Researchers: Marie-Claude Dubois; Niko Gentile; Thorbjörn Laike; Pimkamol Mattsson; Iason Bournas; Malin Alenius.
Daylight is particularly significant for people in the Nordic countries, where light is scarce in the winter and overabundant near the summer solstice. The unique character of Nordic daylight—characterized by weak intensity in winter and low sun angles in summer—demands careful study and consideration, as it holds special value in this region. This book offers essential knowledge and background for students and practicing professionals seeking to illuminate buildings under a Nordic sky. It focuses on utilizing daylight as the primary ambient light source, with support from energy-efficient electric lighting systems. In this second edition, the 14 chapters cover topics such as history of daylighting, visual and non-visual effects of light, photometry, colorimetry, measurements, subjective and objective assessments, as well as daylighting design principles through side-lighting and top-lighting.
The open book can be downloaded below in its entirety, or in high resolution at Lund University: Daylighting and lighting: Under a Nordic sky – Lund University