Daytime Lighting Assessment in Textile Factories 2 Using Connected Windows in Slovakia : A Case Study 3

This paper highlights the problems associated with daylight use in industrial facilities. In a 13 case study of a multi-story textile factory, we report how to evaluate daylight (as part of integral 14 light) in the production halls marked F and G. This study follows the article in the Buildings journal, 15 where Hall E was evaluated (unilateral daylight). These two additional halls have large areas that are 16 54 × 54 meters and are more than 5 meters high. The daylight is only on the side through the attached 17 windows in envelope structures in the vertical position. In this paper, we want to present two case 18 studies of these two production halls in a textile factory in the eastern part of Slovakia. These are 19 halls that are illuminated by daylight from two sides through exterior peripheral walls that are 20 against or next to each other. The results of the case studies can be applied in similar production halls 21 illuminated by a ‘double-sided’ (bilateral) daylight system. This means that they are illuminated by 22 natural illumination through windows on two sides in a vertical position. Such a situation is typical 23 for multi-storied industrial buildings. The proposed approximate calculation method for the daylight 24 factor can be used to predict the daylight in similar spaces in other similar buildings. 25


Introduction
Many authors deal with daylight systems.An active solar daylighting system behind the perimeter wall is described by Kontadakis, A. et al. [1].Furthermore, Tsangrassoulis, A. et al. [2] deals with the prototype of the hybrid daylight system.Some other aspects play important roles for daylight, such as dimming in relation to daylight (Doulos, L. et al. [3]).Doulos, L. et al. [4] also describes the role of the spectral response of photosensors in daylight response systems.One of the well-known authors dealing with daylighting and its impact on building users is Belia, L. [5,6].
The influence of daylight during the daytime on human health was studied by Shishegar, N. et al. [7] and Friborg, O. et al. [8].Daylight affects the physiological and biological processes in the human body (McColl, S.L. et al. [9] and Smolders, K.C. et al. [10]), as well as the visual perception of interiors (Yao, J. et al. [11] and Fabi, V. et al. [12]).Gou, Z. et al. studied the visual comfort and light simulated effects in relation to workers' productivity and well-being [13,14].Daily lighting and its visual and non-visual perceptions of the indoor environment impacts the performance of people in the building.Research on the nonvisual daytime light effects on humans in buildings for non-visual health potentials, visual interest and observed behaviour is found in the work by Amundadottir, M. L. et al. [15] and visual perception (Lee, J. H. et al. [16]).Direct sunlight and its effects are investigated by Wang, N. et al. [17],

The Aim of the Research
In the design, construction, and operation of manufacturing buildings, it is necessary to consider the requirements for the sustainability of the buildings.Specifically, we are interested in the microclimate of the interior of industrial buildings, focusing on the indoor light microclimate, the thermal humidity, and other factors, with an emphasis on energy saving in operation.Last but not least, is building sustainability.The design requirements for the construction and operation of production facilities should consider the requirements in order to achieve sustainability.In particular, we are interested in the indoor climate in the interior of industrial buildings, focusing on indoor light, acoustic, thermal-humidity and other types of microclimates with an emphasis on energy saving aimed at building sustainability conditions.
An industrial building must be environmentally relevant, economically efficient, with stately architecture so that it leads to sustainability even within the industry (see Figure 1).In this paper, we are primarily concerned with the daytime lighting through window constructions and indoor environments and the lighting conditions in industrial buildings.

Methodology
In this article, we take into account the daytime lighting in an industrial factory (a textile factory) outside the city where one hall is above the other (one interior is above the other and there is no shading).The production halls are referred to as A, B, C, D, and so on.We are only interested in one part of the indoor environment-daylighting.It is not possible to meet the daylight requirement for visibility at remote locations with unilateral daytime lighting (on only one side), as shown in Reference [64], where the hall is marked as "E".The case study in this document points out how there is illumination from two parties (that is, bilaterally) in the "F" and "G" halls.

Methodology
In this article, we take into account the daytime lighting in an industrial factory (a textile factory) outside the city where one hall is above the other (one interior is above the other and there is no shading).The production halls are referred to as A, B, C, D, and so on.We are only interested in one part of the indoor environment-daylighting.It is not possible to meet the daylight requirement for visibility at remote locations with unilateral daytime lighting (on only one side), as shown in Reference [64], where the hall is marked as "E".The case study in this document points out how there is illumination from two parties (that is, bilaterally) in the "F" and "G" halls.
If we cannot meet the requirements for daylight there must be a combination of daylight and artificial lighting; for example, integral or integrated lighting.The task is to determine the methodology for determining the minimum that is required Daylight Factor (DF) for integral lighting, as prescribed by the Czech Technical Standards (CSN).The research was carried out in textile halls in a town located in the eastern part of Slovakia.In this work, we present two knitting factories of the textile industry, which have different window locations.The predominant role of this research is to analyze the impact of window placement on the daylight industrial hall lighting with regard to integrated dynamic simulations and real in situ measurement methods.The on-going view offers an analysis of the daylight conditions that also use measurements in situ and calculation by simulation, leading to the design of windows and the optimization of sustainability monitoring.
This work is a continuation of the comprehensive research of the quality of the internal working environments (internal microenvironments) of industrial buildings.

