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From principles to evaluation.
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Daylighting in Buildings is an independent architectural research and educational resource. It brings together research, publications, assessment methods and observations of real buildings to help architects understand how daylight interacts with architectural design—and make better-informed decisions from the earliest stages of a project.
Discover how daylight shapes buildings.
RESEARCH
Understanding daylight
More than sunlight through windows.
Daylighting is the deliberate use and control of natural light in buildings. It is shaped by architecture: the building's form and orientation, its openings and surfaces, and its relationship with the surrounding environment. Understanding these relationships is the starting point for making better daylighting decisions.
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ARCHITECTURE
Daylight in buildings
Every building tells a different daylight story.
Architecture shapes how daylight enters, moves through and transforms a space. From historic buildings to contemporary structures, real-world examples reveal the many ways that form, materials, openings and context influence our experience of natural light. Looking closely at buildings helps turn abstract principles into architectural understanding.
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APPLICATION
From design principles to evaluation
Better decisions lead to better buildings.
Daylighting becomes a practical design tool when principles are connected with assessment methods and real project experience. Understanding the available approaches helps architects evaluate alternatives, anticipate performance and make more informed decisions — from the earliest design stages through the development of a building.
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Publications
Knowledge distilled through experience.
Daylighting in architecture Artificial lighting Energy-conscious design Algorithmic design Design guides Open BIM
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Gallery
Buildings explored through daylight.
Historic buildings Modern architecture Daylight in real buildings Design inspiration Building photos Case studies
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Glossary
Technical terms. Plain language.
Occupant wellbeing Circadian Clock Daylight provision Visual comfort Sky conditions Life cycle assessment
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Reference
Every page. One knowledge map.
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