Overview
Daylighting is a measure of the amount of natural light from the sky or reflected off surfaces in the external environment that is experienced inside a space. It is typically captured through windows, skylights, and other glazed openings; daylighting strategies must be carefully designed to gain the maximum benefits of the illuminance available at the project location.
Using daylighting effectively is an important feature of sustainable design because natural lighting can help make the building less reliant on the electrical power typically consumed by artificial lighting, which can reduce the total building energy costs by as much as one-third. Good daylighting design can also help to create a visually stimulating and productive environment, which benefits all of the building’s occupants and users.