Daylighting According to Czech (CSN) and Slovak (STN) Standards
In the recent past, a number of technical lighting standards that deal with natural daylight and artificial illumination have changed.The associated lighting is addressed in many standards as part of artificial lighting regulations.The Standard for Building Integral Lighting was also valid in the Czech Republic after the revision.The Daylight Factor (DF) is considered and determined for the assessment of the indoor daylight environment.Equation ( 1) can be used to calculate this in a cloudy sky with a uniform cloud.

DF =
Internal illuminance External illuminance × 100% Prescription of the DF according to the Slovak standards is shown in Figure 2. The rule for the minimum and average daily DF factor for all seven categories of technical light recognition (see Table 1), according to the Slovak and Czech national standards, can be seen in Figure 2. If we cannot meet the requirements for daylight there must be a combination of daylight and artificial lighting; for example, integral or integrated lighting.The task is to determine the methodology for determining the minimum that is required Daylight Factor (DF) for integral lighting, as prescribed by the Czech Technical Standards (CSN).The research was carried out in textile halls in a town located in the eastern part of Slovakia.In this work, we present two knitting factories of the textile industry, which have different window locations.The predominant role of this research is to analyze the impact of window placement on the daylight industrial hall lighting with regard to integrated dynamic simulations and real in situ measurement methods.The on-going view offers an analysis of the daylight conditions that also use measurements in situ and calculation by simulation, leading to the design of windows and the optimization of sustainability monitoring.
This work is a continuation of the comprehensive research of the quality of the internal working environments (internal microenvironments) of industrial buildings.

Daylighting According to Czech (CSN) and Slovak (STN) Standards
In the recent past, a number of technical lighting standards that deal with natural daylight and artificial illumination have changed.The associated lighting is addressed in many standards as part of artificial lighting regulations.The Standard for Building Integral Lighting was also valid in the Czech Republic after the revision.The Daylight Factor (DF) is considered and determined for the assessment of the indoor daylight environment.Equation ( 1) can be used to calculate this in a cloudy sky with a uniform cloud.

=
× 100 % Prescription of the DF according to the Slovak standards is shown in Figure 2. The rule for the minimum and average daily DF factor for all seven categories of technical light recognition (see Table 1), according to the Slovak and Czech national standards, can be seen in Figure 2.  [67] and Slovak standard STN 730580 (Daylighting) [68].
The classification of the internal daylighting indoor-environment, according to Slovak and Czech technical standards, is based on the work, its complexity, and the basic requirements that are placed on the complexity of the visual activity.

Classes of vision
The classification of the internal daylighting indoor-environment, according to Slovak and Czech technical standards, is based on the work, its complexity, and the basic requirements that are placed on the complexity of the visual activity.
Artificial lighting is determined with EN 12464-1 2011 "Light and lighting-Lighting of workplaces, Part 1 Indoor work places" for "night time conditions" only Reference [69].Namely, the corresponding light levels from the artificial lighting system are calculated without the influence of daylight.Thus, only the combination of daylight and artificial light should be with the use of photosensors.However, this is not the subject of our research.
In Czech standards of "Integral lighting in buildings" [67], interiors are classified into seven groups according to the intensity of the visual activities performed inside a building.This is similar to the Slovak standards [68].The values of the DF are grouped into seven categories representing human eye recognition for visual detail tasks.The main starting point for determining the requirements for integral lighting is the classification of the visual activities that were performed in a building, according to References [67,68] (Figure 2).The same classification applies to the daily STN standards and the CSN integral lighting.The same applies to the relative observation distance.The difference is in the prescribed minimum DF factors (see Figure 2), as well as differences in the permitted luminance.
Problems that are related to industrial buildings have not been thoroughly reviewed until such details as another type of buildings.The criteria for residential and civil non-manufacture buildings do not apply to industrial buildings.Therefore, it is necessary to make certain changes in the methods and approaches to assessing the design of buildings in the industrial sectors.

Daylighting According to European Standards
In the draft of the European standards, the rules are slightly different from national standards.Other factors are taken into account here.This standard evaluates permanently inhabited areas, classifies buildings' premises according to function and work activities, and defines areas with daylighting requirements.The daylight assessment features are applied mainly to industrial areas, offices, civic areas, schools, health-related buildings, business and apartment buildings, and prisons and care homes.The daylight availability is determined by the median of horizontal diffuse illumination at location E med .Daylight is intended to provide levels of natural light that are higher than the critical visual daylight lighting level of 300 lx.The daily lighting requirements should be adequate, with an acceptable minimum of 100 lux.The target factor D T is the daily lighting factor to be achieved in a certain portion of an area in order to meet the daylighting criterion.On the working plane, the illumination level is 300 lx.The daylighting factor D TM is the minimum target daylight factor.This is the minimum DF value in a specific location that corresponds to the illuminance level of  2-4: Table 2.The maximum permissible brightness (luminance) of the subject observed and the brightness of the illuminating opening positioned 60 • from the normal viewing direction according to European Union (EU) standards.

