The Fall and Rise off glare

By Owen Howlett 2000-08-01T00:00:00

Some theorists continue to cite the Unified Glare Rating as an indicator of lighting quality (the lower the rating, the better the lit environment). But what does the term 'discomfort glare' actually stand for, and to what extent does it affect visual comfort and/or productivity in the workplace?

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