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Dr. Chantal Basurto

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Organisation

Tyndall Research Institute

Department

International Energy Research Centre (IERC)

Job title

Postdoctoral Researcher

Based in

Ireland

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Publications

Integrating daylight with general and task lighting: a longitudinal in-the-wild study in individual and open space working areas

Implementation of machine learning techniques for the quasi real-time blind and electric lighting optimization in a controlled experimental facility

An integrated and strategic evaluation of automated blind controls to achieve energy and occupants comfort objectives

Daylight interests

Working on daylight in relation to

HumansSocietyTechnologyBuildingsCities

Why daylight matters in my work

First, as an architect, by studying the work of prominent architects whose use of daylight in their designs are almost artistic masterpieces (e.g. Le Corbusier, Tadao Ando). Then as a researcher, because I want to understand its effect on people, and its benefits at individual and global level.

Good to know about me

I could also have worked as

Something related to art: photographer, dancer, painter.

I would have loved to have a coffee with

Herman Hesse, Nietzsche, Albert Camus, Vincent Van Gogh, Hieronymus Bosch, Egon Schiele

Most beautiful song of all time

Right now: The cinematic Orchestra, To build a Home & Arrival of the Birds, Transformation

Disciplines

Main discipline

Architecture

Other disciplines

Biology, Computer Science, Engineering and Technology, Physics, Psychology

Fields of expertise

Daylighting Technology, Energy Research, Health in Buildings, Lighting Design, Lighting Technology