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Information Paper 3/98 Daylight in atrium buildings
Publication Year
1998
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Daylight is an essential component of a visually attractive and energy efficient atrium building. However, the atrium itself needs enough light for circulation purposes and to sustain plant growth, good control of electric lighting is vital for energy efficiency, and areas surrounding the atrium can suffer from poor penetration of natural light unless care is taken in design. Solar shading also needs to be considered. This paper explains the issues involved and gives guidance.
Author
Littlefair, P. J. and Aizlewood, M. E.
ISBN
9781860811944
Publisher Information
BRE
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
IHS BRE Press
The Capitol Building
Bracknell
BRE
UK
