Evaluation of illuminance at the Center for Research and Scientific Education at the Goiás State University of according to brazilian standards

Abstract

Having knowledge about illuminance measurements and resources is essential for establishing design parameters in architecture in the face of a widely discussed bias on maintaining and designing visual comfort. The correct use of natural and artificial lighting provides a sense of well-being and increased visual clarity. The recommending and guiding instruments for this study, such as the standards of NBR 15215/4 (ABNT, 2003) and NBR 8995/1 (ABNT, 2013), take into account the evaluation post-occupation, since they become guidelines regarding the ideal lighting for human needs and the specific use of the environment, avoiding risk to the health of users. Alternatives for optimizing lighting include the use of glass protection barriers and evaluation and study of the immediate surroundings and, whenever possible, predicting the dynamism of the landscape. The object of analysis is a classroom at the Research and Scientific Education Center (CEPEC) at the Goiás State University (UEG).