Visual comfort analysis of various window-shadings for office buildings in Kabul, Afghanistan

Jahish, Jaihoon and Abdullah, Fadzidah and Sanusi, Aliyah Nur Zafirah (2023) Visual comfort analysis of various window-shadings for office buildings in Kabul, Afghanistan. Journal of Architecture, Planning & Construction Management, 13 (1). pp. 64-76. ISSN 2231-9514 E-ISSN 2462-2222

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Abstract

This study investigates the impact of window shading devices on the visual comfort of occupants in office buildings located in Kabul, Afghanistan. In an office environment where workers spend extended periods indoors, lighting is essential to facilitate their tasks efficiently and effectively. Visual discomfort can negatively impact the health and productivity of building occupants. Therefore, shading devices can effectively enhance visual comfort in indoor spaces, particularly in areas with high solar radiation exposure, such as Kabul. This research aims to identify and compare different shading devices to determine the most effective option for improving visual comfort in office buildings in Kabul. By analyzing simulated shading devices through comparative analysis, this study evaluates the suitability of various window-shading options for enhancing visual comfort in indoor spaces in Kabul, Afghanistan. According to this study, Mashrabyiah shading panels and Vertical shading devices with louvers showed the highest efficiency rates of 50 to 77 percent and 22 to 66.8 percent, respectively. These shading devices were found to be the most successful in decreasing glare levels and enhancing visual comfort in the selected office buildings in Kabul, Afghanistan. The main results indicate that this study is crucial for architects, engineers, and designers to understand the importance of visual comfort in office buildings and to identify effective shading options to ensure the well-being and productivity of building occupants.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Daylighting, Visual Comfort, Shading devices, Computer Simulation,
Subjects:	N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA2542.35 Environmental aspect of architecture N Fine Arts > NA Architecture N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA2542.36 Sustainable architecture T Technology > T Technology (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Architecture Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design
Depositing User:	Dr Fadzidah Abdullah
Date Deposited:	22 Sep 2023 09:48
Last Modified:	22 Sep 2023 09:49
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/106948

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