Reports & Publications - Design Guidelines

How Much Energy Do Sidelighting Strategies Save? - (2006): Windows can introduce considerable heat gains and losses that may offset the benefits of electric light energy savings and cause an increase in yearly net energy use. The use of shading devices is necessary to prevent overheating and to provide a glare-free visual environment. The most common shading devices that have been in use in buildings are exterior overhangs, interior blinds and roller shades. This study examines the impacts of these devices on the total yearly energy loads of a building.

How Much Energy do Different Toplighting Strategies Save? - (2005): Final report on the study of skylight strategies and glazing types on the total yearly energy loads.

Guide for Daylighting Schools - (2004): A comprehensive brochure addressing key design considerations for using daylighting in schools.