Why Daylighting Matters

High quality daylighting design has the potential to increase user satisfaction and productivity. In addition, when used in conjunction with energy-efficient lighting and controls, daylighting can reduce energy consumed by electric lighting by up to 70% as well as reduce overall building energy use.

Successfully designing daylighting into buildings in a manner that supports high ratings of visual comfort while also saving energy can be a complex and challenging process. The Daylighting Pattern Guide can help. This interactive tool, with 19 prime examples of well-designed daylit spaces around the United States, helps users find good examples of daylighting.

Inside the Daylighting Pattern Guide

• A visual and interactive platform equally useful to both those with and without experience in daylighting and lighting design practices.
• Easy-to-understand daylighting design principles
• 19 prime examples of well-designed daylit spaces from around the United States.
• A range of examples representing a wide range of spatial scales and uses. Project types include: offices, schools, libraries, laboratories, museums, industrial facilities, and recreational facilities.

Learn more about the guide with this printer friendly factsheet.