Considering that 90–95% of our time is spent indoors and that 28% of the energy demand in commercial buildings comes from lighting, proper daylighting strategies are more essential than ever. This course describes how to best harness the benefits of natural light without causing occupant discomfort, discusses how to calculate daylighting accurately, and presents case studies on the performance of daylight redirecting films.

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

• Discuss the benefits of using natural light for occupant health, well-being, and productivity and for lighting energy savings.
• Describe the important considerations for using natural light related to climate and location, building location, and lighting and controls to ensure adequate interior light, minimal lighting and cooling energy usage, and occupant protection from solar heat gain and glare.
• Describe methods for calculating daylighting in a space.
• List the methods of sidelighting design and explain the important considerations for optimal results with clerestory windows, light shelves, and daylight redirecting blinds and films, and use case studies to evaluate the performance of daylight redirecting film.

Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.

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