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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The Importance of Daylight - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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Space Reconfiguration, Renovation, and Construction - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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Net Zero Energy Building Examples - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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Building Energy Security and Efficiency - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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TWS_HealthComfortPerformance_2(2024).xlsx
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Transformation to Net Zero Energy Buildings - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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Promote_Health_Comfort_And_Performance_While_Working_From_Home.pdf
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Promote_Productivity_Health_and_Well-being_While_Working_From_Home.pdf
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Health and Wellness Crosswalk - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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SFTool Guiding Principles Checklist Updated 12-19-24.xlsx
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Improving_Energy_Efficiency_of_the_Home_Office.pdf
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The Workplace Environment as a Catalyst for Social Change - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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Enclosed Conference - Details View - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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Break/Pantry - Details View - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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Resources > Lighting - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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System Bundling > Lighting - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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System Bundling > IEQ - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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Spatial Equity - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...space. Assure equitable access to daylight and views. Lower workstation panels...and view corridors will increase daylight and views to the outdoors. Lower panelshttps://sftool.gov › learn › about › 245 › spatial-equity -
Circadian Light - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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Tenant Corridor - Details View - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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