1/14 DAYLIGHT ILLUMINATION LEVELS IN VARIED ROOM CONFIGURATIONS AT THE VIEW CONDOMINIUM, PENANG, MALAYSIA Adel Abdullah 1 , Sharifah Fairuz Syed Fadzil 2 and Nedhal Ahmed M. Al-Tamimi 3 1, 2,3 School of Housing, Building and Planning, University Science Malaysia, Malaysia aao.rd08@student.usm.my; sfsf@usm.my and nedhalali.rd08@student.usm.my ABSTRACT Daylight illumination levels in a room depend on the room design and configurations especially in its glazed area and location in the wall surfaces that allows light to penetrate in. The design of the room varies according to the architect and this allow for many shapes and configurations not limited to the simple rectangle only. Daylight entry in these varied rooms can be developed according to the architects intuition and intention. In this paper, daylight illumination levels were measured in three varied room configurations at The View condominiums in Penang, Malaysia. The percentage daylight factors were calculated and analysis of the sky component exposure was carried out for each room. Recommendations were given for day lighting design for rooms in the tropical climate. Key words: Daylight factor, illumination, WFR window to floor ration, sky component 1. INTRODUCTION Daylighting is the illumination of building interiors with sunlight or sky light and is known to affect visual performance, lighting quality, health, human performance, and energy efficiency. Daylighting the interior space of buildings is an important consideration for architectural design. Studies have shown that increased daylighting improves worker productivity, provides for faster patient recovery, and improves students’ grades. Additional benefits of daylighting include keeping our biological clocks in order and relieving stress. These benefits have long been recognized in Europe, where minimum amounts of daylighting and an opportunity to enjoy an exterior view are regulated (ASHRAE, 2001). Successful daylighting schemes enhance architectural design, provide health benefits to occupants, and reduce energy consumption for electric lighting.