deeper into spaces, but these don't guarantee optimal performance.

3 types of daylight systems according to geometrical characteristics

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-Windows in buildings provide daylight, but they don't distribute it effectively. Daylighting systems, often advanced or innovative, redirect light

1-Reflectors and lightshelves

These systems consist of reflectors placed either outside or inside buildings. Because they are sized similarly to the openings they complement,
they significantly influence the building's architecture.

2-Integrated window elements

-Small optical devices, like
mirrored louvres or prismatic
elements, are arranged in a planar
pattern behind or between
windows, making installation
easier in renovated buildings.
Technology for producing these
systems has evolved recently.
3- Light-guides
Solar systems use exterior collection mechanisms like heliostats to capture sunlight and redirect it into ducts, allowing natural light to enter
interior areas of a building.

There are four situations where daylighting systems may be appropriate:

=In situations where a building is surrounded by tall obstructions
=When conventional windows cannot provide sufficient uniform illumination in deep spaces
= In sunny climates
=In spaces with strict lighting needs
-Daylighting systems use movable components to adjust to weather or user preferences, impacting light transmission. External louvres shade
sunlight but affect diffuse light, while blinds are retractable.

-Direct sunlight-based systems, with smaller cross-sectional dimensions, provide superior performance by reducing solar gain and enhancing
illuminance, but are only suitable for sunny climates.
Daylight, comfort & health
-Visual comfort involves technical and psychological aspects, affecting visual performance and quality. It involves seeing
fine detail and avoiding glare, while enhancing the pleasantness and enjoyment of the visual environment.
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-Humans depend on exposure to daylight to activate a wide range of physiological functions. In essence there are two aspects

*the intensity of daylight exposure

*exposure specifically to the ultraviolet (UV) component of daylight.
-Adequate daylight in buildings is crucial for positive circadian phase
shifting, promoting shallow-plan layouts with high ceilings and
lightshelves to raise illuminance further from windows.

-Urban buildings can enhance morning daylight exposure by adjusting heights and using high reflectivity facades and shading
devices to reduce negative phase shifts.