32 REFLEXION | 2022-23 | AIA Utah In Closing Daylighting is a critical piece of architecture, and its potential to influence not only the energy performance of our buildings, but the health, well-being, and mood of its occupants is astounding. Architects have a unique responsibility to understand and optimize the ways in which daylight is accessed in buildings. Through a process of integrative design and critical evaluation, we can realize the full potential of light, to the benefit of people. References Klepeis, Neil. “The National Human Activity Pattern Survey (NHAPS): A Resource for Assessing Exposure to Environmental Pollutants.” Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 2001. https://indoor.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/ lbnl-47713.pdf Woo May, MacNaughton Piers, Lee Jaewook, Tinianov Brandon, Satish Usha, Boubekri Mohamed. “Access to Daylight and Views Improves Physical and Emotional Wellbeing of Office Workers: A Crossover Study.” Frontiers in Sustainable Cities, Vol. 3. 2021. https://www.frontiersin.org/ articles/10.3389/frsc.2021.690055 Joseph, Anjali, Ph.D. “Impact of Light on Outcomes in Healthcare Settings.” The Center for Health Design, 2006. https://www.healthdesign.org/sites/ default/files/CHD_Issue_Paper2.pdf This article was originally published in Building Enclosure magazine on www.BuildingEnclosureOnline.com. When access to daylight is prioritized, spatial organization, seen through the lens of need-for-light, begins to reorient programmatic adjacencies. ONE LAST THING ... Did you know that you can enjoy your association news anytime, anywhere? Scan the QR code or visit: reflexion.thenewslinkgroup.org Check it out! The new online article build-outs allow you to: • Stay up to date with the latest association news • Share your favorite articles to social channels • Email articles to friends or colleagues There is still a flipping book for those of you who prefer swiping and a downloadable PDF.
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