Benefits of Daylighting in Building Design

Sponsored by National Glass Association
1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 AIBD P-CE; AAA 1 Structured Learning Hour; This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines; AAPEI 1 Structured Learning Hour; This course can be self-reported to the AIBC, as per their CE Guidelines.; MAA 1 Structured Learning Hour; This course can be self-reported to the NLAA.; This course can be self-reported to the NSAA; NWTAA 1 Structured Learning Hour; OAA 1 Learning Hour; SAA 1 Hour of Core Learning

Learning Objectives:

  1. List the benefits of daylight and view through glass to human occupants
  2. Discuss how management of daylighting contributes to occupant comfort
  3. Explain the impact of daylighting as it relates to energy management
  4. Outline glazing solutions integrated with other design objectives

This course is part of the Glass and Glazing Design Academy

This course is designed to educate architects about the benefits of daylighting and views to building occupants. It will offer design considerations and software tools to minimize undesirable effects of glare and heat gain while optimizing energy savings, occupant benefits and aesthetic appeal. Prerequisite Knowledge Understanding of the physiological benefits of daylight and view to humans, which can be achieved through the use of glass building products.

Benefits of Daylighting

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National Glass Association The National Glass Association (NGA) is the largest trade association serving the architectural glass and metals industry. A technical and educational resource, NGA envisions a future in which glass is the material of choice to enhance spaces where people live, play, learn, and work.

 

Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in August 2023

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