Class of Visual Activities
The   The draft of the European Union (EU) standards shows the values of the DF for daylight openings exceeding an illuminance level of 100, 300, 500, or 750 lx for a fraction of the daylight hours F time (%) = 50% for 33 capitals of Committee for Standardization (CEN) national members.
The values of the DF only for horizontal daylight openings with diffusing material exceeds an illuminance level of 100, 300, 500 or 750 lx for a fraction of daylight hours F time (%) = 50% for 33 capital cities of CEN national members [70,71].

A Case Study: Textile Factory
The subject in this case study is a textile factory that is located in the eastern part of the Slovak Republic in which two knitting halls were observed.It is a three-storey steel-skeleton building that is surrounded by a lightweight cladding and connected windows (window strip).
There are a lot of spaces in this factory called A, B, C, D, and so on.In Reference [64], we considered hall E and in this paper, we evaluate hall F and hall G, which are illuminated by daylight from two sides.
Figure 3 shows the view of the building from the outside and the internal view as a result of daylight simulation with the Radiance simulation program.

A Case Study: Textile Factory
The subject in this case study is a textile factory that is located in the eastern part of the Slovak Republic in which two knitting halls were observed.It is a three-storey steel-skeleton building that is surrounded by a lightweight cladding and connected windows (window strip).
There are a lot of spaces in this factory called A, B, C, D, and so on.In Reference [64], we considered hall E and in this paper, we evaluate hall F and hall G, which are illuminated by daylight from two sides.
Figure 3 shows the view of the building from the outside and the internal view as a result of daylight simulation with the Radiance simulation program.In this article, we want to showcase studies of similar industrial factories that are illuminated by a double-sided daylight system (a strip of windows): Windows are next to each other in the neighbouring perimeter walls (hall F-see Figure 4).Windows are in perimeter walls against each other (hall G-see Figure 4).In these halls was realised: (1) measurement of daylight value, (2) determination of the marginal conditions for the calculation of the DF, (3) calculation and simulation of the daylight situations using the simulation program, (4) confrontation of measured and calculated DF values, and (5) the derived simplified formula for the window design depending on the floor area to determine the minimum DF (for integral lighting as a basis).In this article, we want to showcase studies of similar industrial factories that are illuminated by a double-sided daylight system (a strip of windows): Windows are next to each other in the neighbouring perimeter walls (hall F-see Figure 4).Windows are in perimeter walls against each other (hall G-see Figure 4).In these halls was realised: (1) measurement of daylight value, (2) determination of the marginal conditions for the calculation of the DF, (3) calculation and simulation of the daylight situations using the simulation program, (4) confrontation of measured and calculated DF values, and (5) the derived simplified formula for the window design depending on the floor area to determine the minimum DF (for integral lighting as a basis).
Sustainability 2018, 10, 655 7 of 20 Figure 3 shows the view of the building from the outside and the internal view as a result of daylight simulation with the Radiance simulation program.

A Case Study: Textile Factory
The subject in this case study is a textile factory that is located in the eastern part of the Slovak Republic in which two knitting halls were observed.It is a three-storey steel-skeleton building that is surrounded by a lightweight cladding and connected windows (window strip).
There are a lot of spaces in this factory called A, B, C, D, and so on.In Reference [64], we considered hall E and in this paper, we evaluate hall F and hall G, which are illuminated by daylight from two sides.
Figure 3 shows the view of the building from the outside and the internal view as a result of daylight simulation with the Radiance simulation program.In this article, we want to showcase studies of similar industrial factories that are illuminated by a double-sided daylight system (a strip of windows): Windows are next to each other in the neighbouring perimeter walls (hall F-see Figure 4).Windows are in perimeter walls against each other (hall G-see Figure 4).In these halls was realised: (1) measurement of daylight value, (2) determination of the marginal conditions for the calculation of the DF, (3) calculation and simulation of the daylight situations using the simulation program, (4) confrontation of measured and calculated DF values, and (5) the derived simplified formula for the window design depending on the floor area to determine the minimum DF (for integral lighting as a basis).In this article, we want to showcase studies of similar industrial factories that are illuminated by a double-sided daylight system (a strip of windows): Windows are next to each other in the neighbouring perimeter walls (hall F-see Figure 4).Windows are in perimeter walls against each other (hall G-see Figure 4).In these halls was realised: (1) measurement of daylight value, (2) determination of the marginal conditions for the calculation of the DF, (3) calculation and simulation of the daylight situations using the simulation program, (4) confrontation of measured and calculated DF values, and (5) the derived simplified formula for the window design depending on the floor area to determine the minimum DF (for integral lighting as a basis).

