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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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  • Sustainability Topics - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...includes air quality, but also access to daylight and views, pleasant acoustic conditions
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  • Driving Health Through Built Environment Interventions: Evidenced Based Design in Action

    Hospital. Workspaces Provide natural daylight for majority of workspaces 7.1 Centers
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  • GSA Impact Study_ISWGpost.pdf

    Individually controlled thermal zones Daylight harvesting control system Operable
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  • FBPTa Competencies Model update - 5.30.2023.xlsx

    ... o Lighting control systems (ex. daylight harvesting) o HVAC load shedding o...only: Lighting control systems (ex. daylight harvesting) ✔ ✔ The training resource
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  • FBPTa Competencies Model update - Public comment - 10.29.2024.xlsx

    ... o Lighting control systems (ex. daylight harvesting) o HVAC load shedding o...only: Lighting control systems (ex. daylight harvesting) ✔ ✔ The training resource
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  • FBPTa Competencies Model update - (5.13.2022).xlsx

    ... o Lighting control systems (ex. daylight harvesting) o HVAC load shedding o...only: Lighting control systems (ex. daylight harvesting) ✔ ✔ The training resource
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  • Core Competencies Model - 2020 update (Final).xlsx

    ... o Lighting control systems (ex. daylight harvesting) o HVAC load shedding o...only: Lighting control systems (ex. daylight harvesting) ✔ 4.1.4. Demonstrate knowledge
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  • Core Competencies Model - 2019 update.xlsx

    ... o Lighting control systems (ex. daylight harvesting) o HVAC load shedding o...only: Lighting control systems (ex. daylight harvesting) ✔ 4.1.4. Demonstrate knowledge
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Core Competencies Model - 2019 update.xlsx

  • Core Competencies Model - 2018 update - Final APr 2019.xlsx

    ... o Lighting control systems (ex. daylight harvesting) o HVAC load shedding o...only: Lighting control systems (ex. daylight harvesting) ✔ 4.1.4. Demonstrate knowledge
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Core Competencies Model - 2018 update - Final APr 2019.xlsx

  • Core Competencies Model - 2018 update - Public Comment.xlsx

    ... o Lighting control systems (ex. daylight harvesting) o HVAC load shedding o...only: Lighting control systems (ex. daylight harvesting) ✔ 4.1.4. Demonstrate knowledge
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Core Competencies Model - 2018 update - Public Comment.xlsx

  • Core Competencies Model - 2017 Update - Final February 2018_0.xlsx

    ... o Lighting control systems (ex. daylight harvesting) o HVAC load shedding o... o Lighting control systems (ex. daylight harvesting) o HVAC load shedding o
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