Bim.com Import 2026-06-24 10:48:19 Properties Visible light transmittance v1.0
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Visible light transmittance
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Definition

The exact mathematical percentage of incident electromagnetic radiation within the human visual spectrum (380–740 nm) that successfully passes through a transparent or translucent barrier.

Description

The primary architectural metric for calculating natural daylight autonomy, reducing reliance on artificial lighting grids, and optimizing occupant visual comfort.

Example

70

Technical definition

Data type

Float

Unit

Percent (%)

Quantity Kind

Reflectance

Usage

Property groups (1)

References

Reference documents (1)

  • EN 410 Glass Light and Solar Transmission v1.0

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