A Case Study: Textile Factory
The subject in this case study is a textile factory that is located in the eastern part of the Slovak Republic in which two knitting halls were observed.It is a three-storey steel-skeleton building that is surrounded by a lightweight cladding and connected windows (window strip).
There are a lot of spaces in this factory called A, B, C, D, and so on.In Reference [64], we considered hall E and in this paper, we evaluate hall F and hall G, which are illuminated by daylight from two sides.
Figure 3 shows the view of the building from the outside and the internal view as a result of daylight simulation with the Radiance simulation program.In this article, we want to showcase studies of similar industrial factories that are illuminated by a double-sided daylight system (a strip of windows): Windows are next to each other in the neighbouring perimeter walls (hall F-see Figure 4).
Windows are in perimeter walls against each other (hall G-see Figure 4).In these halls was realised: (1) measurement of daylight value,

Daylight Measurements
Daylight measurements were performed according to Slovak standard "Measurement of daylighting".The measuring instruments were borrowed from the STU Faculty of Civil Engineering in Bratislava.The instruments were two "Hagner EC 1 type" lux meters with the following production

Daylight Measurements
Daylight measurements were performed according to Slovak standard "Measurement of daylighting".The measuring instruments were borrowed from the STU Faculty of Civil Engineering in Bratislava.The instruments were two "Hagner EC 1 type" lux meters with the following production Sustainability 2018, 10, 655 8 of 20 numbers: 5532 and 5531, a "Hagner Universal Photometer type S2, S22065" with an accuracy of 5%, and the "Hagner Reference calibration sample" with a factor value and a reflection of 0.966.When using a daylight system (according to Slovak valid standard STN 73 0580-1), the minimum standard value DF min = 1.5-2%, the average normalized value DF average = 5-6%, and the uniformity of the illumination is more than 0.2-0.3 for a given visual task.According to standard measurements of daylighting, the change in the luminance of the sky at a given height to sky luminance in zenite at 15 • is 0.3-0.6 and 0.7-0.85 is acceptable at 45 • (see Figure 5).The measured sky conditions rating gradations of brightness (sky luminance) in the two considered days in December and January can be seen in Figure 5.In Figure 5, x refers to the elevation angle and y to the Le/Lz ratio.

