Benefits of Daylighting

daylighting  \`dā-ˌlīt-ing\ n : lighting of the interior of a building by natural means; e.g., by windows or skylights

“Daylight is essential to a sense of well-being, and a lack of variation in lighting can result in sensory deprivation: boredom, fatigue, lack of concentration and even reduction of intellectual capacity.” (Business First of Columbus, March 24, 2000)

HEALTH

Lack of daylight can
• disrupt one’s internal body clock
• cause “jet lag”
• cause short- and long-term health problems
• cause Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Natural light can
• have a significantly positive impact on health
• decrease depression
• decrease disorientation, hallucinations, loss of memory and delusions in ICU patients

EDUCATION & STUDENT PERFORMANCE

Lack of natural light
• can have a “jet lag” effect on students
• depresses their circadian rhythms
Natural light
• increases student performance
• calms hyperactive children with learning disabilities
• helps students overcome learning and reading problems

EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT & RETENTION

Poor lighting can lead to
• excessive sick days
• worker discontent
• high staff turnover rates
• poor-quality work
Natural light
• makes workers feel and work better
• prevents eye strain
• helps people retain what they have learned
• helps boosts productivity

ENERGY SAVINGS

In commercial settings daylighting can
• cut lighting energy use by up to 75% or 80%
• save 25 cents per square foot of daylit floor area per year
• save the average middle school $500,000 over the next 10 years

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Occupant Health and Safety

Energy Savings

Educational & Student Performance

Residential Building Market

Employee Productivity and Absenteeism

Employee Recruitment and Retention

Retail Sales

Commercial Real Estate