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Daylight Sufficiency Goal

The daylight sufficiency goal specifies the amount of daylight needed to provide adequate light to perform typical tasks appropriate to each space, without additional electric lighting. It is measured in lumens or foot-candles. 

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  • The Importance of Daylight - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    The Importance of Daylight Highlights from the U.S. Department of Energy's “Energy...prefer to be in spaces with abundant daylight, a critical question is to what extent
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 579 › importance-daylight

  • Circadian Light - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...local time. If a person receives a sufficient amount of light to be awake when...the benefits of circadian-effective daylight can be supplemented through electric
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 577 › circadian-light

  • Resources > Lighting - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...by setting a Lighting Power Density goal. Limit the use of outdoor and accent...Optimize Daylighting: Set a daylight sufficiency goal and employ a daylighting strategy
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 36 › lighting › resources-impact

  • Buildings and Health - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...a connection to nature Access to daylight from all regularly occupied spaces...Biophilic Design Destination Nodes Daylight Access Quiet and Wellness Rooms Water
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 576 › buildings-health

  • Transformation to Net Zero Energy Buildings - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...investments impact the Net Zero Energy goal. Prepare a basic action plan and start...devices Insulation Natural ventilation Daylighting Efficient systems. As you reduce
    https://sftool.gov › plan › 421 › transformation-net-energy-buildings

  • Building Energy Security and Efficiency - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ... for example, by capitalizing on daylight to reduce lighting installation costs...Efficient Buildings (GEBs), uniting the goals of building energy efficiency and building
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 659 › building-energy-security-efficiency

  • Biophilia and Design - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Practice Biophilic Design Principles and Goals How Do we Know Biophilia Enhances Health...environment. Case Study The Importance of Daylight While many people prefer to be in
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 580 › biophilia-design

  • Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...again and again Maximize access to daylight and views Select light colors that...that reflect light in support of daylight strategies Consider low height workstation
    https://sftool.gov › plan › 264 › furniture-fixtures-equipment

  • Space Reconfiguration, Renovation, and Construction - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...exterior glazing Implement passive daylighting strategies such as exterior shades...vertical fins and light shelves to allow daylight to penetrate into the building floorplate
    https://sftool.gov › plan › 265 › space-reconfiguration-renovation-construction

  • Green Building Certification Systems - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...performance with specific environmental goals and requirements. Certification systems...establish operational health and wellness goals. Net Zero (energy, carbon, waste, water)
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 668 › green-building-certification-systems

  • Net Zero Energy Building Examples - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...solar heating and cooling. Extensive daylighting. Shading to minimize summer cooling...building materials. LED lighting and daylight harvesting. Carbon dioxide refrigerant
    https://sftool.gov › plan › 422 › net-energy-building-examples

  • Systems Thinking - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...the project level for example, if a goal is to reduce energy from lighting and...used by the occupants, the amount of daylight available and how it penetrates the
    https://sftool.gov › plan › 250 › systems-thinking

  • Building Water Use - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...the Earth's freshwater supply. The goal of a responsible building operator should...demand with water availability. The goal is to achieve a state where the amount
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 45 › building-water

  • System Bundling > Lighting - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...simultaneously, like optimizing daylighting and occupant comfort. Building systems...best be bundled together. Optimize Daylighting Technologies: Lighting Control,
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 4 › lighting › system-bundling

  • Health and Wellness Crosswalk - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...establish operational health and wellness goals by exploring how the Federal Guiding...establish operational health and wellness goals by exploring how the Federal Guiding...Exposure from Pest Management Programs Daylight and Circadian Rhythm Diet Exercise
    https://sftool.gov › learn › crosswalk

  • TWS_HealthComfortPerformance_2(2024).xlsx

    ...calculation showing lower MERV filters are sufficient given local air quality conditions...Resource(s): SFTool | Windows and Daylighting Design Guidance Source(s): Green
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › TWS_HealthComfortPerformance_2(2024).xlsx

  • Promote_Health_Comfort_And_Performance_While_Working_From_Home.pdf

    ...access to daylight and views of the outside. Learn more about daylighting on SFTool's...SFTool's Importance of Daylighting page. Choose comfortable, ergonomic work
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Promote_Health_Comfort_And_Performance_While_Working_From_Home.pdf

  • Promote_Productivity_Health_and_Well-being_While_Working_From_Home.pdf

    ...access to daylight and views of the outside. Learn more about daylighting on SFTool's...SFTool's Importance of Daylighting page. Choose comfortable, ergonomic work
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Promote_Productivity_Health_and_Well-being_While_Working_From_Home.pdf

  • Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...includes air quality, but also access to daylight and views, pleasant acoustic conditions...when needed and whether there is sufficient space for occupants. Building managers
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 1 › indoor-environmental-quality-ieq

  • SFTool Guiding Principles Checklist Updated 12-19-24.xlsx

    Select… (Std) Establish sustainability goals as part of the project to meet the...Guiding Principles and incorporate those goals into the design document and process
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › SFTool Guiding Principles Checklist Updated 12-19-24.xlsx

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