Energy 101: Daylighting

Provided by: U.S. Department of Energy |Published on: April 27, 2021

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Synopsis

This video describes the concept of daylighting, which is using windows strategically to maximize natural light and help regulate the temperature of buildings.
Daylighting helps reduce electricity consumption and saves money on utility bills.

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Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Engineering

Authors: U.S. Department of Energy

Region: Global

Languages: English

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Positives

Diagrams clearly convey the concept.
The design and technology principles discussed in the video are simple enough for students to use in their own projects.

Prerequisites

The concept of daylighting is applicable globally, but the specific examples of window orientation given in the video only apply to the United States and areas of that latitude.

Differentiation

Students could use the information in this video to redesign their school or house, incorporating daylighting into the design.
Students living in a different latitude from the U.S. could explore the window orientations necessary in their area to achieve the same effects described in the video.
Other resources that discuss harnessing passive energy from the sun are this Khan Academy video on solar energy and this e-book called Earth's Energy Resources: Solar Energy.

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