RESEARCH ARTICLE

Integration of Light Ducts and Light Shelves as Passive Strategies

This study aims to improve daylight utilization and the use of natural light in educational buildings. This would have a positive environmental impact by reducing artificial lighting usage and energy ...

Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 463-490

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Self-Cleaning Effect in Coating Mortar Promoted by the Addition

The deterioration of building facades caused by both chemical agents and atmospheric pollutants has intensified considerably in recent years, leading not only to staining but also compromising the dur...

Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 451-462

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Smart Sustainable Skin Using Mashrabiya Facades and Hydroponic Green Walls

This study investigates a Smart Sustainable Skin (SSS) combining Mashrabiya-inspired glass reinforced concrete (GRC) lattice panels with hydroponic green walls, applied to a university campus in Oman'...

Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 431-450

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Assessing the Accuracy of Multispectral Simulation Tools for Predicting Non-

Sports hall buildings are widely utilized as fitness facilities where the occupants can engage in physical activities to promote their health and well-being. Lighting system within the sports hall bui...

Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 410-430

REVIEW ARTICLE

Exploring Unconventional Static Façade–Interior design Interactions for Daylighting

Daylight performance and visual comfort in educational buildings stem from the interplay between internal spatial configurations and external façade geometry, yet existing research often examines faça...

Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 378-409

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Façade Geometry, Orientation, and Window-to-Wall Ratio: An

Window-to-Wall Ratio (WWR) influences building energy and daylight performance, yet its implications depend on both façade orientation and geometry. In rapidly urbanizing regions lacking energy regula...

Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 363-377

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Intelligent Control Strategies for Kinetic Façades Using Artificial Neural

Efficiently providing visual comfort and thermal performance in office buildings is critical for occupant well-being and environmental sustainability. Dynamic façade systems play a key role in regulat...

Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 347-362

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Optimising Daylight Performance in Healthcare Buildings with a Computational Framework

Daylight has a direct impact on patient comfort and building energy consumption in healthcare facilities. It is essential to design healthcare facilities using strategies that prioritise individual he...

Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 333-346

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Optimizing Horizontal Shading Devices for Daylight Performance and Energy Efficiency

This study optimizes horizontal shading devices for south-facing office façades in Kathmandu to balance daylight, energy, and visual comfort under current and future climates. From 210 simulations var...

Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 315-332

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Improving Renewable Energy Forecasting through Integrated Analysis of Solar and

This study investigates the application of machine learning, deep learning, and hybrid approaches for predicting solar radiation and meteorological variables. Using a dataset of 6,421 hourly observati...

Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 300-314

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Closed-Form Analytical Formulation of Lighting Design Objectives Procedure in

Mean room surface exitance (MRSE), which indicates the amount of ambient illuminance in a room, is an important parameter in contemporary lighting design objectives (LiDOs) procedures. However, the fu...

Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 285-299

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Improvement of Indoor Daylight Collecting System with Dual-Angled Circular

This study investigates the use of daylight as a primary source of illumination, given its contribution to reduced energy consumption and enhanced visual comfort in indoor environments. Daylight is an...

Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 273-284

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Effects of Window Design on Natural Ventilation and Daylighting in

Single-sided computer labs face challenges in achieving adequate natural ventilation and balanced daylighting, particularly in hot-arid climates. This study examines the effects of window-to-wall rati...

Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 253-272

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Horizontal Light Pipe System for Daylight Optimization in Deep-Plan

Deep-plan spaces, such as a library reading area, typically suffer from poor daylight penetration to the core, which reduces visual comfort and increases dependence on artificial lighting. Horizontal ...

Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 227-252

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Biotic Shading for Better Light Environment

Tropical climates with partially cloudy skies are characterized by high luminance on the glass façades of high-rise buildings, which is a significant challenge as it causes glare and eyestrain among w...

Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 214-226

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Adopting Generative Artificial Intelligence in Daylighting Design Process

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is increasingly adopted in architectural design and widely investigated in the research field. However, several limitations hinder its broader integration in...

Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 196-213