Daylight as a building material

Credits: Duncan Lomax, Ravage Productions

Modern society often neglects natural daylight, leading to circadian darkness. Daylighting designers focus on daylight as a building material, aiming to maximize benefits while minimizing drawbacks. Principles include daylight analysis, provision, health, well-being, aesthetics, sustainability, energy efficiency, and building codes. Incorporating daylight shapes the built environment, reduces artificial lighting, and ensures safety.

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