Global Certificate in Daylighting Principles for Homes

• Fundamentals of Daylighting: Introduction to daylighting principles, benefits of daylighting, and the impact of daylighting on energy efficiency. • Daylighting Design Strategies: Overview of daylighting design strategies, including building orientation, window placement, and shading devices. • Daylighting Technologies: Exploration of daylighting technologies, including skylights, clerestory windows, and light shelves. • Daylighting Performance Metrics: Understanding of daylighting performance metrics, including daylight factor, illuminance, and luminance. • Daylighting Simulation Tools: Introduction to daylighting simulation tools, including Radiance, Daysim, and DIVA. • Daylighting in Residential Spaces: Focus on daylighting in residential spaces, including kitchens, living rooms, and bedrooms. • Daylighting Controls: Overview of daylighting controls, including manual, automatic, and adaptive controls. • Daylighting Case Studies: Analysis of daylighting case studies, highlighting successful daylighting design in residential buildings. • Sustainability and Daylighting: Connection between daylighting and sustainability, including the role of daylighting in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting occupant health and wellbeing.