One of the biggest trends in interior
design over the past few years has been the growth of the “Green” concept.
Being green does not mean just using sustainable resources to create the
interiors of a home or office. It means creating
spaces that leave minimal carbon footprint on the environment. To most people, this simply
means using better insulation to reduce heating and air conditioning requirements.
That is a good thing but there is more – reducing the lighting load of a home
or office not only saves electricity, it offers a number of health and
productivity benefits. In addition, designing an interior around the idea of
maximizing the use of natural daylight can give the space a stylish and elegant
look that has a positive impact on those who occupy it.
Productivity
and Mood Improvement
A person who is happy is said to be in a
sunny mood. There is a reason for that –
studies show that sunlight is a natural uplifter of mood. Sunlight indoors
creates a positive aura that fills a room with positive energy. In the home
that means a happy atmosphere. In the workplace,
it creates an environment where people are more efficient and productive.
Better
Sleep
By giving the body adequate exposure to
sunlight during the day, the natural activity/sleep cycle of the metabolism is
strengthened. Besides being more energetic during the day, the quality of sleep
at night is improved. This has a positive cascading effect on all aspects of
health and fitness.
Reduced
Energy Use
By increasing the amount of natural
light available indoors, the use of
electric lighting is reduced which leads to lower utility bills. Another
benefit is that studies show that doing any activity that involves the use of
the eyes is better done in daylight as the strain on the eyes is reduced.
More
Attractive Interiors
Designers and interior decorators are
incorporating daylight as an integral part of the planning. Sunlight gives an aura of openness,
making an enclosed space feel more open and airy. Additionally, sunlight brings
out colors better. The Color Rendering Index (CRI) rates how lamps render
color. The best CRI is for natural daylight because it has the full spectrum of
colors.
Maximize
the Sunlight
Most buildings, whether residential or
commercial, have areas where there is not enough natural light or where the movement
of the sun causes the room to darken at certain times during the day. Adding
windows or skylights, even if possible, is an extremely costly and complicated
job. And the problem may still not be resolved. However, by installing daylighting
systems, the light that is outdoors can
easily be brought indoors. Sunlight can be brought to even the innermost parts of a home or office where
electric lights have to be used during the day. Daylighting systems are an
elegant, easy to install and extremely efficient and cost-effective way to use daylight to add to the look of a home or
commercial space. The best way to learn about all the benefits that these
systems offer is to contact the dealer
of a leading manufacturer.
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