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ABOUT THIS JOURNAL

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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TOPICS IN LATEST ISSUE

AI Computational Optimization (5)

Climate Responsive Architecture (5)

Visual Comfort and Well-Being (3)

Advanced Daylighting Systems (2)

Net-Zero Retrofit Strategies (2)

Urban Context and Ecological Design (3)

NEWEST ARTICLES

RESEARCH ARTICLE
Self-Cleaning Effect in Coating Mortar Promoted by the Addition of Zinc Oxide

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 for Hot-Arid Campuses: Enhancing

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-Visual Lighting Metrics in Sports

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 Performance and Visual Comfort: A

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

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REVIEW ARTICLE
Exploring Unconventional Static Façade–Interior design Interactions for Daylighting Performance and Visual Comfort: A

Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 378-409

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Daylight Enhancement Strategies for Historic Buildings: A Critical Review of Interventions, Their Constraints, and Applicability

With the growing urgency to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment, enhancing daylight availability in historic buildings has become a critical and challenging task due to the required balan...

Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 57-75

RESEARCH ARTICLE
Daylight Optimization of the South-Faced Architecture Classrooms Using Biomimicry-Based Kinetic Facade Shading System

Building design is a product of multiple factors, such as concept and aesthetics, building materials and technologies, environmental conditions, and daylight requirements of the inner spaces. Biomimic...

Journal of Daylighting 12 (2025) 1-20

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Feasibility Study of Five Solar Thermal Power Plants in Arequipa, Peru, and Their Comparison with

Knowing the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) allows for evaluating the profitability of different energy generation technologies, identifying the options with the lowest costs, and, in turn, promoting ...

Journal of Daylighting 12 (2025) 51-68