Shadowing effect of surrounding buildings in case of natural overhead lighting systems of civil buildings
Pages 44 - 47
The problem of the shadowing effect produced by surrounding buildings onto the premises
of civil buildings that have natural overhead lighting systems is under consideration. The authors
demonstrate the need to take account of this effect in the course of illumination design according to
the construction legislation. The authors also project the efficiency improvement of new designs of
advanced overhead lighting elements.
The authors have also compiled an overview of the present-day status quo in the design of
natural lighting systems that incorporate overhead lighting elements, including roof monitors and
skylights used in modern urban design. Due to the need for maximal fl oor space, public buildings
(supermarkets, restaurants, entertainment centres, etc.), being restricted in height by specific urban
conditions, have to go underground - either entirely, or with only a few stories above the ground
level. This trend drives attention to overhead lighting systems as the only source of natural lighting
of the interior premises. Hence, the authors insist on the relevant need to elaborate a new approach
to the calculation of the daylight factor values in the premises that have overhead lighting systems
with account for shading and reflecting effects of surrounding buildings.
DOI: 10.22227/1997-0935.2012.9.44 - 47
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