Summary
This paper discusses the health performance of the Southeast Tunisian cave dwellings of Matmata, using the WELLV1 rating system to evaluate how the design of these historical buildings promotes physical and psychological health.
Categories
Well-being: The paper discusses the WELLV1 rating system, which focuses on the health performance of the built environment, and how it applies to the Matmata cave dwellings, indicating a significant focus on well-being.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses the importance of circadian lighting design and solar glare control in the Matmata dwellings, indicating a significant focus on lighting design considerations.
Author(s)
HM Raslan, DS Saeed
Publication Year
2023
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