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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:

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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Sustainability Topics - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...includes air quality, but also access to daylight and views, pleasant acoustic conditions
    https://sftool.gov › learn › 1 › sustainability-topics
  • 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
  • GSA Impact Study_ISWGpost.pdf

    Individually controlled thermal zones Daylight harvesting control system Operable
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-case-studies › GSA Impact Study_ISWGpost.pdf
  • Driving Health Through Built Environment Interventions: Evidenced Based Design in Action

    Hospital. Workspaces Provide natural daylight for majority of workspaces 7.1 Centers
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-policies-strategies › ISWG York Fitwel 07-20-2017.pdf

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