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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:

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  • PowerPoint Presentation

    ...visual perspectives utilizing natural daylight. Design, Construction, & Operational
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-case-studies › Sielcken Denver Fed Ctr - ISWg 3-16-23 .pdf

  • Building Plug Loads - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Report. 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 benefits
    https://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. A
    https://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 visually
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 49 › ieq › human-impact

  • Emerging Technologies

    Electrochromic Windows Integrated Daylighting Systems Photovoltaic- Thermal System
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-case-studies › GPG - K Powell GSA - ISWG 180517.pdf

  • Green Procurement - Open Office Area - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...collaborative to individual setup. Optimize daylight and views, and avoid blocking views
    https://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products-workspaces › 61 › open-office-area

  • The WELL Building Standard

    ...rights reserved. LIGHT Benefit from daylight & lighting systems designed to increase...promote sleep. Circadian design Daylighting Glare control Color quality
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-policies-strategies › ISWG_GSA WELL Intro 2.0.pdf

  • Share - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Sustainability Working Group The Importance of Daylight Health Flexible Workplace Design Occupant
    https://sftool.gov › apply

  • Building Upgrades for Energy Efficiency

    Results Measure - Daylight Harvesting Measure - Daylight Harvesting Discussion...Results Measure - Daylight Harvesting Measure - Daylight Harvesting Discussion
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-tools › ISWG 5_25_17 - SFTool.pdf

  • Site Map - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Spatial Equity The Importance of Daylight The Workplace Environment as a Catalyst
    https://sftool.gov › home › sitemap

  • Green Procurement - Workspaces - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...collaborative to individual setup. Optimize daylight and views, and avoid blocking views
    https://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › workspaces

  • Health Enhancing Strategies - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...includes air quality, but also access to daylight and views, pleasant acoustic conditions
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 643 › health-enhancing-strategies

  • Computer/LAN room - Details View - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...light-colored ceiling tiles to reflect daylight to allow natural light to effectively
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-workspace › 86 › computerlan-room

  • Sense of Place - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...should reflect this through its use of daylight, views, design motifs, and natural
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 241 › sense-place

  • Microsoft PowerPoint - ISWG_-_Briefing_2014-05-22.pptx.pptm

    Orientation Compare Concepts  Daylight Harvesting Potential  Solar Gain...water for irrigation Occupancy and daylight sensors Light shelves & sun shades
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-policies-strategies › 10 Donna McIntire - Sustainability Global Portfolio.pdf

  • ISWG

    ...functionality Vegetative roof Daylight Occupant experience Two national...partitions block access to views and daylight - and contribute to sense of isolation
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-case-studies › 13 Judith Heerwagen - EPA Denver Demonstration Project.pdf

  • Slide 1

    ...north/south orientation that will maximize daylight harvesting and views, while reducing...Harvesting Center Light Court To maximize daylight the courtrooms are centered around
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-case-studies › LA Courthouse - D Allen GSA - ISWG 180517.pdf

  • Mandates / Standards > Planted Roof - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Air Quality Management Program EQc5 Daylight and Quality Views https://www.usgbc
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 80 › planted-roof › relevant-mandates-and-rating-systems

  • Tour Sustainable Workspaces and Building Systems - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...collaborative to individual setup. Optimize daylight and views, and avoid blocking views
    https://sftool.gov › Explore

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