What is it about?
We propose a light environment evaluation method for indoor plants. The accuracy of the spectral irradiance simulation software, ALFA, was verified through actual measurements conducted in a university classroom. Subsequently, we presented a method to evaluate indoor light environments for indoor plants via 3D models using photosynthetic photon flux density calculated from spectral irradiance simulation and knowledge of light saturation and compensation points of plants.
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Why is it important?
The method presented in this study can be used to determine the suitable amount of supplementary lighting for indoor plants and an indoor plant placement that effectively utilizes daylight.
Perspectives
Researchers of architecture and agriculture conducted this study. The proposal is multidisciplinary and can apply not only to the design of indoor greenery but also to the field of agriculture, such as simulation of the greenhouse environment.
Soma Sugano
Waseda Daigaku
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This page is a summary of: Spectral irradiance simulation for evaluating light environments for indoor plants, Japan Architectural Review, September 2021, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1002/2475-8876.12246.
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