Evaluation of Different Roof Types Concerning Daylight in Industrial Buildings during the Initial Design Phase: Methodology and Case Study

Used properly, daylight can provide visual comfort, reduce energy consumption and improve health and safety at work. This paper investigates the influence that different roof types, (i.e., sawtooth roof, skylight and monitor), have on daylight levels, along with the construction cost in an industria...

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Main Authors: Theodora Mavridou, Lambros T. Doulos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Buildings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/9/7/170