Abstract:Daylight is closely related to human health, and its non-visual effects are closely associated with the design of the light environment in buildings. By systematically reviewing the relevant research at home and abroad in the past 15 years, based on the basic characteristics and research directions of the non-visual effects of daylight, this paper analyzes and summarizes the relevant spatial scenes(such as campus, office, and medical spaces), spatial variables, quantitative indicators, standards and the main research methods related to the non-visual daylight environment in buildings. The research found that spatial variables, climatic conditions, and time factors jointly affect the non-visual daylight environment of building spaces. Five types of spatial variables—namely urban design, spatial form, light control interface, indoor attributes, and viewpoint characteristics—significantly influence on the non-visual effects. Quantitative indicators and standards still need to be further improved, and the main research methods can be divided into on-site measurement and simulation experiments. Finally, the research direction and application of the non-visual effects in the daylight environment of buildings are prospected.