Designing Intensive Care Unit Windows in a Mediterranean Climate: Efficiency, Daylighting, and Circadian Response

Hospital intensive care units (ICUs) frequently experience inadequate lighting conditions, with low daytime and excessive nighttime illuminance, which can negatively affect patient recovery and the work performance of health personnel. This study examines the impact of window design parameters—speci...

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Published in:	Applied Sciences
Main Authors:	Miguel Ángel Campano, Guillermo García-Martín, Ignacio Acosta, Pedro Bustamante
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-10-01
Subjects:	daylighting hospital daylight autonomy energy efficiency visual comfort circadian stimulus
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/21/9798