Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design·Page 56·3.1.85
Natural light - definition and benefits
Natural light refers to combined skylight and sunlight, which reduces reliance on electric lighting and can contribute to passive solar heating in homes.
Natural light (or daylight) refers to combined skylight and sunlight which are valued elements in a good quality living environment. Effective natural lighting can reduce the need for electric lighting, while sunlight can contribute towards meeting some of the heating requirements of our homes through passive solar heating.
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