Natural light

Health

Natural light will optimize the hormonal production for an enhanced focus, humor, attention, learning and sleep. On the opposite, the lack of light has a negative impact on our biological clock and the circadian cycle, causing depression, insomnia, digestive issues, mood swings, stress, etc. Natural light = health and wellbeing.

Savings and Eco-friendly

Installing skylights reduce the artificial lighting time of use by 30 to 50%. Optimizing lighting will result in energy savings and reduces the energy footprint of the building. 

More natural light = less electricity consumption. 

Aesthetics

Natural light will highlight the buildings’ volumes, its design and architecture. It is part of the setting and participate to the occupants’ visual and physiological wellbeing.

Learning

Natural light favor learning and productivity while reducing absenteeism (at school and work). 

Several studies show the positive effect in increasing sales in commercial spaces with natural lighting compared to environments without natural light. 

Safety

Natural light improves focus and difficult task operations while limiting fatigue, one of the first cause of work accidents. Based on a German study, 50% of work accidents could be prevented if providing 2,000 lux instead of 500 lux on precision workstations.