A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SUSTAINABILITY RATING SYSTEMS (COMFORTABLE LIGHTING ENVIRONMENT AS AN ASSESSMENT CRITERION)

Mohamed El-Hendy, Aya; Ahmed Zaki, Mahmoud; Elwan, Mustafa

doi:10.21608/ijaeur.2022.267174

A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SUSTAINABILITY RATING SYSTEMS (COMFORTABLE LIGHTING ENVIRONMENT AS AN ASSESSMENT CRITERION)

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Teaching Assistant, Architectural Engineering Department, Mansoura High Institute of Engineering and Technology

² Ph.D. President of the University, Professor, Architectural Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Tanta University

³ Ph.D, Assistant Professor, Architectural Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Tanta University

10.21608/ijaeur.2022.267174

Abstract

LEED, BREEAM, Green Pyramid, and TARSHEED Rating
Systems are incapable of maintaining the health and welfare of building
occupants, so many claims have been against developers, engineers, and
real estate owners, due to sick building syndromes (SBS) related to the
poor design of the aspect. Many of the environment-related aspects directly
contradict the health-related aspects. The S.R.A focuses on the sustainable
aspects, regardless of the health impact of humans using this building.
Light can affect human health through the systems visible and invisible to
the eye and its impact on eyestrain and headache. Stress and depression are
two of the most common psychological disorders and diseases in modern
communities living in apartments and dark, narrow houses. As a result, it
appears that the effect of light and spatial proportion in modern small
houses plays a significant role in the occurrence and treatment of these
disorders. We could prevent and treat these disorders with flexible design ,
lighting ,and optimal space design. The main objective of this study is to
design well-lit spaces to preserve the health and well-being of the
occupants of the building and to achieve visual comfort through the
application of the elements that lead to this, in addition to the building
being compatible with sustainable rating systems and knowing any system
concerned with lighting and human comfort.

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