This course explores using natural light and its importance in the built environment. This course will provide an overview of natural light’s benefits and key impacts experienced by building occupants and owners. Automated shading will be introduced as a natural light management solution to maximize quality daylight, preserve views, prevent glare, and minimize solar heat gain. By the end of the course, the benefits of daylight management should be clear, as well as how it results in more efficient buildings and better interior environments.

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

• Be able to recognize the benefits of natural light exposure and access to views while indoors.
• Be able to identify the impact of daylight and view preservation on building occupants and owners.
• Understand the benefits of daylight management and its role in healthy occupant-focused buildings.
• Correlate automated shading with daylight management and better indoor environments.

Approximately 1 hour. Delivered via webinar or face-to-face presentation. Available sessions shown below.

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This course is registered with: 2 Industry Association(s)

Industry Association(s)

American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Course Number/ID: 4011917605199

Approval ID: 4011917605199

AIA/CES Learning units: 1

AIA approved course. This course qualifies for 1.0 LU/HSW Hour.

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Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW)

Course Number/ID: 4011917605199

Approval ID: 4011917605199

Hours: 1

This course qualifies for HSW.

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