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The Human Benefits of Tubular Daylighting
Lighting is one of the most influential elements of the indoor environment, with far-reaching effects on the human body, mind, and spirit. For architects, designing spaces prioritizing natural light is critical to fostering comfort, productivity, and well-being. This course explores the health and wellness benefits of tubular daylighting systems and their role in creating healthier, more sustainable indoor environments. Also noted are applicable credits in the LEED® v5 Building Design and Construction and Interior Design and Construction rating systems and features in the WELL Building Standard™ version 2. The course concludes with a review of several case studies.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Discuss the benefits of daylight on occupant health, wellness, circadian rhythms, and visual comfort when incorporating tubular daylighting devices (TDDs), which also align with daylighting requirements in WELL v2 and LEED v5.
- Explain how tubular daylighting devices can decrease energy costs by reducing radiant heat gain.
- Describe TDDs in applications that provide comfortable, glare-free daylight that improves occupant well-being and performance as reflected in WELL v2 and LEED v5 requirements.
- Recall examples of successful case studies utilizing tubular daylighting to benefit the health and well-being of building occupants by increasing productivity and improving mood and eye comfort.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
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Presenter Information
Name: Neall Digert
Title: VP of Innovation - Kingspan Light + Air/Solatube International, Solatube International
Background: Dr. Digert is active in the global daylighting design and performance metric development process, serving as director of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) from 2011-2013, vice chairperson of the IES Daylighting Committee, founding member and chairperson of the IES Daylighting Metric Committee, codeveloper of the Spatial Daylight Autonomy (sDA) and Annual Sunlight Exposure (ASE) metrics, vice-chairperson of the NEMA Daylighting Management Council, chairperson for the NEMA Daylight Management Council’s Daylighting Symposium Task Group, second vice president of the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Skylight and Sloped Glazing Council, and chairperson for the National Fenestration Rating Council’s (NFRC) Tubular Daylighting Device Task Group responsible for developing the VTannual product testing and performance standard for optically complex fenestration. Dr. Digert’s technical background encompasses illumination engineering, building energy engineering, and the psychology of perception relative to luminous environments. Dr. Digert holds a bachelor of science degree in architectural engineering, a master of science degree in building energy/civil engineering, and a doctorate in building energy/civil engineering, all earned at the University of Colorado.
