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Abdul-Aziz, A-R, Ngau, D P, Lim, Y M and Nuruddin, A R (2011) Internationalization of Malaysian quantity surveying firms: exploring the best fit models. Construction Management and Economics, 29(01), 49–58.

Chang, Y, Wilkinson, S, Potangaroa, R and Seville, E (2011) Identifying factors affecting resource availability for post-disaster reconstruction: a case study in China. Construction Management and Economics, 29(01), 37–48.

Davey, C L, Lowe, D J and Duff, A R (2001) Generating opportunities for SMEs to develop partnerships and improve performance. Building Research & Information, 29(01), 1–11.

Kululanga, G K, Edum-Fotwe, F T and McCaffer, R (2001) Measuring construction contractors' organizational learning. Building Research & Information, 29(01), 21–9.

Landin, A and Nilsson, C-H (2001) Do quality systems really make a difference?. Building Research & Information, 29(01), 12–20.

Lansley, P R (2001) Building research and the quality-of-life. Building Research & Information, 29(01), 62–74.

Lu, W, Olofsson, T and Stehn, L (2011) A lean-agile model of homebuilders' production systems. Construction Management and Economics, 29(01), 25–35.

Mbiti, T K, Blismas, N, Wakefield, R and Lombardo, R (2011) System archetypes underlying the problematic behaviour of construction activity in Kenya. Construction Management and Economics, 29(01), 3–13.

Shih, N-J and Huang, Y-S (2001) A study of reflection glare in Taipei. Building Research & Information, 29(01), 30–9.

Type: Journal Article
Keywords: curtain walls; glazing; human factors; reflection glare; Taiwan; urban design; urban microclimate; visualization;
ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
URL: http://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/link.asp?id=fpq7k80c8033wrp9
Abstract:
The relationship between reflection glare caused by buildings and the local urban environment is explored. Reflection glare becomes undesirable if it accidentally or improperly falls within a person's visual cone and intrudes upon people's work. Thirty buildings were selected in Taipei for a survey of effective reflection glare sources judged by glare boundary, visibility, and their impact on the surrounding environment. Building and environment related factors include building orientation, height and materials, neighbouring open space and street width, and building codes. Reflection glare caused by the design, location and orientation of curtain-walled buildings is identified as an important urban issue effecting the comfort and safety of people as well as the thermal load and energy use in buildings. As a result, the design, location and impact of buildings' reflective surfaces should be given consideration in building design, urban planning and regulation.