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OverviewDaylighting, Architecture and Health examines the relationship between natural light in buildings and human health, considering both psychological and physiological issues and bringing together a range of research in the field. As we are becoming increasingly conscious of global warming and pushing towards energy efficiency in buildings, the book examines the question of daylighting from the perspective of the health of building occupants. It gathers and reviews all the latest and pertinent medical and architectural research related to natural light, or lack thereof, and its effect on people. Documents medical research findings which establish a link between light quality and health Considers design strategies for increasing daylight in buildings Develops understanding and awareness of the importance of natural light in buildings. Daylighting, Architecture and Health: Building Design Strategies is a timely and essential text for professional architects and all others concerned with the effects of daylighting on health, architecture and building design. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mohamed BoubekriPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9781138470507ISBN 10: 1138470503 Pages: 154 Publication Date: 11 September 2017 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction; Chapter 1 Designing with the sun: A historical perspective; Chapter 2 Daylighting legislation; Chapter 3 Seasonal Affective Disorder, depression, and their relationship to daylight; Chapter 4 Natural light and health; Chapter 5 Psychology of lighting; Chapter 6 Daylighting strategies; Chapter 7 Conclusion;ReviewsAuthor InformationMohamed Boubekri Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |