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Exploring Directions to Improve Swiss Building Legislation for Enhanced Daylighting Without Compromising Energy Efficiency

2024

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Given the significant impact of buildings on global resource consumption, there has been a substantial emphasis on enhancing energy efficiency in this sector through building regulations. This focus on energy savings, particularly through urban densification and minimized thermal exchanges, often compromises Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and human health. Our research highlights the often-overlooked trade-off between energy efficiency and IEQ in building legislation, identifying daylighting as notably deficient in a standard Swiss office building. We aim to refine the legislative framework to adopt a more holistic approach for future practices.

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2024

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https://infoscience.epfl.ch/entities/publication/ae650388-e367-413d-82a7-e865b4958510

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