Subtask D: Lab and Field Study Performance Tracking

A modern heritage office building looking at energy and users satisfaction
A modern heritage office building looking at energy and users satisfaction
Lighting control and automation system, combined with daylight in the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) in Brasilia
May 2022 - PDF 2.26MB

The modern building designed in 1958 by Oscar Niemeyer is an architectural heritage, limiting interventions on facades. The electric  lighting control and automation system optimizes light integration and reduces energy use, while improving user satisfaction. The building makes good use of daylight, thanks to the laminar shape; most offices are located in east façade to prevent glare and overheating.
 

Advanced lighting upgrades in daylit offices improve comfort and lighting quality
Advanced lighting upgrades in daylit offices improve comfort and lighting quality
High-resolution lighting and shading controls enable comfortable, energy efficient, daylit work office environments
May 2022 - PDF 1.9MB

Four types of LED lighting with high-resolution, luminaire-level controls and automated roller shades were evaluated in a 3700 m2 Living Laboratory in New York City. The innovative systems delivered significant lighting energy savings with enhanced indoor environmental quality and comfort.
 

Good daylighting design can exploit use of lighting controls
Good daylighting design can exploit use of lighting controls
North and south oriented facades, internal courtyard, limited depth, and large windows shielded this building from direct solar radiation
May 2022 - PDF 2.21MB

At this office building in the University of Brasilia daylighting is the main lighting source thanks to the building shape, the internal courtyard, and well-designed solar protections. Daylighting and view out with high quality improve user´s satisfaction in the workplaces. Energy use for lighting is high and it could be exploited using electric lighting controls.
 

Horizontal light pipe brings natural light into office at high latitudes area
Horizontal light pipe brings natural light into office at high latitudes area
Horizontal light pipe brings distinctive features of daylight to the back part of the office, increases light level, and saves energy
May 2022 - PDF 2.1MB

In this long-term pilot study at Norconsult AS, a horizontal light pipe (HLP) was used to bring daylight to the back part of the office. HLP brought up to 400 lux of natural light to the desk closest to the back part of the office, increased user appreciation of the space, and saved energy.
 

LED lighting for improving well-being in a psychiatric hospital – A first look
LED lighting for improving well-being in a psychiatric hospital – A first look
A simple solution with separate day and night lighting systems, attempts to provide better experiences for staff and patients
May 2022 - PDF 1.46MB

At Slagelse Psychiatric Hospital, they apply a simple strategy in an attempt to improve the well-being of staff and patients. In patient rooms,
daylight and three downlights with a warm colour appearance provide sufficient light during the day. At night, two downlights reduce light levels and colour temperature to help create a calmer atmosphere.
 

Light and shadows in an Amazon building
Light and shadows in an Amazon building
Challenges to integrate daylight and solar protection elements in an iconic building of the Brazilian modernism
May 2022 - PDF 2.19MB

In a representative Amazon building daylight use and solar control elements are examined. Occupants are satisfied with the indoor space, despite some changes done to the original design. Computational simulations suggested good daylighting design overall, with little risk for  lare occurrence, as in the intention of the original design.
 

Low-cost manually activated shades and tunable lighting in historical building
Low-cost manually activated shades and tunable lighting in historical building
Motorized roller blinds and dimmable-tunable LED to improve comfort and save energy at Abazia San Lorenzo ad Septimum
May 2022 - PDF 1.45MB

A low-cost manually controlled system, consisting of two motorised roller blinds and six dimmable and tunable led-based luminaires, was installed in a “Living lab” at the Abazia San Lorenzo ad Septimum to investigate the integration of artificial lighting system with shading systems and to guarantee user satisfaction, while energy savings were achieved by simply training the users.
 

NAVITAS – A Testbed for Integrated Daylighting and Electric Lighting Aspects
NAVITAS – A Testbed for Integrated Daylighting and Electric Lighting Aspects
Largest low-energy building in Denmark provides good daylighting and allows for a detailed study of integrated electric lighting and solar shading
May 2022 - PDF 1.83MB

A study of integrated lighting at a research and education centre reveals that a highly energyefficient building could be further improved through relatively simple measures. Such measures include shades that automatically return to a fully open state at the end of a day, a manual on-switch for electric lighting and better light sensor positions.
 

Office space with light redirecting structures in upper part of the façade
Office space with light redirecting structures in upper part of the façade
Large-scale micro-optical panels were integrated into the upper part of a façade. The lower part is operated with venetian blinds for sun and glare protection.
May 2022 - PDF 1.25MB

At the Fraunhofer IBP in Stuttgart, large scale micro-optical panels were integrated into glazing units and integrated into the upper part of the façade of a lab room. The evaluation of the performance of the lighting conditions and the energy related parameters were compared to a second identical room, with blinds in the upper part of the façade.

