Daylight evaluation for educational facilities established in high-rise housing complexes in Daegu, South Korea

Subjective assessment of university classroom environment

“…Additionally, the concept "daylight" has appeared widely in previous studies on the evaluation of classroom environment and has been a subject of interest for many years [27]. Furthermore, the concept "daylight" can be found in many studies on the importance of natural light in teaching spaces [29] combined with the sensation of the classroom as being well-lit. These findings are in line with other studies that have examined each axis separately [11] Secondly, the regression analysis results indicate that although the set of factors are relevant in the overall evaluation of the classroom, efforts to improve the classroom environment should focus mainly on two aspects: improving classroom functionalitylayout and the sensation of cosy-pleasant.…”

“…Another significant parameter is the relationship of the classroom with the outside, determined mainly by the openings in the room. Research supports the positive effects of daylight [27][28] [29] [30] and views of nature, the external world and contact with outdoor spaces [31][32] [33]. Another of the studied aspects are the finishes in the classroom, not only in terms of materials but also colour, aesthetics, and even the state of upkeep.…”

A Review of Daylighting Strategies in Schools: State of the Art and Expected Future Trends

“…Finally, it is interesting to point out that Kim et al [64] performed a daylight evaluation of educational premises located in high-rise housing complexes in a Korean city, according to three possible layouts for the classrooms. Based on questionnaires about students' perception and satisfaction with daylight, and by studying-through SUNLIGHT software program-the shadows cast by the surrounding high-rise housing complexes, the authors concluded that the influence of the surrounding environment must be carefully considered when defining the classrooms' layout and shape, in order to not severely penalize students' visual comfort.…”

A parametric approach for achieving optimum daylighting performance through solar screens in desert climates

“…Different studies have emphasized the influence of the surrounding context on the daylight availability and recommended taking it into consideration in order to secure adequate daylight exposure for the occupants [3]. The clear sky conditions that can be found in the desert climate can effectively contribute to the utilization of daylighting.…”