Daylighting: Natural Light in Architecture

3 Windows 19

Window shapes

Rooflights

Atriums

Glazing

High tech glazing

Window openings

Symbolism

Solar shading

Privacy

Innovative systems

The future

4 Energy 37

Reduction

Artificial light

Waste

Daylight

Controls

Solar

Legislation

5 Calculations 45

Example 1

Natural lighting

Artificial lighting

Example 2

Conclusions

PART II

6 Case Studies 63

Introduction

Offices

Residential

Education

Ecclesiastical

Leisure

Display

Transport

Industrial

Selected List of Case Studies 69

OFFICES

The Reichstag, Berlin 72

Architect: Foster and Partners

Lighting Design: Claude Engle

Client: Federal Republic of Germany

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