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Evaluation of visual comfort and indoor environmental quality of multi-unit residences in hot-arid climates: A Survey analysis and field measurements
Souheila Tibermacine1*
,
Safa Daich2
1Lecturer, Department of architecture, University Mohammed Khider of Biskra, Algeria
2Senior Lecturer, Department of architecture, University Mohammed Khider of Biskra, Algeria
*Corresponding Author
30 September 2024. pp. 413-432
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Abstract

This study adopts an empirical methodology, employing objective and subjective measurements to evaluate luminous comfort through post-occupancy analysis within multi-unit residential structures in Biskra City, Algeria. Comprehensive field measurements were conducted to ascertain external global horizontal and internal illuminance levels. A structured questionnaire survey is designed to scrutinize the interaction between human perception, behaviour, and the physical environment in influencing subjective luminous comfort. Results from subjective evaluations revealed that the window area emerged as the predominant factor impacting luminous comfort, with uniformity’s perception being a crucial aspect in the subjective assessment of daylight. Artificial lighting emerged as the most influential behavioural factor shaping luminous comfort. On-site measurements indicated average illuminance values of 403 lux in the South, 300 lux in the North, 350 lux in the East, and 368 lux in the West during the study hours. The implications of these findings extend to informing architectural practices and offering guidance to architects to improve daylighting strategies in housing projects.

Keywords
biskra city
algeria
daylighting strategies
luminous comfort
multi-unit residential structures
objective and subjective measurements
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  • Publisher :Sustainable Building Research Center (ERC) Innovative Durable Building and Infrastructure Research Center
  • Publisher(Ko) :건설구조물 내구성혁신 연구센터
  • Journal Title :International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development
  • Volume : 15
  • No :3
  • Pages :413-432
  • Received Date : 2024-09-02
  • Accepted Date : 2024-09-09
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.22712/susb.20240029
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