A UNIVERSITY LIBRARY DESIGN WITH EMPHASIS ON NATURAL DAYLIGHTINGAT GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY, UGWUOMU NIKE, ENUGU.
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This report provides a comprehensive examination of the benefits and obstaclesinvolved in using natural daylighting in library facilities, as supported by relevantliterature and a study of some libraries. The research indicates that the benefits of users’ wellness and energy savings may be achieved by means of natural daylighting, althoughit also notes the fact that challenges such as glare and heat gain couldemerge. Therefore, to enhance user comfort and reduce energy consumption, natural daylightingshould be considered in library design while considering how to overcome its negativeaspects.
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