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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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  • Mandates / Standards > IEQ - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...damage, and health risks. Maximize daylighting, install lighting controls, task...healthy dining options, potable water, daylight, plants, and exterior views. Guiding
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 34 › ieq › relevant-mandates-and-rating-systems

  • MaterialDetails - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Description Clerestory windows allow daylight to penetrate into a space. They are...are designed to allow daylight to penetrate a space, and therefore are located
    https://sftool.gov › material › 2015 › clerestory-window

  • MaterialDetails - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...Daylight Controls Description Daylight controls measure the amount of daylight/ambient...electric light levels accordingly. Daylight controls should be designed with multiple
    https://sftool.gov › material › 2106 › daylight-controls

  • MaterialDetails - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Description Interior light shelves direct daylight deep into a space by bouncing natural...occupied areas. Blinds and other daylight control devices should be installed
    https://sftool.gov › material › 2014 › interior-light-shelves

  • 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

  • Cafeteria - Details View - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...energy consumption. Incorporate daylighting or views to the outside to create...Requirements Windows and Daylighting Windows and Daylighting Skylights can provide
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-workspace › 88 › cafeteria

  • Building Certification Standards Crosswalk - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Enhance the Indoor Environment: Daylighting and Lighting Controls GP 4.3. Enhance...Quality - Thermal Comfort i:20 gp:26 Daylighting and lighting controls Healthy, Effective
    https://sftool.gov › learn › GRScrosswalk

  • 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. Installation
    https://sftool.gov › material › 2016 › skylights-solar-tubes

  • MaterialDetails - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    BD+C EA: Minimum Energy Performance Daylight Penetration: Demonstrate through computer...BD+C and ID+C; 50% for O+M) achieve daylight illuminance levels of a minimum of
    https://sftool.gov › material › 2010 › glass---low-emissivity

  • System Overview > Lighting - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...lighting controls, and better use of daylighting. Source: Whole Bulding Design Guide...Furnishings Surface Reflectance Daylighting General Lighting Accent Lighting
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 1 › lighting › system-overview

  • MaterialDetails - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Facility Maintenance and Renovation Daylight Penetration: Demonstrate through computer...BD+C and ID+C; 50% for O+M) achieve daylight illuminance levels of a minimum of
    https://sftool.gov › material › 2013 › blinds

  • MaterialDetails - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    BD+C EA: Minimum Energy Performance Daylight Penetration: Demonstrate through computer...BD+C and ID+C; 50% for O+M) achieve daylight illuminance levels of a minimum of
    https://sftool.gov › material › 2007 › fiberglass

  • MaterialDetails - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...systems can be automated to respond to daylight levels or needs within the space....Facility Maintenance and Renovation Daylight Penetration: Demonstrate through computer
    https://sftool.gov › material › 2012 › shades

  • Project Guidance - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...be implemented? For example, was daylighting considered as an energy saving strategy...effective and efficient by incorporating daylighting? What regulations and requirements
    https://sftool.gov › plan › 263 › project-guidance

  • Building Systems Upgrades - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...and workstations Maximize access to daylight and views Locate interior offices...polyester opaque film Implement passive daylighting strategies such as light shelves
    https://sftool.gov › plan › 267 › building-systems-upgrades

  • Improving_Energy_Efficiency_of_the_Home_Office.pdf

    Use LED light bulbs and utilize daylighting in home office. Check for programs
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Improving_Energy_Efficiency_of_the_Home_Office.pdf

  • Integrative Design Process > Lighting - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...contributing to the building's heat load. Daylighting, task lighting and occupant control...the lighting strategy. Maximizing daylight requires meticulous planning of not
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 2 › lighting › integrative-design-process

  • MaterialDetails - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...space, and may be used as part of a daylighting strategy, both on the exterior and
    https://sftool.gov › material › 2021 › glass

  • System Overview > IEQ - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    General Lighting Occupant Control Daylighting Views Low-Emitting Materials
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 30 › ieq › system-overview

  • Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Skylights - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...primary purpose of which is to provide daylighting and/or ventilation. Product Details
    https://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 26 › doors-windows › 1591 › skylights › 0

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