Smart Design of Portable Indoor Shading Device for Visual Comfort—A Case Study of a College Library
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Abstract
With the development of architectural technology, the use of floor-to-ceiling windows has emerged widely. The ensuing problem is that more and more students and office workers are suffering from direct sunlight while working in specific areas. Based on the pain points of the working process, this study designed a portable product for improving visual comfort through field research and environment simulation. It provided a new personalized design for blocking direct sunlight from the working area using a portable and liftable sunshade curtain, allowing the users to control the height and angle of the sunshade curtain through a mobile phone application. It can also adjust itself according to environmental parameters collected by sensors, so as to block sunlight in certain areas. A simulation based on the design features and the light environment of a library is run, proving the model effective in improving these aspects. The study aimed to provide solutions for indoor visual comfort and suggestions for future indoor household designs.
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Research context
OpenAlex topics: Building Energy and Comfort Optimization · Impact of Light on Environment and Health · Urban Heat Island Mitigation
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Affiliations
School of Design, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
Funding
Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality
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