Daylighting

Best practice designs for capturing natural light to illuminate school facilities.

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Windows that admit daylight can enhance a learning environment, but the design should seek to avoid glare from direct sunlight.
Windows that admit daylight can enhance a learning environment, but the design should seek to avoid glare from direct sunlight.
Windows that admit daylight can enhance a learning environment, but the design should seek to avoid glare from direct sunlight.
Windows that admit daylight can enhance a learning environment, but the design should seek to avoid glare from direct sunlight.
Windows that admit daylight can enhance a learning environment, but the design should seek to avoid glare from direct sunlight.

Windows and Daylight

April 13, 2023
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daylight classroom
daylight classroom
daylight classroom
daylight classroom
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Example of a building solar exposure analysis.
Example of a building solar exposure analysis.
Example of a building solar exposure analysis.
Example of a building solar exposure analysis.
Example of a building solar exposure analysis.

Air Apparent

March 1, 2020
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Asumag 8103 The Class Of 1920 Commons Dining Facility At The University Of Pennsylvania
Asumag 8103 The Class Of 1920 Commons Dining Facility At The University Of Pennsylvania
Asumag 8103 The Class Of 1920 Commons Dining Facility At The University Of Pennsylvania
Asumag 8103 The Class Of 1920 Commons Dining Facility At The University Of Pennsylvania
Asumag 8103 The Class Of 1920 Commons Dining Facility At The University Of Pennsylvania
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Asumag 7954 Science Building Maker Space
Asumag 7954 Science Building Maker Space
Asumag 7954 Science Building Maker Space
Asumag 7954 Science Building Maker Space
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For older schools, utilizing newer technology and replacing existing windows with high-performance alternatives can be a wise decision.
For older schools, utilizing newer technology and replacing existing windows with high-performance alternatives can be a wise decision.
For older schools, utilizing newer technology and replacing existing windows with high-performance alternatives can be a wise decision.
For older schools, utilizing newer technology and replacing existing windows with high-performance alternatives can be a wise decision.
For older schools, utilizing newer technology and replacing existing windows with high-performance alternatives can be a wise decision.

Learning Light

Sept. 15, 2017

Highlights

Schools in the early 20th Century, like this one in Portland, Ore., featured large windows to capitalize on daylight — the only light available at the time. But daylighting is making a comeback. Photo courtesy of Syska Hennessy Group.
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Asumag 957 201409 Article21
Asumag 957 201409 Article21
Asumag 957 201409 Article21
Asumag 957 201409 Article21

Age of enlightenment

Sept. 1, 2014
Does dynamic daylight necessitate a new definition for the well-lit environment?
Photo courtesy of Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction.
River Crest Elementary School in Hudson, Wisc., collaborated with Andersen Corporation to custom design a wood construction window that maximizes natural light, reduces glare, and saves energy.
River Crest Elementary School in Hudson, Wisc., collaborated with Andersen Corporation to custom design a wood construction window that maximizes natural light, reduces glare, and saves energy.
River Crest Elementary School in Hudson, Wisc., collaborated with Andersen Corporation to custom design a wood construction window that maximizes natural light, reduces glare, and saves energy.
River Crest Elementary School in Hudson, Wisc., collaborated with Andersen Corporation to custom design a wood construction window that maximizes natural light, reduces glare, and saves energy.
River Crest Elementary School in Hudson, Wisc., collaborated with Andersen Corporation to custom design a wood construction window that maximizes natural light, reduces glare, and saves energy.

Illuminating Thoughts

April 1, 2014
Daylighting, the illumination of indoor spaces through the means of natural light, has become an increasingly mainstream objective.
Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Ga.
Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Ga.
Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Ga.
Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Ga.
Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Ga.

Daylighting in Savannah

March 1, 2014
Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Ga., used enhanced daylighting techniques and insulated windows in its recent Learning Commons expansion project.

Adding Glass Aesthetics

March 1, 2014
A New Jersey community college recently used exterior glass to change the appearance of its campus while efficiently consuming energy.

Ohio School District Gets Efficient

March 1, 2014
The Beavercreek City School District in Ohio was awarded a $492,051 rebate in March for its energy-efficient construction methods and materials, which are features that are also...

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Ballard High School, Huxley, Iowa, has 18,000 square feet of high-performance glass.
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High-Performance Design

Oct. 1, 2012
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Daylighted Dental School

Sept. 1, 2012
Georgia Health Sciences University College of Dental Medicine has new home in Augusta, Ga.
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Solar Glazing Tips for School Construction

April 1, 2012
Glazing with high solar gains can have a compelling advantage over code-compliant conventional glazing with low solar gains.
Light colors on interior finishes in a school classroom enable daylight to be reflected throughout a space.
Light colors on interior finishes in a school classroom enable daylight to be reflected throughout a space.
Light colors on interior finishes in a school classroom enable daylight to be reflected throughout a space.
Light colors on interior finishes in a school classroom enable daylight to be reflected throughout a space.
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School Design: Windows/Daylighting (with related video)

July 1, 2011
Schools are bringing daylight into their facilities.