Interior designers are taught to manipulate an area utilizing light, color, and the contrasts that typically exist between them. With respect to contrast, spaces that feature dark-colored flooring and light-colored walls tend to feel less spacious than areas that … Read More
Two questions commonly posed to our energy experts here at Bristolite Daylighting Systems when clients are planning to implement a natural daylighting system are:
– How energy efficient are skylights?
– How much can we realistically expect to save in … Read More
The best way to maximize daylighting in any building is to start with a core daylighting system analysis specific to the type of facility you operate and the lighting needs of the work performed there. This may include shading analyses, … Read More
The benefits of increasing the amount of natural light in your home or office space shouldn’t be dismissed. Natural light makes any room feel larger while helping to reduce the energy costs associated with artificial lighting.
While any additional windows … Read More
Colors, contrast, and lighting are three tools that any interior design is intimately familiar with. Capable of turning even the smallest of spaces into expensive rooms – or, in other cases, the largest of spaces into the coziest of rooms … Read More
Increased foot traffic, improved revenue, and a more welcoming storefront are all key benefits of daylighting for retailers. Over the last decade, big-box retailers have committed to natural light due to its proven sales and marketing benefits.
From Wal-Mart to … Read More
One of natural light’s biggest benefits is its ability to create ultra-productive work environments. From high-tech offices to production centers, businesses of all types can benefit from the increases in productivity made possible by natural light.
In this guide, you’ll … Read More
Are you thinking about installing a daylighting system in your building? From lower bills to increased employee productivity, the benefits of daylighting for businesses are very difficult to ignore.
While daylighting systems are far from expensive – particularly in the
One of the biggest issues many energy efficient building operators face is knowing where their building succeeds and where it fails. From poor insulation to artificial lighting systems that could be replaced with natural sources, there are numerous energy inefficient … Read More
Most proponents of energy efficiency focus on its direct financial benefits, namely its results in decreasing office energy use. As well as being able to reduce office energy expenses, an energy efficient office is a fantastic asset for increasing office … Read More
Are you thinking about making your building more energy efficient using skylights and other daylighting systems? For many businesses, the biggest energy efficiency choice they’ll make is between prefabricated skylights and a custom-built system.
Both pre-built skylights and custom made … Read More
With the price of energy on a constant upward trajectory and the value of efficient building practices continuing to increase, now is the best time to boost the energy efficiency of your office.
From insulated skylights to an office layout … Read More
As the cost of electricity continues to grow, more businesses are making an effort to become energy efficient. From wall and ceiling insulation to energy-efficient modern appliances, the products and office materials available today go a long way towards reducing … Read More
From increased workplace productivity to reduced energy bills, the positive effects of natural lighting are numerous and undeniable. As energy efficiency grows into a major concern amongst homeowners and businesses, choosing the right company for your daylighting system is becoming … Read More
A lot of decisions go into finding the right skylight for your building. Which materials are ideal for your design and environment? What size of skylight will bring in the maximum amount of usable light? Which skylight design is best … Read More
I have never found a web site with the amount of skylight – daylighting info you guys have. Your web is now my library for such info. … Read More