Light Matters: Learning From Vernacular Windows

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Before computer daylight simulations were used to optimize the atmosphere and energy in buildings, generations of builders developed simple principles to create the best windows for their site. Two lighting experts have studied these traditional openings in buildings to find inspiration for more sustainable designs today. Francesco Anselmo, a lighting designer at Arup, and John Mardaljevic, Professor of Building Daylight Modelling at the School of Civil & Building Engineering of Loughborough University, have analysed the sun and skylight variations from northern regions like Stockholm down to the equator in cities like Haiti or Abu Dhabi.

Read on to learn more about the variety of traditional windows.

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Cite: Thomas Schielke. "Light Matters: Learning From Vernacular Windows" 09 Apr 2015. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/617266/light-matters-learning-from-vernacular-windows> ISSN 0719-8884

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