Daylighting
Daylighting uses natural daylight as a substitute for electrical lighting. While it will likely be counterproductive to eliminate electrical lighting completely, the best proven strategy is to employ layers of light - using daylight for basic ambient light levels while providing occupants with additional lighting options to meet their needs.
An effective daylighting strategy appropriately illuminates the building space without subjecting occupants to glare or major variations in light levels, which can impact comfort and productivity.
In order to provide equitable access to daylight ensure the space is optimized to disperse daylight well. Locate private offices toward the core of the space and specify low workstation panels. Use glass walls and light-colored surfaces on walls and desks to disperse daylight throughout the space. In all daylighting strategies, it is important to consider glare and to take steps to minimize it. Find more strategies below:
GSA | Saving Energy through Lighting and Daylighting Strategies
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Child Care Centers - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...minimize maintenance time and efforts. Daylight sensors can be used to control fixtures...indoor air, access to full-spectrum daylight and views of nature, developmentallyhttps://sftool.gov › learn › about › 502 › child-care-centers -
Circadian Light for Your Health B. Steverson, March 2017
Avoidance Health Promotion We know that daylight can help light our buildings and reduce...human history, we lived outdoors in a daylight rich world as hunter-gatherers… Wehttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-case-studies › Circadian Light for Your Health %E2%80%93 B. Steverson March 2017.pdf -
Integrative Design Process > HVAC - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...of this power is wasted as heat. Daylighting systems can save on lighting energyhttps://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 10 › hvac › integrative-design-process -
PowerPoint Presentation
...infiltration Provide occupancy and daylight sensors Pre-occupancy flush-out...connects to site Workspace open to daylight and views Efficient envelope ratiohttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-case-studies › Federal Center South Building 1202 %E2%80%93 RThomas, Mar. 2013.pdf -
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...geometry (passive solar) maximizes daylighting and takes advantage of local wind...communications ar ch ite ct ur e Designed for Daylighting  Narrow building footprint, largehttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-case-studies › NASA Ames Sustainability Base_SDianati Nov 2012.pdf -
Interior Lighting Campaign M. Myer, March 2017
...loop daylighting harvesting control for 15' perimeter zone  8 daylight harvesting...harvesting zones per floor  Daylight dimming to 0% Best Use of Lighting Controlshttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-policies-strategies › Interior Lighting Campaign %E2%80%93 M. Myer March 2017.pdf -
Guiding Principles for High Performance and Sustainable Federal Buildings and Associated Instructions
...indoor environmental quality, and daylighting along with other comprehensive design...Sustainable Federal Buildings 9 b. Daylighting and Lighting Controls Maximize opportunitieshttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › guiding_principles_for_sustainable_federal_buildings_and_associated_instructions_february_2016.pdf -
Interior Lighting Campaign M. Myer, March 2017
...loop daylighting harvesting control for 15' perimeter zone  8 daylight harvesting...harvesting zones per floor  Daylight dimming to 0% Best Use of Lighting Controlshttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-case-studies › Interior Lighting Campaign %E2%80%93 M. Myer March 2017.pdf -
Interior Lighting Campaign M. Myer, March 2017
...loop daylighting harvesting control for 15' perimeter zone  8 daylight harvesting...harvesting zones per floor  Daylight dimming to 0% Best Use of Lighting Controlshttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-tools › Interior Lighting Campaign %E2%80%93 M. Myer March 2017.pdf -
ISWG HAWG 1-25-18.pdf
...healthy dining options, potable water, daylight, plants, and exterior views. Plus...Ventilation and Thermal Comfort Daylighting and Lighting Controls Indoor Airhttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-policies-strategies › ISWG HAWG 1-25-18.pdf -
GPG Overview - KPowell Sep2013, updated May2015.pdf
Plant Control LIGHTING Integrated Daylighting Systems, 08.14 * Occupant Responsive...Plant Control LIGHTING Integrated Daylighting Systems, 08.14 * Occupant Responsivehttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-tools › GPG Overview - KPowell Sep2013, updated May2015.pdf -
Systems Thinking - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...used by the occupants, the amount of daylight available and how it penetrates thehttps://sftool.gov › plan › 250 › systems-thinking -
Partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy for Efficiency
...â— Internal Solar Shade System for Daylight Harvesting & Thermal Control Energy...Owners/Operators â— Potential increase in daylighting in existing buildings â— Energy reductionhttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-tools › Commercial Buildings Integration Group Update.pdf -
Best Practices & Case Studies - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Steverson explains the importance of daylight for human health, highlighting some...desktop LEDs that can mimic natural daylight. Some advice from Brian and his colleagueshttps://sftool.gov › learn › agency-practices › 446 › iswg-case-studies -
PowerPoint Presentation
Measures: Natural ventilation Daylighting Roof monitors Efficient HVAChttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-case-studies › Numbers and Names_ZNE - CHiggins updtd Feb. 2015.pdf -
Green Teams - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...reduce electricity use See Optimizing Daylighting for more tips Incorporate biophilichttps://sftool.gov › plan › 408 › green-teams -
Green Globes Basic Presentation
...moisture. IV.C.1 Daylighting: Daylight Factor - Achieve a minimum daylight factor of...for critical visual tasks. IV.C.2 Daylighting: Dimming/Lighting Controls - Providehttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-tools › 14 Erin Shaffer - Principles for New and Renovation Construction.pdf -
Occupant Comfort - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...electric lighting, better access to daylight, materials selected to improve air...Adjustability 33% Furniture Comfort 30% Daylight 23% Views 23% Temperatures 18% Amounthttps://sftool.gov › learn › about › 242 › occupant-comfort -
Building Selection - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Understand the extent of penetration of daylight into the floorplate, and how glare...Agencies Case Study The Importance of Daylight While many people prefer to be inhttps://sftool.gov › learn › about › 633 › building-selection -
Case Studies - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Spatial Equity The Importance of Daylight While many people prefer to be in...in spaces with abundant daylight, a critical question is to what extent the benefitshttps://sftool.gov › learn › 42 › case-studies
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