Qualitative issues in the evolution of the Andersen Lighthouse
- Andersen Corp., Bayport, MN (United States)
- St. Croix Technical, Bloomington, MN (United States)
This paper reports on the continuing product development of the Andersen Lighthouse. Refer to ``Development of the Andersen Lighthouse for the Wal-Mart Environmental Demonstration Store`` in the Solar `94 Conference Proceedings for a description of the Andersen Lighthouse. The goals for this project were to evaluate the following qualitative issues surrounding daylighting: color rendition, quality of light, view to the sky, and human perception. In order to evaluate the effects of the Andersen Lighthouse the authors compared it to a high transmission translucent (acrylic bubble) skylight and an ordinary translucent (acrylic bubble) skylight. In addition to the above comparison, a test installation of Andersen Lighthouses in a manufacturing space was analyzed. This case study covers the affect the introduction of natural light and view had on the comfort and productivity of the employees. Visual observations, illumination readings, and employee questionnaires were used for evaluation.
- OSTI ID:
- 116168
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-950725-; ISBN 0-89553-210-7; TRN: IM9545%%135
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: SOLAR `95: national solar energy conference: 10,000 solutions - paths to a renewable future, Minneapolis, MN (United States), 15-20 Jul 1995; Other Information: PBD: 1995; Related Information: Is Part Of Solar `95: Proceedings of the 20. national passive solar conference. Volume 20; Campbell-Howe, R.; Wilkins-Crowder, B. [eds.]; PB: 361 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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