In a world newly concerned about carbon emissions, global warming, and sustainable design, the planned use of natural light in non-residential buildings has become an important strategy to improve energy efficiency by minimizing lighting, heating, and cooling loads. The introduction of innovative, advanced daylighting strategies and systems can considerably reduce a building’s electricity consumption and also significantly improve the quality of light in an indoor environment.

Daylighting Guidelines is comprised of the following documents:

• Cover/Table of Contents
• Introduction
• Daylight in Building Design
• Performance Parameters
• Daylighting Systems
• Daylight-Responsive Controls
• Design Tools
• Conclusion

• Design Guidelines: Skylighting Guidelines
• Design Briefs: Improving Mechanical System Energy Efficiency
• Design Briefs: Daylighting
• Design Briefs: Lighting Controls
• Design Briefs: Skylights with Suspended Ceilings
• Design Briefs: Glazing
• Design Briefs: Building Simulation
• Case Studies: Skylighting in Schools - A Healthy Advantage
• Online Tools: EDR Charette
• Software: SkyCalc™