Beyond the glass box
(10/07/2026)
Daylight has long been one of architecture’s most valued design elements, improving occupant satisfaction, well-being, and connection to the outdoors.
Tag: daylighting
The window to healthcare architecture
(10/02/2026)
Access to natural light can reduce electricity demand, promote natural circadian rhythms, support biophilic design, and enhance occupant well-being. However, especially in highly nuanced environments like medical centers, more daylighting does not always mean...
In restaurants and retail environments, the health and wellness benefits of natural light help create a less stressful, more productive setting where people can feel positive about their purchases and their jobs.
This quiz explores the design opportunities for daylighting and sun shading, based on our article "Kinetic Facades Rise on University Campuses."
Can your designs change the way
daylight moves?
(06/29/2026)
This quiz explores the design opportunities for daylighting and sun shading, based on our article "Kinetic Facades Rise on University Campuses."
This quick quiz explores daylighting system options including tubular daylighting devices (TDDs), based on the article Daylighting for Safer, Healthier, and More Resilient Schools.
This Month’s Features
Editor’s Corner: 26 years in the process – Solatube’s sustainability journey
“You have to take baby steps.” … That’s how Dr. Neall Digert, vice president of innovation and market development at Kingspan Light + Air, describes...
Editor’s Corner: 70% and counting – Kingspan’s sustainability journey
“We are a for-profit company” … It’s not something you would expect to hear during a conversation about sustainability, but Brent Trenga, director of sustainability...
Education, advocacy, and metal building excellence
Metal building systems extend far beyond the basic, box-like structures that many architects may still associate with them. Today, they support complex designs, varied...
Bracing for the future
In metal building design, owners want to know the cost and delivery. Architects think about openings, elevations, space planning, and how the building will...
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