Daylighting is the practice of placing windows or other transparent media and reflective surfaces so that, during the day, natural light provides effective interior illumination.
Daylight, technically a byproduct of sunlight and its attendant invisible-spectrum IR radiation dispersing in the atmosphere, is a nearly perfect light.
It is free, and we see very well under it.In moderation it has positive health benefits associated with vitamins, enhanced performance, and elevated mood, producing 16 percent or better test score increases and general feelings of well-being in schools (as one example).
It does have a few issues, however:
It is associated with heat…