and student comfort.
Journal of Daylighting 11 (2024) 372-389
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The Effects of Orientation and Width of Space Between Buildings
Excessive heat in the high-rise urban fabric has contributed to pedestrian and occupants' discomfort. Establishing wind circulation in space with an environmentally compatible and optimal configuration is necessary to improve comfort in this region.
Journal of Daylighting 10 (2023) 99-116
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Effect of window glazing on colour quality of transmitted daylight
In this study, the colour quality of the daylight transmitted through different window glazing types is evaluated. The analysis considered four different types of window glazing: laminated, monolithic, coated and applied film glazing ranging in luminous transmittance from around 0.
Journal of Daylighting 4 (2017) 37-47
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Simulation of Daylighting Conditions in a Virtual Underground City
From the Piranesi fantastic architectures to the animation movies and video games of the last thirty years, a new design approach has been introduced and developed: the design of the virtual space.
Journal of Daylighting 2 (2015) 1-11
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Biomimetic Kinetic Shading Facade Inspired by Tree Morphology for Improving
Many recent studies in the field of the kinetic façade developed the grid-based modular forms through primary kinetic movements which are restricted in the simple shapes..
Journal of Daylighting 8 (2021) 65-85
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Evaluation of Daylight and Glare Quality of Office Spaces with
There has been an increasing awareness in recent years about the evaluation of daylight and glare quality in buildings. In the study, an office space with a flat and a dynamic shading system facade (triangular cell facade) is discussed in the province of Mardin, which is in a hot and arid climate zone.
Journal of Daylighting 9 (2022) 197-208
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Impact of Building Typology on Daylight Optimization Using Building Information
Daylight represents one of the crucial factors that affect directly on the building performance and its occupants. This study assesses the daylight performance in the multi-storey residential buildings (apartments) in Erbil city.
Journal of Daylighting 6 (2019) 187-201
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Optimal Window to Wall Ratio Ranges of Photovoltachromic Windows in
Windows are one of the weakest building components concerning high thermal losses. Traditional windows cannot adapt to external and internal environmental conditions.
Journal of Daylighting 8 (2021) 134-148
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Daylight Distribution Improvement Using Automated Prismatic Louvre
Louvre is a common type of shading devices and has been increasingly used in office buildings. Meanwhile, some reflective types of louvre have been used to provide shade and to redirect daylight deep into buildings interior simultaneously.
Journal of Daylighting 7 (2020) 84-92
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Design and optical evaluation of a novel asymmetric lens-walled
Solar concentrating system is an effective way of combing solar energy with the building to satisfy the needs besides of electricity and hot water, also includes building heating, refrigeration, dehumidification, which require higher quality heat source.
Journal of Daylighting 4 (2017) 26-37
RESEARCH ARTICLE
Daylight utilization with light pipe in farm animal production: a
Light pipes, which are complex optical systems, offer a passive way to bring daylight to deep buildings, such as agricultural buildings. However, the lack of reliable performance predictability methods for light pipes represents a major obstacle preventing their widespread use.
Journal of Daylighting 3 (2016) 1-11
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Optimisation of Passive Solar Design Strategies in Side-lit Offices:
It has been shown that in buildings with fully glazed facades designed to save electricity and increase daylight, overheating due to excessive solar gains and glare have become recurrent problems, affecting the quality of the indoor environment in office buildings.
Journal of Daylighting 7 (2020) 107-121
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Phasor Method to Estimate Illuminances Due to Parallel Arrays of
Direct horizontal illuminance along a calculation row due to two parallel arrays of large numbers of identical light sources behaves like a periodic signal with a sinusoidal pattern, which contains useful information for design purpose.
Journal of Daylighting 7 (2020) 246-257