Subjective and physiological responses to façade and sunlight pattern geometry in virtual reality

• Published in: Building and environment Vol. 150; pp. 144 - 155
• Main Authors: Chamilothori, K., Chinazzo, G., Rodrigues, J., Dan-Glauser, E.S., Wienold, J., Andersen, M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2019; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Apertures; Blinds; Computer applications; Conductance; Experimental methods; Façade; Geometry; Heart rate; Light effects; Pattern; Perception; Physiological response; Physiological responses; Physiology; Resistance; Sunlight; Virtual reality; Sunlight; Pattern; Perception; Façade; Physiological response; Virtual reality

This study investigates the joint impact of façade geometry and associated sunlight patterns on occupant subjective perception and physiological responses through a novel experimental method coupling physically-based simulations shown in virtual reality with a wearable biometric device. A total of 7...