Global Certificate in Daylighting for Wellbeing

• Fundamentals of Daylighting: An introduction to the principles and benefits of daylighting, including the impact on human health and wellbeing, energy efficiency, and building design. • Daylighting Design Strategies: Exploring different design techniques and approaches for maximizing daylight in buildings, such as building orientation, window placement, and shading devices. • Daylighting Analysis and Simulation: Learning how to use daylighting analysis tools and software to evaluate and predict daylight performance in buildings. • Daylighting Components and Systems: Examining the different components and systems used in daylighting, including skylights, clerestories, light shelves, and louvers. • Solar Geometry and Daylight Metrics: Understanding the relationship between solar geometry and daylight availability, and how to use daylight metrics to evaluate daylight performance. • Daylighting Controls and Automation: Exploring the use of controls and automation to optimize daylighting performance, including daylight harvesting, dimming, and shading systems. • Codes and Standards for Daylighting: Reviewing relevant codes and standards for daylighting, including building codes, energy codes, and sustainability rating systems. • Case Studies in Daylighting: Examining real-world examples of successful daylighting projects, including the challenges and solutions encountered.