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Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy , University of Banja Luka , Banja Luka , Bosnia and Herzegovina
Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy , University of Banja Luka
Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy , University of Banja Luka , Banja Luka , Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy, University of Banja Luka , Banja Luka , Bosnia and Herzegovina
Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy, University of Banja Luka , Banja Luka , Bosnia and Herzegovina
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Banja Luka , Banja Luka , Bosnia and Herzegovina
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Banja Luka , Banja Luka , Bosnia and Herzegovina
This study analyses daylight availability in a faculty lecture classroom using illuminance measurements and a survey of students. The results of the measurements conducted in mid-February showed that the recommended horizontal illuminance level (300 lx) was achieved at 50% of the measurement points around midday (12:00 h and 14:00 h), while only 0–15% of the area met this requirement at 8:00 h and 16:00 h. The minimum illuminance level (100 lx) was satisfied at all measurement points around midday but decreased to 25–45% in the early morning and late afternoon. Survey results indicated that 76.7% of students reported the need for artificial lighting during the winter period. Since natural daylight is sufficient during certain periods of the day, optimisation of the lighting system and the integration of controlled sensors for supplementary lighting are recommended.
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