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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions about the '17037 European Standard: Daylighting of Buildings'.
WHAT IS DAYLIGHTING?
Daylighting is the controlled admission of natural light (direct sunlight, diffuse skylight) into building interiors through windows, transparent walls, ceilings, and skylight openings.
WHAT ARE THE ESSENTIAL BENEFITS OF DAYLIGHT?
The use of daylight - natural light - saves on electricity costs, contributes to indoor well-being and health, increases property values, and results in a better return on investment.
WHO SHOULD THINK ABOUT DAYLIGHTING?
Architects can design better-quality buildings, utilize more solar energy; owners can enhance the quality of their interiors; and real estate professionals can achieve a better return on investment.
WHAT ARE THE PRACTICAL BENEFITS OF THE 'DAYLIGHTING OF BUILDINGS' STANDARD?
The standard considers four specific fields for daylight assessment in the indoor spaces: daylight provision, exposure to sunlight, glare protection, and view out. These assessments can be used and applied globally.
The European standard considers both quantity and quality aspects of daylight. Provides exact benchmark levels, design, and validation methods, as well as metrics, for 33 European countries.
WHAT IS DAYLIGHT PROVISION?
Daylight provision refers to the amount and distribution of daylight within the interior. Achieving higher levels means that less electric light will be used in the building.
WHAT IS EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT?
Exposure to sunlight refers to the duration of direct sunlight in an interior space, which contributes to the well-being and health of occupants, and is particularly important in kindergartens, homes, and hospitals.
WHAT IS GLARE PROBABILITY?
Glare probability helps create pleasant and comfortable workspaces in schools, offices, or at home, particularly when reading, writing, or using display devices.
WHAT IS VIEW OUT?
View out describes the quality of the view provided through the windows of a room, which can influence the market price of the property.
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