Visual Comfort Parameters For Classrooms And The Effect Of Interior Surfaces

Abstract

A special period of development is experienced in classrooms. Becausevisual perception is the most effective means of learning, visualcomfort in classrooms has prime importance regarding the performance ofeducational activity without difficulty, fatigue, or loss of efficiency.Interior surface features affect visual comfort, as do lighting quantityand quality. In the present study, primary factors affecting visualcomfort in classrooms are presented, and luminance values of innersurfaces are exemplified with a lighting design program. In addition,results of surveys regarding surface features of work tables in aclassroom of the Yildiz Technical University Department of Architectureare presented.