daylighting
/ˈdeɪˌlaɪtɪŋ/
noun
- The practice of using natural light from windows, skylights, or other openings to illuminate the inside of a building, reducing the need for artificial lighting.
- The new office building was designed with daylighting in mind, featuring large windows and light shelves.
- Daylighting can significantly lower electricity costs in commercial buildings.
- Architects often use daylighting to create a more pleasant and productive indoor environment.
- The act of bringing something hidden or secret into public view; exposure or disclosure.
- The documentary focused on the daylighting of historical injustices that had been ignored for decades.
- Daylighting of the company's financial records revealed years of mismanagement.
- The journalist's investigation led to the daylighting of corruption within the city council.
adjective
- Relating to or designed for the use of natural light in a space.
- The daylighting strategy included reflective surfaces to bounce light deeper into the room.
- They installed daylighting tubes to bring sunlight into the windowless hallway.
- The daylighting features of the house made it feel bright and airy even on cloudy days.