Adaptability
A
building is not static. It evolves over time – the décor will change,
the business conducted in it may take a different course and style
trends may dictate that its look should be altered. A commercial daylighting system must be able to adapt and evolve to meet these
demands without being completely ripped out to make way for a new one.
Not only will this be expensive, it will add to the disruption in the
work flow that the other changes may cause. A good system should be able
to use new fittings and lighting controls to suit the new requirements.
If needed, the tubing should be capable of being rerouted to a new
location. This will enable it to conform to the new environment.
Predictability
The
amount of natural daylight varies according to the time of day and the
season. However, the lighting in a workplace must be consistent and
predictable so that the working environment remains stable. A good
daylighting system must be able to deliver consistent and predictable
lighting. This means that cutting edge technology and state of the art
materials have to be used and that the system itself should be designed
for optimal light availability. The best manufacturers and their dealers
will have the tools and technology to create customized lighting
designs to meets these goals.
Reliability
A
daylighting system that is unreliable and needs frequent repair,
maintenance and parts replacement will negate all the benefits that it
should offer. The best systems offer years of trouble free use with
little or no maintenance and parts costs. The best brands do this by
focusing on quality and innovation. To install a daylighting system that
is not state of the art is to spend money on what will be a continuous
source of problems and expenses. Installing a top level system will
ensure the reliability that every organization wants.
Sustainability
Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR) is becoming a key factor in all business
planning. A major facet of this is reducing an organization’s negative
environmental impact. The use of sustainable natural daylight reduces
electricity usage and by doing so, minimizes the carbon footprint that
is created. A CSR act of this nature will enhance the image of the
business and assist it in creating a positive impact in the market. The
other aspect of sustainability that must be taken into consideration is
the cost effectiveness of daylight and the low maintenance. These will
both help to reduce operation overheads and by doing so, improve bottom
lines.
A
high quality daylighting system can make an immense difference to the
look, feel and functionality of a workplace and by doing this, improve
workflow and productivity. If you are planning, or even considering, the
use of daylighting in an office, the first stage is to talk to reputed
experts in the field to develop a lighting plan and design that will
give you the maximum return on your investment and the greatest savings
in lighting costs. With utility cost continually rising, daylight will soon stop being an option and become an essential.
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