Research Article

Energy and Daylighting Evaluation of Integrated Semitransparent Photovoltaic Windows with Internal Light Shelves in Open-Office Buildings

Table 6

The performance indicators of visual comfort used in this study.

CriteriaPerformance indicator of delighting quantity and quality

UDI100 lux < dark area (needs artificial light)
100 lux–2000 lux (comfortable), at least 50% of the time
>2000 lux too bright with thermal discomfort

DASet up 300 lx

DGP0.35 < imperceptible glare
0.35–0.40 perceptible glare
0.4–0.45 disturbing glare
>0.45 intolerable glare