Problem

Displacement of natural light in buildings

Other Names:
Shadowing of natural light by buildings
Nature:
There is a growing body of evidence that man actually needs daylight, since the cycle of daylight somehow plays a vital role in the maintenance of the body's circadian rhythms. The change of light during the day is a fundamental constant by which the human body maintains its relationship to the environment. Thus, too much artificial light can create a rift between a person and his surroundings, and upset the human physiology. However, modern buildings are often designed with no concern for natural light, and depend almost entirely on artificial light. There are instances on record of people leaving jobs because of the lack of natural light.
Broader Problems:
Social inadequacy of large buildings
Inhibition of communication between non-proximate offices
Related Problems:
Absence of direct sunlight
Avoidance of shaded open space in urban environments
Aggravates:
Amenity destruction
Threatened urban trees
Inadequate working conditions
Improper lighting as an occupational hazard
Strategies:
Reducing solar gain of buildings
Displacing natural light in buildings
Increasing natural light in buildings
Subject(s):
Fundamental Sciences → Light
Geography → Nature
Amenities → Buildings
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems
Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST