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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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 -
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 -
Recycling Bottles - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
SFTool Case Study 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 › about › 185 › recycling-bottles -
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 -
Post Consumer Fiber Paper - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Tools Case Study 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 › about › 201 › post-consumer-fiber-paper -
MaterialDetails - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Description Skylights/light tubes allow daylight to penetrate into a space. They are...in order to maximize the amount of daylight brought into the space. Installationhttps://sftool.gov › material › 2148 › skylights-solar-tubes -
MaterialDetails - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
For alignment with LEED Standards Daylight Controls: Must switch or dim electric...electric lights in response to daylight illumination in the space. ID+C EA: Optimizehttps://sftool.gov › material › 1996 › timer -
Sustainability Program Development - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Tools Case Study 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 › about › 481 › sustainability-program-development -
MaterialDetails - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
ID+C EA: Optimize Energy Performance Daylight Controls: Must switch or dim electric...electric lights in response to daylight illumination in the space. ID+C EA: Optimizehttps://sftool.gov › material › 1993 › occupant-sensor -
MaterialDetails - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...frosted or fritted glass helps to allow daylight to enter a space without compromising...and ID+C EQ: Quality Views O+M EQ: Daylight and Quality Viewshttps://sftool.gov › material › 2103 › interior-glazing -
Sustainability Success at the Provo Area Office J. Kresge and C. Southworth, March 2017
Occupancy Sensor Lighting Upgrades Daylighting Sensor (Shuts lights off when ambienthttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-case-studies › Sustainability Success at the Provo Area Office %E2%80%93 J. Kresge and C. Southworth March 2017.pdf -
Flexible Workplace Design - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...controlled lighting, and controllable daylight/glare control. Construction and Demolition...Tools Case Study The Importance of Daylight While many people prefer to be inhttps://sftool.gov › learn › about › 243 › flexible-workplace-design -
Support Area - Details View - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Requirements Lighting Lighting Use daylight sensor controls that turn off electric...light-colored ceiling tiles to reflect daylight to allow natural light to effectivelyhttps://sftool.gov › explore › green-workspace › 87 › support-area -
Building Plug Loads - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Search Case Study 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 › about › 572 › building-plug-loads -
Adaptable Workplace Laboratory - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...controlled lighting, and controllable daylight/glare control. Flexible Workplace...lighting (light switches, occupant or daylight sensors with override capability,https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 64 › adaptable-workplace-laboratory -
Integrative Design Process > IEQ - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...exhaust to maintain adequate IEQ. Daylight, task lighting, filtration, ventilation...designer, should ensure as much natural daylight permeates the space as possible. Ahttps://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 31 › ieq › integrative-design-process -
Human Behavior > IEQ - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Office Work Performance Daylight / Views Providing daylight access and views for...downlight troffers were provided. Daylight provides an engaging and visuallyhttps://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 49 › ieq › human-impact -
Emerging Technologies
Electrochromic Windows Integrated Daylighting Systems Photovoltaic- Thermal Systemhttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-case-studies › GPG - K Powell GSA - ISWG 180517.pdf
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