Zoe will be discussing how access to daylight can affect your well-being. Too much and discomfort glare can be caused and too little can negatively affect people’s mood and how productive they are in a day. She will be elaborating on her PhD research which was carried out at LSBU in collaboration with the British Blind and Shutter Association where she analysed the effects of a window blind’s performance on people’s health, well-being, and productivity. Lastly, she will be explaining how improvements to occupants’ interactions with shading may not only provide social benefits but also environmental benefits through saving energy.

Session lead: Zoe De Grussa, Sustainability Engineer and Communications Designer, British Blinds & Shutters Association

School: Engineering.