Office space with light-emitting structures in upper part of the façade
Office space with light-emitting structures in upper part of the façade
Large-scale micro-optical panels were integrated into the upper part of a façade. The lower part is operated with venetian blinds for sun and glare protection.
May 2022 - PDF 1.07MB

At the Fraunhofer IBP in Stuttgart, large scale light-emitting panels were integrated into glazing units and integrated into the upper part of the façade of a lab room. The evaluation of the performance of the lighting conditions and the energy related parameters were compared to a second identical room, with conventional lighting.
 

Test and verify to take the guesswork out of achieving high performance goals
Test and verify to take the guesswork out of achieving high performance goals
Following through on design intent across construction and commissioning phases helped owners achieve high performance goals
May 2022 - PDF 2.34MB

Monitored, full-scale, outdoor mockups were used to finetune design and control system details then, in the final building, performance was verified with monitored data prior to occupancy.
 

Building System Design for an intelligent building
Building System Design for an intelligent building
Building System Design offers intelligent solutions using the example of the DIAL headquarters in Lüdenscheid
April 2022 - PDF 3.01MB

At the DIAL headquarters, an intelligent building was created with the help of modern technology. The aim was to find solutions that satisfy the needs of people, employees and visitors, without staging technical solutions as an end in themselves. Technology and architecture go hand in hand in a holistic concept. The result is an energy-efficient building with the highest standards of comfort and aesthetics.
 

Daylighting integration is an asset for the retail sector
Daylighting integration is an asset for the retail sector
Generous windows, daylight harvesting and Human-Centric LED Lighting in the pilot project IKEA Kaarst store
April 2022 - PDF 2.96MB

At IKEA Kaarst daylight was brought into the exhibition area. This, combined with clever integration of electric lighting, has improved the shopping experience for customers and left the mark on a bunch of enthusiastic employees.
 

Dynamic electric lighting and daylight can lift up office life
Dynamic electric lighting and daylight can lift up office life
An integrative lighting system dynamically changing in colour and intensity during the day was well valued by office workers
April 2022 - PDF 2.93MB

The Spark, a new office building Lund, Sweden, combines abundant daylight with new LED ceiling panels delivering cooler light in the morning, and warmer dimmed light during the afternoon. The system was appreciated by four office workers. It seemed also to increase their alertness, mostly when access to daylight was limited.
 

Enhancing workplace quality in existing buildings with dual-zone shades
Enhancing workplace quality in existing buildings with dual-zone shades
Indoor shades with an upper daylight zone and lower view zone in a pilot office demonstration in California
April 2022 - PDF 1.55MB

A novel, operable shade left a positive impression on office workers by opening up views to the outdoors and increasing daylight and comfort compared to conventional shades. 80% of occupants were satisfied with the dual-zone shades. Cooling and lighting energy consumption were reduced by 20%.
 

Evidence-based management to monitor and improve indoor lighting
Evidence-based management to monitor and improve indoor lighting
Queensland’s first WELL platinum certified open plan office building with daylight responsive controls and active management team
April 2022 - PDF 2.04MB

Daylight responsive lighting controls, electrical lighting, user responses and the luminous conditions were evaluated in a Green Star and WELL platinum certified office building in Brisbane Australia. Combining smart technologies with POE surveys delivered practical solutions to mitigate issues of glare and improve individual control.
 

Human Centric Lighting in an office building
Human Centric Lighting in an office building
Improving the light environment of an office building with different technological solution
April 2022 - PDF 1.76MB

In this office building, a lighting retrofit with Human Centric Lighting (HCL) system is provided..The HCL can fully change brightness and colour temperature. Based on ZPLC (Zero Power Line Communications) technology, it takes less than three months to complete the replacement and commissioning, without changing the original power line. After renovation, the luminous environment was greatly improved, while achieving more than 60% energy saving compared to the previous lighting system.

Integrated design for daylight and electric lighting in Olympic competition venue
Integrated design for daylight and electric lighting in Olympic competition venue
ETFE inflatable pillow, daylight harvesting and High-power LED Lighting in National Aquatics Center
April 2022 - PDF 1.64MB

In National Aquatics Center, daylight was brought into the competition area. Combined with highpower LED and intelligent control lighting system, this venue improves the race experience for athletes and meets the requirements for various competition modes in winter and summer.
 

Integration for daylight and electric lighting plays an important role for NZEB
Integration for daylight and electric lighting plays an important role for NZEB
Integrated solutions for daylight and electric lighting in NZEB office building
April 2022 - PDF 1.65MB

In CABR NZEB office building, the integrated solutions for daylight and electric lighting have improved the luminous environment and achieved
nearly 75% energy-saving rate.

