Question

Explain the concepts discomfort glare and disability glare? Give 3 examples of how to minimise glare in an open office

Answer 1

● Disability glare is the reduction in visibility caused by intense light sources in the field of view.

whereas, discomfort glare is the sensation of annoyance or even pain induced by overly bright sources.

● Examples to minimise glare in an open office:-

• Control natural light from windows by using curtains, blinds or window tinting.

• Reposition the workstation or light source.

• Adjust the intensity of general lighting to suitable level which not induce glare.

• Use anti-glare screen so that they will not create glare.

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