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will broaden the application to different types of commercial or even residential<br />

buildings.<br />

Delivering satisfying task illuminances by properly actuating the electric lights<br />

is a critical aspect of creating quality lighting. On the other h<strong>and</strong>, glare, excessive<br />

natural light, <strong>and</strong> heat caused by direct sunlight are also factors that may jeopardize<br />

lighting quality <strong>and</strong> com<strong>for</strong>t <strong>and</strong> should not be overlooked. Blinds <strong>and</strong> windows with<br />

special treatment, such as electrochromatic windows, are mechanisms mostly used <strong>for</strong><br />

manually blocking out undesired extraneous light. Inappropriate use of the lightblocking<br />

systems not only compromises lighting com<strong>for</strong>t but also sacrifices energy<br />

savings. The actuation capability of the wireless sensor <strong>and</strong> actuator networks provides<br />

a promising solution <strong>for</strong> integrating blind <strong>and</strong> window control into automatic lighting<br />

systems. Advanced control strategies need to be developed to coordinate the control of<br />

both the electric lights <strong>and</strong> the blinds/windows <strong>for</strong> maximum lighting quality as well as<br />

energy savings.<br />

10.3.3 Integration with Other <strong>Lighting</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> Management Strategies<br />

As pointed out in Chapter 2.1.2, maximum savings will occur with a proper<br />

combination of effective energy management strategies. The current research system<br />

integrates daylight harvesting <strong>and</strong> light level tuning. While daylight harvesting<br />

possesses the highest savings potential <strong>for</strong> open-plane offices receiving significant<br />

daylight, other strategies, such as occupancy sensing discussed in the previous section,<br />

will also help cut down the energy usage.<br />

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