Dynamic daylight simulation and visual comfort survey in Mediterranean climate. Case study in office building

This work shows a particular study in a single office in Barcelona, with an exterior Sud-East façade. Daylight simulations are made with DAYSIM (2010), dynamic validated software based on RADIANCE (1990-2002). Also, these results are compared to: visual comfort surveys and luminance and illuminance data obtained from field measurements (in situ). The field measurements were made during 20 days of March of 2012, with illuminance sensors, luminance camera, and meteorogical station. The comparison of the results between simulations and field studies has shown the importance of a correctly calibrated model to get reliable data, thus improving energy performance and visual comfort of users.