Summary
This paper discusses the importance of daylighting in Finnish townhouses, and how architectural design can influence the amount of natural light in a building, which can impact human health and well-being.
Categories
Well-being: The paper discusses how the amount of natural light in a building, influenced by architectural design, can impact human health and well-being.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper explores how architectural design, including city and master plans, massing, fenestration and floor plan solutions, can affect the daylighting of Finnish townhouses.
Author(s)
A Marttila
Publication Year
2019
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