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☀️ Are we making the most of daylight in our buildings? At BIMable.uk, we recently conducted a daylight analysis on one of our projects, and the insights were invaluable! Natural light is more than just a design feature—it’s essential for our wellbeing, supporting circadian rhythms, reducing stress, and improving productivity. Did you know that we spend about 90% of our time indoors—that’s around 22 hours a day? With the shift to working from home, it’s even more important to ensure our indoor spaces use daylight efficiently. Having enough daylight in our homes can also help reduce energy costs by minimising the need to turn on artificial lights, especially during the winter months. For this project, we set the analysis to a maximum daylight threshold of 300 lux, shown in red on the diagrams. Areas outside the red zones achieve less than 300 lux, ensuring the focus spaces receive sufficient daylight. The results are promising—our focus areas achieve the target daylight levels. However, the study also highlights a critical insight: with large glazed areas, there’s a risk of overheating during the summer months. This analysis helps us: - Optimise window placement and glazing strategies - Balance daylight access with thermal comfort - Identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption At BIMable.uk, we use data-driven insights to inform smarter, more sustainable design decisions. By understanding the nuances of daylight, we can create spaces that are comfortable, efficient, and human-centric—whether for living, working, or relaxing. 🌿 #DaylightAnalysis #BIMable #SustainableDesign #HumanCentricDesign #BIM #BuildingPerformance #WorkFromHome #digitalconstruction

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