A STUDY ON INDUSTRIAL DAYLIGHTING IN WARM HUMID CLIMATE

Abstract

This paper reports the analysis made in the electronic factory, where daylight is the key indicator. It focuses on the research indicators of daylight such as Workplace illumination, Daylight satisfaction, Thermal discomfort and glare. The primary data was obtained fromobservation of the factory building along with the survey questionnaire for 100 respondents and the data stimulation of the building by using DIALUX EVO software . From the simulation the derived daylight factor is 2.262% and the lux level is 1942lux and the average lux is 650 lux. It concluded that the building is adequately lit. But the corners that is north east, north west, south east and south west is inadequately and irregular lit, hence the daylight to be provided additionally in the corners of the factory building. About 50% respondent experienced thermal discomfort which is due to the daylight harvesting, hence fenestration opening is recommended in order to improve the cross ventilation.