Journal of Daylighting
About
Journal of Daylighting is a peer-reviewed international journal devoted to investigations of daylighting in buildings. It is the leading journal that publishes original research on all aspects of energy, buildings, and lighting.
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Journal Rank: SJR Rank - Q2 (Energy (miscellaneous))
Rapid Publication: the time from submission to publication is 70 days.
Equitable APC policy: a transparent and author-friendly APC policy.
Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 7
Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 11
Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13
Climate Action
News and Announcements1
Latest Articles
Research article|Open Access|Published: Oct 14, 2026
Optimizing the Tree Allocation Problem for Sustainable Neighborhoods Using Surrogate Models for Daylight, Solar Radiation, Outdoor Comfort, and View Assessment
Ilgın Çataroğlu Coğul, Zehra Tuğçe Kazanasmaz, Berk Ekici
Research article|Open Access|Published: Oct 10, 2026
Parametric Optimization of Shading Devices to Improve Classroom Daylighting Performance
Mohammad Tahir Zamani, Mohammed Alhaji Mohammed
Research article|Open Access|Published: Oct 5, 2026
Optimizing Daylighting and Energy Performance through Lightwell Placement with Façade Modifications in a Tropical Public Library
Md Sarowar Jahan Apu, Md Ashikur Rahman Joarder
Review article|Open Access|Published: Oct 1, 2026
Integration Gaps in Smart Indoor Lighting: A Systematic Bibliometric Review of Human-Centric Control, IoT, and Event-Driven Automation
Ahmad G Kotbi
Research article|Open Access|Published: Sep 26, 2026
Quantifying Window View Quality in Urban Skylines: A Multi-Index Framework for Perception, Openness, and Density
Parinaz Sabet, Mosleh Ahmadi
Research article|Open Access|Published: Sep 20, 2026
Integrated Multi-Metric Evaluation of Fixed External Shading Strategies and Window-To-Wall Ratio in a Hot–Dry, Clear-Sky Climate
Nima Jafarian Yazdi, Hadi Bagheri Sabzevar, Mostafa Mohajerani
Research article|Open Access|Published: Sep 10, 2026
Multi-Criteria Evaluation of South Classroom Windows Forms in BWh Climate: Daylight Performance, View Quality and Energy Efficiency
Sayedeh Mahsa Zamanian, Mohammad Latifi, Mohammad Baharvand, Mohammadjavad Mahdavinejad
Research article|Open Access|Published: Sep 5, 2026
Passive Design Optimisation for Energy Performance of Naturally Cross-Ventilated Building Spaces in the Tropics
Muhammad Iqbal, Atthaillah, Mochamad Donny Koerniawan, Yulius Rief Alkhaly
Research article|Open Access|Published: Aug 29, 2026
When Identical Canopies Fail: Orientation-Dependent Performance of Incremental Architectural Shading at Immersed Tunnel Portals in a Hot-Arid Climate
Zuhair A. Nasar, Intisar A. Alhilo, Sabeeh Lafta Farhan, Tabarak Talal Salman, Layth Kraidi
Research article|Open Access|Published: Aug 23, 2026
Integration of Light Ducts and Light Shelves as Passive Strategies to Enhance Daylighting Performance in Higher Education Buildings
Sundus Shareef, Emad Mushtaha, Aseel Hussein, Vittorino Belpoliti, Aref Maksoud, Shouib Ma'bdeh, Saleh Abu Dabous, Imad Alsyouf
Research article|Open Access|Published: Aug 18, 2026
Self-Cleaning Effect in Coating Mortar Promoted by the Addition of Zinc Oxide
Eduarda Rafaella Novello, Kim Lisbôa Daudt Maus, Eduardo Gomes, Leticia Lange, Ramon Mendonça Teles, Alexandre Silva de Vargas, Daiana Cristina Metz Arnold
Research article|Open Access|Published: Jul 27, 2026
Smart Sustainable Skin Using Mashrabiya Facades and Hydroponic Green Walls for Hot-Arid Campuses: Enhancing Comfort, Efficiency, and Carbon Outcomes
Nasreen Kauser Dummi Shabbir, Shilpa Madangopa, Fatma Mohamed Al-Subhi, Adi Abdullah Al-Farei, Mohamed Faisal Al-Kazee
Research article|Open Access|Published: Jul 19, 2026
Assessing the Accuracy of Multispectral Simulation Tools for Predicting Non-Visual Lighting Metrics in Sports Hall Building
Tiara Nurhuda, Rizki A. Mangkuto, Joko Sarwono, Gontar Amin, Wenye Hu, Ozgur Gocer, Arianna Brambilla
Review article|Open Access|Published: Jul 11, 2026
Exploring Unconventional Static Façade–Interior design Interactions for Daylighting Performance and Visual Comfort: A Systematic Review
Fataneh Shoghi, Bahar Baghernejad Hamzehkolaee, Motahare Yazdekhasti, Seyedeh Mahsa Mirhosseini Motlagh, Seyed Morteza Hosseini, Mandana S. Khanie, Georgios Triantafyllidis
Research article|Open Access|Published: Jul 6, 2026
Façade Geometry, Orientation, and Window-to-Wall Ratio: An integrated Energy and Daylight performance study for Kathmandu’s temperate climate
Prashant Chhetri
Latest Issues4
Editorial Board
Prof. Umberto Berardi
Politecnico di Bari
Associate Editor
Prof. Barbara Szybinska Matusiak
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Associate Editor
Prof. Francesco Asdrubali
Roma Tre University
Associate Editor
Dr. Manuel Arsenio Barbón Álvarez
University of Oviedo
Associate Editor
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