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BREEAM Visual comfort Daylighting

2017-11-20T16:45:31Z

Stefani Erika Papadaki:

= Introduction =

Natural light has been always present in people's lives and is a source not probable to cease in the near future. However, the daylight levels humans are exposed to indoors nowadays are changing because of the diversification of buildings, social activities and a higher need of being indoors. Although it is possible to function without the presence of daylight, studies have proven that natural light is significantly important for the health of the occupants. It can affect humans psychologically and physiologically while it may also improve the mood, reduce stress levels, lower the fatigue and eyestrain. In addition, daylight can improve the performance of students and employees, while a view out of the room has been affirmed to positively affect the well being of occupants.

Daylight is also a way to minimise the electricity used for artificial lighting and can furthermore influence the heating and cooling loads. In office buildings for example, artificial lighting can account up to 45% of the total electrical load. Since daylight is the most affordable energy saving technique with the shortest payback time when compared to others, it makes it one of the easiest and cheapest energy efficient measures to implement. Therefore, to achieve the highest possible savings in assets and energy, full advantage of the natural source of light needs to be taken.

= Aim and benefits =

To encourage best practice in visual performance and comfort by ensuring daylighting, artificial lighting and occupant controls are considered.

= When to consider =

This issue should be considered for all types of buildings as the value it gives to the occupants is very important for the health, mental wellbeing and productivity. An extra focus should be given to daylighting when it considers buildings mostly used in daytime, like office or educational buildings.

= Step by step guidance =

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

= Tools and resources =

= Tips and best practice =

There may be optional sub-headings here for:

== Design teams ==

== Clients ==

== Contractors ==

== Subject specialists ==

= Typical evidence =

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BREEAM Visual comfort Daylighting

2017-11-16T17:30:00Z

Stefani Erika Papadaki:

= Introduction =

Natural light has been always present in people's lives and is a source not probable to cease in the near future. However, the daylight levels humans are exposed to indoors nowadays are changing because of the diversification of buildings, social activities and a higher need of being indoors. Although it is possible to function without the presence of daylight, studies have proven that natural light is significantly important for the health of the occupants. It can affect humans psychologically and physiologically while it may also improve the mood, reduce stress levels, lower the fatigue and eyestrain. In addition, daylight can improve the performance of students and employees, while a view out of the room has been affirmed to positively affect the well being of occupants.

Daylight is also a way to minimise the electricity used for artificial lighting and can furthermore influence the heating and cooling loads. In office buildings for example, artificial lighting can account up to 45% of the total electrical load. Since daylight is the most affordable energy saving technique with the shortest payback time when compared to others, it makes it one of the easiest and cheapest energy efficient measures to implement. Therefore, to achieve the highest possible savings in assets and energy, full advantage of the natural source of light needs to be taken.

= Aim and benefits =

To encourage best practice in visual performance and comfort by ensuring daylighting, artificial lighting and occupant controls are considered.

= When to consider =

This issue should be considered for all types of buildings as the value it gives to the occupants is very important for the health, mental wellbeing and productivity. An extra focus should be given to daylighting when it considers buildings mostly used in daytime, like office or educational buildings.

= Step by step guidance =

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

= Tools and resources =

= Tips and best practice =

There may be optional sub-headings here for:

== Design teams ==

== Clients ==

== Contractors ==

== Subject specialists ==

= Typical evidence =

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BREEAM Visual comfort Daylighting

2017-11-16T17:24:42Z

Stefani Erika Papadaki:

= Introduction =

Natural light has been always present in people's lives and is a source not probable to cease in the near future. However, the daylight levels humans are exposed to indoors nowadays are changing because of the diversification of buildings, social activities and a higher need of being indoors. Although it is possible to function without the presence of daylight, studies have proven that natural light is significantly important for the health of the occupants. It can affect humans psychologically and physiologically while it may also improve the mood, reduce stress levels, lower the fatigue and eyestrain. In addition, daylight can improve the performance of students and employees, while a view out of the room has been affirmed to positively affect the well being of occupants.

Daylight is also a way to minimise the electricity used for artificial lighting and can furthermore influence the heating and cooling loads. In office buildings for example, artificial lighting can account up to 45% of the total electrical load. Since daylight is the most affordable energy saving technique with the shortest payback time when compared to others, it makes it one of the easiest and cheapest energy efficient measures to implement. Therefore, to achieve the highest possible savings in assets and energy, full advantage of the natural source of light needs to be taken.

= Aim and benefits =

To encourage best practice in visual performance and comfort by ensuring daylighting, artificial lighting and occupant controls are considered.

= When to consider =

= Step by step guidance =

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

= Tools and resources =

= Tips and best practice =

There may be optional sub-headings here for:

== Design teams ==

== Clients ==

== Contractors ==

== Subject specialists ==

= Typical evidence =

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BREEAM Visual comfort Daylighting

2017-11-16T17:12:53Z

Stefani Erika Papadaki:

Natural light has been always present in people's lives. However, the daylight levels humans are exposed to indoors are changing through years because of the diversification of buildings. Although it is possible to function without the presence of daylight, studies have proven that natural light is significantly important for the health of the occupants. It can affect psychologically and physiologically while it may also improve the mood, reduce stress levels, lower the fatigue and eyestrain. In addition, daylight it can improve the performance of students and employees, while a view out of the room has been affirmed to positively affect the well being of occupants.

= Introduction =

To encourage best practice in visual performance and comfort by ensuring daylighting, artificial lighting and occupant controls are considered.

= Aim and benefits =

= When to consider =

= Step by step guidance =

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

= Tools and resources =

= Tips and best practice =

There may be optional sub-headings here for:

== Design teams ==

== Clients ==

== Contractors ==

== Subject specialists ==

= Typical evidence =

Text

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BREEAM Visual comfort Daylighting

2017-11-16T16:57:16Z

Stefani Erika Papadaki:

= Introduction =

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= Aim and benefits =

= When to consider =

= Step by step guidance =

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

= Tools and resources =

= Tips and best practice =

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== Design teams ==

== Clients ==

== Contractors ==

== Subject specialists ==

= Typical evidence =

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BREEAM Visual comfort Daylighting

2017-11-13T15:31:47Z

Stefani Erika Papadaki:

BREEAM Visual comfort Daylighting

2017-11-13T15:22:25Z

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* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template#Introduction 1 Introduction]
* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template#Aim_and_benefits 2 Aim and benefits]
* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template#When_to_consider 3 When to consider]
* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template#Step_by_step_guidance 4 Step by step guidance]
* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template#Questions_to_ask_while_seeking_compliance 5 Questions to ask while seeking compliance]
* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template#Tools_and_resources 6 Tools and resources]
* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template#Tips_and_best_practice 7 Tips and best practice]
** [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template#Design_teams 7.1 Design teams]
** [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template#Clients 7.2 Clients]
** [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template#Contractors 7.3 Contractors]
** [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template#Subject_specialists 7.4 Subject specialists]
* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template#Typical_evidence 8 Typical evidence]
* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template#Find_out_more 9 Find out more]
** [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template#Related_articles_on_Designing_Buildings_Wiki_.28heading_level_3.29 9.1 Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki (heading level 3)]
** [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template#External_references_.28heading_level_3.29 9.2 External references (heading level 3)]