Daylight Measurements
Daylight measurements were performed according to Slovak standard "Measurement of daylighting".The measuring instruments were borrowed from the STU Faculty of Civil Engineering in Bratislava.The instruments were two "Hagner EC 1 type" lux meters with the following production numbers: 5532 and 5531, a "Hagner Universal Photometer type S2, S22065" with an accuracy of 5%, and the "Hagner Reference calibration sample" with a factor value and a reflection of 0.966.When using a daylight system (according to Slovak valid standard STN 73 0580-1), the minimum standard value DFmin = 1.5-2%, the average normalized value DFaverage = 5-6%, and the uniformity of the illumination is more than 0.2-0.3 for a given visual task.According to standard measurements of daylighting, the change in the luminance of the sky at a given height to sky luminance in zenite at 15° is 0.3-0.6 and 0.7-0.85 is acceptable at 45° (see Figure 5).The measured sky conditions rating gradations of brightness (sky luminance) in the two considered days in December and January can be seen in Figure 5.In Daylight measurements were performed on two different days, when the artificial lighting system was switched off.Control points during the measurement were from the floor at 850 mm, because the need for visual power is at a given height.Measurements were performed at 81 control points simultaneously with two lux meters.
If the device is unable to take a measurement at the specified points, the value is measured at approximately 30-50 cm outside the point.One light measuring device measured illumination at a designated location inside the hall.The second light measurement was external, on a horizontal surface (on the roof).Daylight measurements were performed on the first day twice and the other Daylight measurements were performed on two different days, when the artificial lighting system was switched off.Control points during the measurement were from the floor at 850 mm, because the need for visual power is at a given height.Measurements were performed at 81 control points simultaneously with two lux meters.
If the device is unable to take a measurement at the specified points, the value is measured at approximately 30-50 cm outside the point.One light measuring device measured illumination at a designated location inside the hall.The second light measurement was external, on a horizontal surface (on the roof).Daylight measurements were performed on the first day twice and the other days three times (see Figure 5).At the level of the roof structure, the measurement of the outdoor horizontal illumination and the external illuminance (see Equation ( 1)) was measured on a plane that was not shaded.
On the selected days, the value of the outside light in a cloudy sky ranged from 4000 lx-8000 lx on the first day and 5000 lx-8000 lx on the second day, when the light was measured in the direction of the cardinal.The measurements of the luminance distribution in the clouds at the measuring site were performed on both days, at the beginning and at the end of the measurement.The comparison of the measured values with the normalized luminance distribution of an evenly cloudy sky on the dark terrain is shown in Figure 5.The final DF values measured at the control points are shown in Figure 6.
From the graphs in Figure 5, it can be seen that the values of the sky luminance at the specified altitude before and after the measurement were done are almost within the allowed range.The results of the measurement values can be seen in Table 5.It was measured in nine rows (direction E-W) labelled A-I at distances of 3, 9, 15, 21, 27, 33, 39, 45, and 51 m from the edge of the peripheral wall.In the longitudinal direction of the hall, it was also measured in nine rows marked 1-9 at distances of 3, 9, 15, 21, 27, 33, 39, 45, and 51 m from the peripheral wall edge (Figure 7).
Sustainability 2017, 9, x FOR PEER REVIEW 9 of 20 days three times (see Figure 5).At the level of the roof structure, the measurement of the outdoor horizontal illumination and the external illuminance (see Equation ( 1)) was measured on a plane that was not shaded.On the selected days, the value of the outside light in a cloudy sky ranged from 4000 lx-8000 lx on the first day and 5000 lx-8000 lx on the second day, when the light was measured in the direction of the cardinal.The measurements of the luminance distribution in the clouds at the measuring site were performed on both days, at the beginning and at the end of the measurement.The comparison of the measured values with the normalized luminance distribution of an evenly cloudy sky on the dark terrain is shown in Figure 5.The final DF values measured at the control points are shown in Figure 6.
From the graphs in Figure 5, it can be seen that the values of the sky luminance at the specified altitude before and after the measurement were done are almost within the allowed range.The results of the measurement values can be seen in Table 5.It was measured in nine rows (direction E-W) labelled A-I at distances of 3, 9, 15, 21, 27, 33, 39, 45, and 51 m from the edge of the peripheral wall.In the longitudinal direction of the hall, it was also measured in nine rows marked 1-9 at distances of 3, 9, 15, 21, 27, 33, 39, 45, and 51 m from the peripheral wall edge (Figure 7).Daylight measurements were made in December and January when the sky was cloudy.The DF values shown in Figure 6 are calculated from the measurement results as the average value of the five measurements.From these data, the DF evaluation parameters that are shown in Figure 7 were calculated.The spatial distribution of DF, the curves of the same brightness curves, and the DF curve decreases with respect to the depth of the space that is being considered.This is similar in Figures 8-10.
The light reflection factor was determined according to the Slovak standards.Luminance was located according to the wall, ceiling, floor, and interior.From the measured luminance values of the individual surfaces and the known reflection factor of the calibration sample, the resulting reflection factor of the measured surfaces was calculated.The values of the calculated reflection factors were used as inputs for assigning the properties of the material surfaces in the hall.
Sustainability 2018, 10, 655 10 of 20 Daylight measurements were made in December and January when the sky was cloudy.The DF values shown in Figure 6 are calculated from the measurement results as the average value of the five measurements.From these data, the DF evaluation parameters that are shown in Figure 7 were calculated.The spatial distribution of DF, the curves of the same brightness curves, and the DF curve decreases with respect to the depth of the space that is being considered.This is similar in Figures 8-10.
The light reflection factor was determined according to the Slovak standards.Luminance was located according to the wall, ceiling, floor, and interior.From the measured luminance values of the individual surfaces and the known reflection factor of the calibration sample, the resulting reflection factor of the measured surfaces was calculated.The values of the calculated reflection factors were used as inputs for assigning the properties of the material surfaces in the hall.Daylight measurements were made in December and January when the sky was cloudy.The DF values shown in Figure 6 are calculated from the measurement results as the average value of the five measurements.From these data, the DF evaluation parameters that are shown in Figure 7 were calculated.The spatial distribution of DF, the curves of the same brightness curves, and the DF curve decreases with respect to the depth of the space that is being considered.This is similar in Figures 8-10.
The light reflection factor was determined according to the Slovak standards.Luminance was located according to the wall, ceiling, floor, and interior.From the measured luminance values of the individual surfaces and the known reflection factor of the calibration sample, the resulting reflection factor of the measured surfaces was calculated.The values of the calculated reflection factors were used as inputs for assigning the properties of the material surfaces in the hall.

Daylight Calculations
The boundary conditions for calculations have been observed in the measurement of daylighting.The following conditions for calculation were considered.
The external illuminance is considered to be 5000 lx; (in the draft EU standards it is considered different for every capital city of the 33 EU members.For Bratislava (Slovakia) it is 16,300 lx).The height of the interior space of hall is 5100 mm.The parapet is at a height of 1200 mm.The dimensions of the windows-the height of the window strip is 2400 mm and the wall thickness varied between 100-300 mm.

Daylight Calculations
The boundary conditions for calculations have been observed in the measurement of daylighting.The following conditions for calculation were considered.
The external illuminance is considered to be 5000 lx; (in the draft EU standards it is considered different for every capital city of the 33 EU members.For Bratislava (Slovakia) it is 16,300 lx).The height of the interior space of hall is 5100 mm.The parapet is at a height of 1200 mm.The dimensions of the windows-the height of the window strip is 2400 mm and the wall thickness varied between 100-300 mm.