Integrative lighting for health and well-being in a rehabilitation facility
Integrative lighting for health and well-being in a rehabilitation facility
Lighting with added vertical focus creates better daily rhythm for patients and staff, but light levels at night and controls need attention
April 2022 - PDF 1.39MB

A first study of the dynamic LED lighting installed in a section of the rehabilitation centre allows for comparison with the old fluorescent lighting and suggests that patients and staff experience better sleep under the new system that meets the target values for morning and evening circadian lighting suggested by state-of-the art research.

Lighting at the heart of an integrated building control system
Lighting at the heart of an integrated building control system
Integrated lighting solutions enable biologically active lighting in the glare-free Living Lab in the Bartenbach R&D building
April 2022 - PDF 1.99MB

In the Bartenbach R&D building a high level of daylight integration is realized while maintaining glare and heat protection. In combination with workstation-zoned LED lighting with color temperature and intensity control adapted to the time of day, the occupants experience a lighting environment that provides both visual comfort and biologically activating effects satisfying individual preferences. To exploit the energy effects of integral concepts, the heating and ventilation trades are also controlled in addition to the day light and artificial lighting trades.

 

Lighting in shared spaces to support a sustainable and collaborative workforce
Lighting in shared spaces to support a sustainable and collaborative workforce
AECOM Brisbane promotes sustainable and collaborative work practices using practical lighting solutions
April 2022 - PDF 1.67MB

A POE assessment was carried out in a Green Star commercial o?ce building in Brisbane Australia. Lighting strategies were evaluated which included observations of user behaviour and surveys. The combination of occupancy sensors, side-lighting and manual blind shades delivered a pragmatic solution for indoor lighting in shared environment, with room to improve energy e?ciency and comfort.

Saving energy with integrated lighting design: the headquarter of IDOM
Saving energy with integrated lighting design: the headquarter of IDOM
Skylight, daylight harvesting and microperforated façade in a southern European landscape office in Madrid
April 2022 - PDF 2.85MB

A range of daylight and lighting design strategies has been applied in the IDOM office building. The design is focused on the performance and well being of the workers as well as reduction of the electric lighting. Simultaneously the prevention of solar gains with blinds and a double skin façade has been successfully implemented.
 

Switchable windows demonstrated to provide increased view in offices
Switchable windows demonstrated to provide increased view in offices
Transparent electrochromic windows increase user options for tuning their environment to satisfy personal preferences for daylight, view, and comfort
April 2022 - PDF 2.17MB

Low-emittance windows were replaced with variable-tint, electrochromic windows in forty private offices. 85% of the occupants preferred the electrochromic windows, citing increased view and visual comfort.
 

Visual comfort and non-visual requirements for an ageing population
Visual comfort and non-visual requirements for an ageing population
Implementing daylight and electric light strategies in a care home in Brussels (Belgium) through a simulation-based approach
April 2022 - PDF 1.3MB

A series of daylight and electric light strategies were proposed in a care home in Brussels (Belgium) to improve the visual comfort and circadian wellbeing of residents. The strategies were based on 3D simulations evaluating the quality and quantity of luminous exposures over time in several residents’ living spaces.
 

Literature review - Energy saving potential of user-centered integrated lighting solutions
Literature review - Energy saving potential of user-centered integrated lighting solutions
October 2021 - PDF 4.24MB
Editor: Niko Gentile and Werner Osterhaus

Measures for the reduction of electric energy loads for lighting have predominantly focussed on increasing the efficiency of lighting systems. This efficiency has now reached levels unthinkable a few decades ago. However, a focus on mere efficiency is physically limiting, and does not necessarily ensure that the anticipated energy savings actually materialize. There are technical and non-technical reasons because of which effective integration of lighting solutions and their controls, and thus a reduction in energy use, does not happen.

Evaluating integrated lighting projects
Evaluating integrated lighting projects
A Procedure to Post-Occupancy Evaluation of Daylight and Electrical Lighting Integrated Projects
September 2021 - PDF 3.41MB
Editor: AMORIM NAVES DAVID, Cláudia; GARCIA-HANSEN, Veronica; GENTILE, Niko; OSTERHAUS, Werner; PHAM, Kieu

The report targets industry professionals, building designers, lighting designers, building managers, researchers and/or owners wishing to evaluate projects where lighting is supplied by a combination of electrical lighting, daylighting systems (e.g., fenestrations) and assisted technologies (e.g., smart sensors). The framework in this report makes available methods and procedures related to the evaluation of integrated lighting performance in residential and non-residential buildings and its impact on users, and it summarises and categorize methods and procedures in an accessible and industry-oriented language.

Integrating daylighting and lighting in practice
Integrating daylighting and lighting in practice
Lessons learned from international case studies
June 2021 - PDF 15.19MB

This report presents lessons learned from twenty-five worldwide real-life case studies implementing the integration of daylighting and electric lighting. The case studies were monitored with respect to energy use for lighting, visual performance, non-visual performance, and users’ satisfaction. The monitoring is largely based on field measurements, but it is also complemented with simulations and calculations where needed.