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Department of Architecture, Jordan University, Amman 11942, Jordan

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This study’s purpose is to evaluate and analyse the indoor daylight quality in Pediatrics Ward in JUH (Jordan University Hospital). It conducts an investigative analysis associated with an evaluative approach for the daylight situation in patient rooms in the children section. A multi-method approach used including on-site measurements, and building model to develop a framework for lighting design in Paediatrics Ward, in order to determine whether the current quality meets the recommended values for patient rooms by CIBSE or not. The study considered the following variables: the differences in daylight environments (illuminance, luminance level, daylight factor), and the physical environment properties of patient rooms in the hospital. The study found that the indoor daylight performance in terms of illuminance, luminance level, and daylight factor in east patient rooms are higher than the recommended values by CIBSE in the area nearest to glass window at the morning and less than the recommended values in the depth of the room at afternoon. Therefore, solar reflective technologies and shading system must be provided for enhanced day lighting control, avoid excessive glare and to guarantee a good level of visual comfort for patients and staff while reducing artificial lighting demand.

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JUH, indoor daylight, health care, CIBSE, control system of day lighting, energy consumption.

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