Daylight Calculations
The boundary conditions for calculations have been observed in the measurement of daylighting.The following conditions for calculation were considered.
The external illuminance is considered to be 5000 lx; (in the draft EU standards it is considered different for every capital city of the 33 EU members.For Bratislava (Slovakia) it is 16,300 lx).The height of the interior space of hall is 5100 mm.The parapet is at a height of 1200 mm.The dimensions of the windows-the height of the window strip is 2400 mm and the wall thickness varied between 100-300 mm.The DF values in hall F (double-sided daylight system of windows next to each other) and hall G (double-sided daylight system of opposite windows) are measured and computed.The halls reduce the DF due to the depth of the space.
The results of the DF and lighting calculated in the F and G halls and the luminance (cd/m 2 ) in halls F and G, calculated without a space device can be seen in Figure 8.The DF values in hall F (double-sided daylight system of windows next to each other) and hall G (double-sided daylight system of opposite windows) are measured and computed.The halls reduce the DF due to the depth of the space.
The results of the DF and lighting calculated in the F and G halls and the luminance (cd/m 2 ) in halls F and G, calculated without a space device can be seen in Figure 8.In hall E, the daytime lighting was provided on one side only (see Reference [64]).The results are similar to those in halls F and G, except that the symmetry is different.In hall F, the symmetry axis is diagonal across points A9-I1 (Figure 7).In hall G, it is in the centre through points A5, B5, C5, and so on to I5.In hall F, there were no duplications of results at any of the points, despite the fact that the lighting was from two sides.In hall G, the daylight factor can be determined by the superposition of values.It is the sum of the highest value near the windows and the lowest value at the extreme point.At other points, the results are mirrored (Figure 7).When it comes to simulation programs, this is different.The results depend on the program that is used and the exact specification of the input data.Some programs also take into account the interior and the production process.In industrial buildings, it is quite difficult to simulate a situation that would correspond to reality.We tried to especially simulate the visual perception of the interior, the observed detail, and the view of the windows.The results using simulation programs for the furnished interior can be seen in Figure 9.In hall E, the daytime lighting was provided on one side only (see Reference [64]).The results are similar to those in halls F and G, except that the symmetry is different.In hall F, the symmetry axis is diagonal across points A9-I1 (Figure 7).In hall G, it is in the centre through points A5, B5, C5, and so on to I5.In hall F, there were no duplications of results at any of the points, despite the fact that the lighting was from two sides.In hall G, the daylight factor can be determined by the superposition of values.It is the sum of the highest value near the windows and the lowest value at the extreme point.At other points, the results are mirrored (Figure 7).When it comes to simulation programs, this is different.The results depend on the program that is used and the exact specification of the input data.Some programs also take into account the interior and the production process.In industrial buildings, it is quite difficult to simulate a situation that would correspond to reality.We tried to especially simulate the visual perception of the interior, the observed detail, and the view of the windows.The results using simulation programs for the furnished interior can be seen in Figure 9.In hall E, the daytime lighting was provided on one side only (see Reference [64]).The results are similar to those in halls F and G, except that the symmetry is different.In hall F, the symmetry axis is diagonal across points A9-I1 (Figure 7).In hall G, it is in the centre through points A5, B5, C5, and so on to I5.In hall F, there were no duplications of results at any of the points, despite the fact that the lighting was from two sides.In hall G, the daylight factor can be determined by the superposition of values.It is the sum of the highest value near the windows and the lowest value at the extreme point.At other points, the results are mirrored (Figure 7).When it comes to simulation programs, this is different.The results depend on the program that is used and the exact specification of the input data.Some programs also take into account the interior and the production process.In industrial buildings, it is quite difficult to simulate a situation that would correspond to reality.We tried to especially simulate the visual perception of the interior, the observed detail, and the view of the windows.The results using simulation programs for the furnished interior can be seen in Figure 9.In Figure 10, the level of DF factor in space (3D), in the floor plan (2D), and in the section (1D) for alternative calculations with wall thickness variations of 300 mm and 100 mm can be seen.Figure 10 shows the outputs obtained by the same procedure for hall G.
The calculation that tracks the results for hall G was done with the same simulation programs as for hall F. Hall G has a two-sided illumination system with windows facing each other.Alternatively, the daylight factor DF (%) for a window height of 2400 mm and a wall thickness of 300 mm and 100 mm can be seen in the 3D space, in the plan view, and in the section plane.The luminosity in the furnished interior is interesting.In Figure 10, the level of DF factor in space (3D), in the floor plan (2D), and in the section (1D) for alternative calculations with wall thickness variations of 300 mm and 100 mm can be seen.Figure 10 shows the outputs obtained by the same procedure for hall G.
The calculation that tracks the results for hall G was done with the same simulation programs as for hall F. Hall G has a two-sided illumination system with windows facing each other.Alternatively, the daylight factor DF (%) for a window height of 2400 mm and a wall thickness of 300 mm and 100 mm can be seen in the 3D space, in the plan view, and in the section plane.The luminosity in the furnished interior is interesting.

