Artículo
Analysis of circadian stimulus allowed by daylighting in hospital rooms
Autor/es | Acosta García, Ignacio Javier
Leslie, Russell Figueiro, Mariana G. |
Departamento | Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Construcciones Arquitectónicas I (ETSA) |
Fecha de publicación | 2017-02 |
Fecha de depósito | 2024-09-23 |
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Resumen | Light is the major synchronizer of circadian rhythms to the 24-hour solar day. Compared to the visual system, the circadian system requires more light to be activated and is more sensitive to short-wavelength light. Without ... Light is the major synchronizer of circadian rhythms to the 24-hour solar day. Compared to the visual system, the circadian system requires more light to be activated and is more sensitive to short-wavelength light. Without access to daylight, or electric lighting providing comparable amount, spectrum, distribution, duration, and timing, human health and wellbeing may be compromised. This may be particularly true for those confined indoors, such as patients in hospitals and residents in eldercare facilities. Architectural and design features, including window size, surface reflectances and furniture placement, impact circadian stimulus levels. The present paper details results of simulations used to determine percentage of days that patients would receive a minimum level of circadian stimulation as a function of different window-to-façade ratios, surface reflectances, and latitudes. |
Agencias financiadoras | Universidad de Sevilla |
Cita | Acosta García, I.J., Leslie, R. y Figueiro, M.G. (2017). Analysis of circadian stimulus allowed by daylighting in hospital rooms. Lighting Research and Technology, 49 (1), 49-61. https://doi.org/10.1177/1477153515592948. |
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