The Influence of Daylight Availability on Thermal Comfort in Classroom Environments

Büşranur Mercan; Gizem Izmir Tunahan

doi:10.30785/mbud.1495366

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The Influence of Daylight Availability on Thermal Comfort in Classroom Environments

Abstract

Daylight is not just an illuminating source for building interiors, but it is also a force that influences thermal comfort. Despite extensive research on daylight and thermal comfort, there remains a significant gap in understanding how these factors affect human behaviour. This study aims to understand how daylight influences not only aesthetic and energy-saving purposes but also individuals' thermal perception and comfort goes beyond, holding critical significance for design and planning decisions that shape modern living spaces. This study investigates the impact of daylight on thermal comfort in a classroom environment by collecting thermal responses through observations and measurements. Limitations of the study include a small sample size and the use of mobile phones to measure indoor air quality and comfort levels. Behavioural responses to daylight levels measured through a mobile application were observed, revealing that the impact of daylight on thermal comfort is not entirely independent but shaped by participants' perceptions and behaviours. Future research should increase the reliability and validity of findings by using larger sample sizes and specialized measurement tools.

Keywords

Daylight, thermal comfort, thermal behaviour, indoor environment quality, sustainability

Sınıf Ortamlarında Gün Işığı Mevcudiyetinin Termal Konfora Etkisi

Abstract

Gün ışığı, iç mekanların görsel kalitesini etkileyen önemli bir çevresel faktör olmasının yanı sıra insan sağlığı ve refahı üzerinde de önemli bir etkiye sahiptir. Gün ışığı ve ısıl konfor üzerine ayrı ayrı yapılan kapsamlı araştırmalara rağmen, bu iki faktörün ilişkisi ve insan davranışları üzerindeki etkisi yeterince anlaşılamamıştır. Bu çalışma, gün ışığı koşullarının sınıf ortamında öğrencilerin ısıl konforunu nasıl etkilediğini, öğrencilerin gözlemlenmesi ile termal ve gün ışığı ölçümlerinden faydalanılarak araştırmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu çalışma, gün ışığının katılımcıların ısıl konforu ve davranışlarını etkilediğini, ancak bu etkinin daha çok bireysel algılar ve ayarlamalarla şekillendiğini, ayrıca etkinlik seviyeleri gibi diğer faktörlerin de önemli bir rol oynadığını ortaya koymaktadır. Çalışmanın kısıtlamaları arasında küçük bir örneklem büyüklüğü ve iç mekan hava kalitesi ile konfor seviyelerini ölçmek için mobil telefonların kullanılması yer almaktadır. Gelecek çalışmalar, bulguların güvenilirliğini ve geçerliliğini artırmak için daha büyük örneklem büyüklükleri ve daha özel ölçüm araçları kullanmalıdır.

Keywords

Gün ışığı, ısıl konfor, ısıl davranış, iç ortam kalitesi, sürdürülebilirlik

Thanks

This research article was derived from an assignment completed as part of the MSc course on Seminars on Architecture II under the supervision of Dr. Gizem İzmir Tunahan at Dokuz Eylül University. The information and documents in this article have been written under national and international research and publication ethics. This study was approved by the Dokuz Eylul University (Approval Number: [E-873447630-659-1003901]). All participants provided informed consent prior to their inclusion in the study.

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English

Subjects

Architectural Design, Sustainable Architecture, Architecture (Other)

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Research Article

Authors

Büşranur Mercan ^*
0009-0003-0776-6535
Türkiye

Gizem Izmir Tunahan
0000-0003-1473-9351
Türkiye

Publication Date

December 26, 2024

Submission Date

June 3, 2024

Acceptance Date

October 19, 2024

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Year 2024 Volume: 9 Number: 2

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Mercan, B., & Izmir Tunahan, G. (2024). The Influence of Daylight Availability on Thermal Comfort in Classroom Environments. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications, 9(2), 844-864. https://doi.org/10.30785/mbud.1495366

AMA

1.Mercan B, Izmir Tunahan G. The Influence of Daylight Availability on Thermal Comfort in Classroom Environments. JASA. 2024;9(2):844-864. doi:10.30785/mbud.1495366

Chicago

Mercan, Büşranur, and Gizem Izmir Tunahan. 2024. “The Influence of Daylight Availability on Thermal Comfort in Classroom Environments”. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications 9 (2): 844-64. https://doi.org/10.30785/mbud.1495366.

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Mercan B, Izmir Tunahan G (December 1, 2024) The Influence of Daylight Availability on Thermal Comfort in Classroom Environments. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications 9 2 844–864.

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[1]B. Mercan and G. Izmir Tunahan, “The Influence of Daylight Availability on Thermal Comfort in Classroom Environments”, JASA, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 844–864, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.30785/mbud.1495366.

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Mercan, Büşranur - Izmir Tunahan, Gizem. “The Influence of Daylight Availability on Thermal Comfort in Classroom Environments”. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications 9/2 (December 1, 2024): 844-864. https://doi.org/10.30785/mbud.1495366.

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1.Mercan B, Izmir Tunahan G. The Influence of Daylight Availability on Thermal Comfort in Classroom Environments. JASA. 2024;9:844–864.

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Mercan, Büşranur, and Gizem Izmir Tunahan. “The Influence of Daylight Availability on Thermal Comfort in Classroom Environments”. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications, vol. 9, no. 2, Dec. 2024, pp. 844-6, doi:10.30785/mbud.1495366.

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1.Büşranur Mercan, Gizem Izmir Tunahan. The Influence of Daylight Availability on Thermal Comfort in Classroom Environments. JASA. 2024 Dec. 1;9(2):844-6. doi:10.30785/mbud.1495366

The Influence of Daylight Availability on Thermal Comfort in Classroom Environments

The Influence of Daylight Availability on Thermal Comfort in Classroom Environments

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