Assessment of visual and non-visual effects of light in classrooms on the University of Brasília
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.46421/entac.v20i1.6151Keywords:
Natural lighting, Classrooms, Non-visual effects of light, Computer simulation, Architectural parametersAbstract
Natural light as a source of lighting in a study environment is beneficial for the user's health, concentration and alertness through the suppression of melatonin. Most projects typically consider the visual benefits and those related to energy efficiency, however, they do not take into account the non-visual effects of light, which are directly linked to neuroendocrine responses, affecting the user's mood, performance and circadian rhythm. This study aims to evaluate the classrooms at the Darcy Ribeiro Campus of the University of Brasília regarding visual and non-visual effects, seeking the room with the best quality of lighting. The methodology used to evaluate the rooms consisted of mapping the classrooms and simulating visual and non-visual effects — using ClimateStudio (v1.9.8389.22035) and ALFA (0.6.0.0), respectively — and then making a comparison between the simulated scenarios. As a result, the architectural parameters that had the greatest impact on the simulation results were the sun-shading structures and orientation.
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