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[Light wellbeing in hospital: research, development and indications].

Authors :
Origgi L
Buffoli M
Capolongo S
Signorelli C
Source :
Annali di igiene : medicina preventiva e di comunita [Ann Ig] 2011 Jan-Feb; Vol. 23 (1), pp. 55-62.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Aim of the research is to form design indicators to guarantee light comfort in hospital environments for inpatients as well for workers. The research is articulated in different phases: drawing up, elaboration and distribution of a questionnaire to study indoor natural and artificial lighting, and effects on human being; architectural and lighting analyses of the investigated hospitals; elaboration -through graphics- of the questionnaire answers; drawing up of design indications for visual comfort in hospitals. These indications relates natural lighting, artificial lighting, indoor spaces and human being.

Details

Language :
Italian
ISSN :
1120-9135
Volume :
23
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Annali di igiene : medicina preventiva e di comunita
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21736007