Benefits of Daylighting in Architecture

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In recent years, more architects have been designing spaces to maximize the use of natural daylight. However, few designers fully appreciate just how important regular access to natural daylight is to building occupants' physical and mental well-being.


๏ปฟBelow are just a few of the reasons why you should include access to natural daylight for your occupants in your next project.

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Why is Natural Daylight Important?


It is scientifically proven that natural light helps people become happier, calm, healthy, and productive. 

Natural light also reduces feelings of tiredness and helps you be more attentive.

Humans Need the Natural Day & Night Cycle | Our Biological Clock Helps Keep Us Healthy

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What Are Circadian Rhythms?


Circadian rhythms are physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle.

๏ปฟThese natural processes respond primarily to light and dark. 

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Circadian rhythms promote sleepiness before usual bedtime, help initiate sleep, and begin promoting wakefulness before usual wake-up time in the morning.

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Circadian rhythms promote sleepiness before bedtime, help initiate sleep, and begin promoting wake-fullness before usual wake-up time in the morning

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What is Daylighting in Architecture?


Daylighting is the relationship between architecture and how natural light is optimized in a space or place for more excellent health and well-being benefits.

The best-proven strategy is to employ light layers - using daylight for basic ambient light levels.

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For help incorporating natural daylight into your next project please reach out to us via email or phone.


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