Energy vs. health?: With our towns and cities becoming increasingly denser, should we not be reconsidering the role and value of integrative lighting design in planning processes

摘要

Urban space is becoming more densely populated and political decisions related to climate change are affecting energy issues at the start of the planning phase. It is becoming increasingly important that daylight design receives sufficient attention. To prevent daylight being "taken hostage" by a misguided energy debate, we need to re-think the way our buildings are designed. This can only happen if daylight is perceived as a quality factor offering added value.