Evaluation of the Case Study
The values of the selection characteristics of a set are calculated at each measurement point.In the creation of the hall model, the marginal conditions were created based on measurements in the hall.Individual measured material constants (factors of reflection of surfaces, pollution factors, and glazing permeability) were considered.In this study, the results of measurement and calculation data for the control points are also presented.By comparing the calculated and measured data, we can conclude that the course is similar.As far as the level of daylight is concerned, there are differences.The DF has three components 1-sky DF sky , 2-reflective inner components DF i , and 3-reflective outer components DF e that can be calculated as DF reflected (see Reference [64]).This is calculated in most of the cases together, and has the value of DF reflected .Relationships 2-4 can be used for Dw points based on the above analysis.The diameter DF reflected can be used as the DF factor in the centre of the space considered, where the windows are the same (hall F).The DF measured value (in hall F) is almost twice as high in close proximity to the windows as it is in hall G, where the windows are opposite (Figure 7).The lowest DF level is in the outermost positions of the windows (point I1 in hall F and in the symmetry axis of hall G-points A5-I5).The noticeable impact of daylight can be seen at points about 9 m away from the windows.Then, the level of daylight shifts sharply.The resulting measured value approximates to DF sky .The DF values may be lower due to device shading.This is shown in Figure 8, where the results are obtained using a calculation simulation program.
Changing the level of the reflection component DF reflected at the distance from the daylight opening Dw is expressed by Equation ( 2) [64].The reflected component DF at the distance Dw from windows changes from D ρ,min to D ρ,max , with an average D ρ,mean value.This value is the average in the centre of the space under consideration.The DF can be expressed by Equation (2).
measurement is relatively complicated because the level of outdoor lighting may change during the day.Finding a suitable day when acceptable conditions are met is difficult.Although the criteria are met and the outdoor lighting is within the allowed range, it may change during the measurement, especially when there are a lot of control points.In our case study, we wanted to show how this task can be done.In the ordinary interior of the residential buildings, it is easier because the space is relatively small.In industrial buildings, the interiors are large in size.Sometimes the production halls are above and the upper daylight (skylights) can only be applied in the floor under the roof.On the lower floors, it is possible to modify the structures or use the light pipe.When using windows only (as is this case), there is a significant drop in the DF.
In this case, the hall was an industrially operating hall that measured 54 m × 54 m with a height of about 5 m.This type of "hall" can also be compared with large spaces in other buildings (not only industrial).Such spaces are also typical for administrative and other buildings where there is a free arrangement without built-in partitions.In this study, a simple relationship to predict the level of daylight was derived, depending on the area of the windows.This relationship can be used to predict the size of glazed parts in the outer wall in the given areas.Since the daylight-protected windows are inadequate, it is necessary to bring light to other distances in a different way.As we know, daylight is at least physiologically and psychologically necessary.The person inside must feel the connection between the enclosed interior and the exterior.This is sometimes only a visual idea that cannot be mathematically described.Therefore, the need for daylight in the conditions that we described is necessary if the daily factor DF is a low value.
The calculations that we have performed and confronted with the measurements in a real industrial operation are presented in this case study of large spaces.It should be emphasized that the results are different if we take into account the normative boundary conditions than when calculating using the simulation program.These are also differences when considering a furnished and unfurnished interior.Any situation of preliminary determination of equipment and built-in elements in the interior will be represented by other conditions, and only the calculated results will be indicative.They come closer to the values we can expect in a real interior.
The contribution shows the possibility of DF approximation when using windows.In residential buildings, the windows are approximately 10% of the floor area.In an industrial setting, especially in industrial buildings or other large-spaced indoor areas, it is about 3-6%.For the preliminary determination of DF in such cases, Equation ( 6) can be used.
When assessing building sustainability based on computational programs, the daylight element becomes just one of the sustainability assessment indicators.At the same time, the need for daylight is essential for sustainability and its emphasis should be highlighted in evaluation programs.Of course, it is not a simple matter to find a compromise between ecology, environment, economics, and energy requirements.However, this is the role for all of us in the future, because getting closer to sustainable development is our goal.

Figure 1 .
Figure 1.The design of industrial buildings and the role of daylight for the indoor environment and the sustainability requirements.

Figure 1 .
Figure 1.The design of industrial buildings and the role of daylight for the indoor environment and the sustainability requirements.
Required values DF according to Slovak standard STN 73 0580Requires values DF according to Czech standardCSN 36
Basic daylighting requirements, according to the draft of the European standards [70], can be seen in Tables Ratio of the Luminance of the Observed Object to the Luminance of the Illuminating Opening (Windows) usual direction of view is a view of the subject of work or other view related to the activity and the relaxation view in the horizontal direction.

Table 4 .
Assessment of the view outwards from a given position [70].to be seen from at least 75% of the utilized Area: -Sky-Landscape (Urban and/or Nature)-Ground Minimum ≥14 • ≥6.0 m At least the landscape layer is included Medium ≥28 • ≥20.0 m Landscape layer and one additional layer are included in the same view opening High ≥54 • ≥50.0 m All layers are included in the same view opening (a) For a space with room depth of more than 4 m, it is recommended that the respective sum of the view opening(s) dimensions is at least 1.0 m × 1.25 m (width × height).

Figure 3 .
Figure 3.The situation of a textile factory placement, lighting simulation results near windows in the double-side window day illumination.(a) Situation of case study; (b) Bilateral daylight system; and (c) Luminance Internal view.

