GENERAL

• Generic descriptions of daylighting requirements for inclusion in codes
• Technology roadmap for designers with performance targets
• Guidelines for control system interface design to account for user reaction
• User friendly computer tool releases with working documents on plug-in specifications for sky models and complex fenestration systems
• Guidelines on appropriate use of tools
• The transference of results to architects, engineers, industry and building owners by means of workshops, regional support groups and the international web site that includes: data sets of user preferences, building performance targets, cost benefit studies and case studies of noteworthy buildings.

SUBTASK A

• Algorithms for computer software to predict user response for designing daylit environments with their lighting and shading control systems
• Guidelines on the use of these algorithms in daylighting and energy simulation software

SUBTASK B

• Simplified design process roadmap
• Performance benchmarks that quantify potential savings
• Procedures to calibrate and commission key daylighting control systems
• Test room and building performance data for tool validation
• Measured total system performance data to increase building owner confidence

SUBTASK C

• New algorithms for sky models and fenestration systems
• Plug-in specifications for visual comfort algorithms (Subtask A)
• Plug-ins for fenestrations systems and sky models
• Internet based catalogue of tools
• New data sets for integrated systems (Subtask B)
• Extended validation data sets

SUBTASK D

• The establishment of data bases including:
  bibliography, the benefits of daylighting techniques, survey of productivity benefits, cost benefit studies, case studies
• Establishment of infrastructure of daylighting support groups and material for same