Influence of vertical eye illuminance on workers’ visual comfort in green industrial landscape spaces: case study from the textile factory in Sri Lanka

Abstract

This research investigates the influence of vertical eye illuminance in the visual comfort of workers in green industrial landscapes in the context of the textile and apparel sectors in Sri Lanka. Industrialization is a part of economic development, and the textile industry is a major player in the economy of Sri Lanka. Green industrial landscape spaces create environmental responsibility and support the well-being of workers by providing better outdoor lighting. Utilizing a mixed-methodology system consisting of behavioral mapping, photographic recording, and in-situ illuminance readings by lux meters, this research assesses the levels of visual comfort in different areas of a green-certified textile production facility. The major outcomes indicate that vertical eye illuminance highly varies from space and time and hence affects the workers' level of comfort. This research deepens the understanding of outdoor visual comfort in the context of industries for the implementation of sustainable workplace design for the improvement of employee welfare and productivity.