Daylighting: Natural Light in Architecture

window, and the impression within the offices
is one of natural light.
The quantity of daylight available is
automatically linked to the level of artificial

lighting by the use of ‘intelligent’ light fittings,

allowing considerable savings in electricity,

and a consequent reduction in CO 2

production. Using 350 lux as a standard, it has

been established that on average only 36 per

cent of the artificial lighting is required during

the day. The installed load is 16watts/m^2.

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Section of typical office building to show the internal street

Plan of a typical neighbourhood

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