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Twenty‐first century energy concerns related to climate change and fossil fuel depletion have triggered a transformation in how buildings are conceived and executed. New paradigms emphasize integrated perspectives and collaborative processes as a means to achieve high performance/low‐energy buildings. The human side of the energy equation is identified as an emergent area of practice; this is supported...
Daylight has the potential to positively impact occupants and reduce energy consumption in buildings if utilized correctly (Edwards & Torcellini, 2002). However, unintended negative outcomes can arise from unsuccessful daylighting schemes. Common issues, such as glare and heat gain, are important architectural considerations in design of the building envelope, but less studied are corresponding...