Concentrating solar technologies are promising renewable energy systems for exploiting
incident beam solar irradiation with high exergy efficiency values. These systems provide …

In an era characterized by severe climate change, dwindling resources, and a growing world
population, the agricultural industry is facing unprecedented challenges. On the other hand …

At present, buildings are increasingly being designed with transparent materials, with glass
paneling being especially popular as an installation material due to its architectural allure …

This short communication reports on the implementation and validation of the three-phase
method for daylight calculations in the freely available software DIALux evo. Compared to …

The discovery of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells related to circadian
rhythms has led to an increased research focus on the physiological and psychological …

Immersive virtual reality allows showing people virtual environments with high levels of
presence, realism, and “feeling of being”, as if they were in the real world. With this aim …

This paper describes findings from a workshop during which participants evaluated a series
of window views. An explorative approach was applied to identify issues and testing …

Humans are spending more time indoors than ever due to urbanisation and industrialisation,
leading to higher electricity consumption in lighting systems. Recent research has …

Lighting has more functions than simply illuminating spaces. For humans, light is the main
signal that aligns our body's internal clock, regulating circadian rhythms. This process …

In Sweden, urban planners are legally obligated to design neighbourhoods that allow future
buildings to meet daylight requirements. However, this is challenging because planners can …