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Transform Your Home with Daylight

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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