Figure 4 .
Figure 4.The floorplan of halls F and G.

Figure 3 .
Figure 3.The situation of a textile factory placement, lighting simulation results near windows in the double-side window day illumination.(a) Situation of case study; (b) Bilateral daylight system; and (c) Luminance Internal view.

Figure 3 .
Figure 3.The situation of a textile factory placement, lighting simulation results near windows in the double-side window day illumination.(a) Situation of case study; (b) Bilateral daylight system; and (c) Luminance Internal view.

Figure 4 .
Figure 4.The floorplan of halls F and G.

Figure 3 .
Figure 3.The situation of a textile factory placement, lighting simulation results near windows in the double-side window day illumination.(a) Situation of case study; (b) Bilateral daylight system; and (c) Luminance Internal view.

Figure 3 .
Figure 3.The situation of a textile factory placement, lighting simulation results near windows in the double-side window day illumination.(a) Situation of case study; (b) Bilateral daylight system; and (c) Luminance Internal view.
determination of the marginal conditions for the calculation of the DF, (3) calculation and simulation of the daylight situations using the simulation program, (4) confrontation of measured and calculated DF values, and (5) the derived simplified formula for the window design depending on the floor area to determine the minimum DF (for integral lighting as a basis).

Figure 4 .
Figure 4.The floorplan of halls F and G.Figure 4. The floorplan of halls F and G.

Figure 4 .
Figure 4.The floorplan of halls F and G.Figure 4. The floorplan of halls F and G.

Figure 4 .
Figure 4.The floorplan of halls F and G.

Figure 5 ,Figure 5 .
Figure 5.The measured sky conditions rating gradations of sky luminance, x-refers to the elevation angle, y-refers to the Le/Lz ratio, Le refers to the external sky luminance, and Lz refers to the sky luminance at an angle of Z 15 °and 45°.First day (a) the beginning; and (b) the end of the measurement x-elevation angle, y-Le/Lz ratio.Second day (c) the beginning; and (d) the end of the measurement x-elevation angle, y-Le/Lz ratio.

Figure 5 .
Figure 5.The measured sky conditions rating gradations of sky luminance, x-refers to the elevation angle, y-refers to the Le/Lz ratio, Le refers to the external sky luminance, and Lz refers to the sky luminance at an angle of Z 15 • and 45 • .First day (a) the beginning; and (b) the end of the measurement x-elevation angle, y-Le/Lz ratio.Second day (c) the beginning; and (d) the end of the measurement x-elevation angle, y-Le/Lz ratio.

Figure 6 .
Figure 6.The measured DF values at the control points in halls F and G in sections I-I, II-II, III-III and IV-IV.(a) Hall "F" section I-I; (b) Hall "F" section I-I; (c) Hall "G" section III-III; and (d) Hall "G" section IV-IV.

Figure 6 .
Figure 6.The measured DF values at the control points in halls F and G in sections I-I, II-II, III-III and IV-IV.(a) Hall "F" section I-I; (b) Hall "F" section I-I; (c) Hall "G" section III-III; and (d) Hall "G" section IV-IV.

Figure 7 .
Figure 7. Schematic pictures of the predicted lines with the same DF in halls F and G at 81 control points (from A1-I9), indicating sections I-I, II-II, III-III, and IV-IV for displaying the measured values.

Figure 7 .
Figure 7. Schematic pictures of the predicted lines with the same DF in halls F and G at 81 control points (from A1-I9), indicating sections I-I, II-II, III-III, and IV-IV for displaying the measured values.

Figure 7 .
Figure 7. Schematic pictures of the predicted lines with the same DF in halls F and G at 81 control points (from A1-I9), indicating sections I-I, II-II, III-III, and IV-IV for displaying the measured values.

Figure 8 .
Figure 8. Results of the daylight factor DF (%), illumination I (lx), and luminance (cd/m2) in halls F and G calculated in an unfurnished interior.

Figure 8 .
Figure 8. Results of the daylight factor DF (%), illumination I (lx), and luminance (cd/m2) in halls F and G calculated in an unfurnished interior.

Figure 9 .
Figure 9.The results of the daylight factor DF (%) and illumination I (lx) in hall F and results of luminance (cd/m2) in hall F with the hall equipment calculated by the radiance simulation program.

Figure 10 .
Figure 10.The results of the daylight factor DF (%) and illumination I (lx) in hall G and the results of the luminance (cd/m2) in hall G with the hall equipment calculated by the radiance simulation program.

Table 1 .
[68]classification of human eye recognition of visual detail tasks according to the Slovak national standard STN 730580[68].

Table 3 .
Recommendation of daylight provision by daylight openings in vertical and inclined surfaces [70].
NOTE: Table3in Reference[70]states that the target daylight factor (D T ) and the minimum target daylight factor (D TM ) corresponds to the target illuminance level and the minimum target illuminance, respectively, for the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) capital cities.

Table 5 .
The measured sky conditions rating gradations of sky luminance.

Table 5 .
The measured sky conditions rating gradations of sky luminance.