daylighting
[/ˈdeɪlaɪtɪŋ/]
noun
iluminação natural
1. The practice of using natural sunlight to illuminate interior spaces during daytime hours, reducing the need for artificial lighting
The architect designed the office with extensive daylighting to improve employee productivity and reduce energy costs.
O arquiteto projetou o escritório com iluminação natural extensiva para melhorar a produtividade dos funcionários e reduzir custos de energia.
2. In urban planning, the process of exposing or restoring buried streams and waterways to the surface for aesthetic, ecological, and recreational purposes
The city initiated a daylighting project to restore the buried creek and create a new public park.
A cidade iniciou um projeto de restauração de córrego enterrado para expor o curso de água e criar um novo parque público.
3. The technique of bringing natural light into a building through windows, skylights, or other openings
Daylighting strategies in the new library include large south-facing windows and clerestory panels.
As estratégias de iluminação natural na nova biblioteca incluem grandes janelas voltadas para o sul e painéis de janelas altas.
Daylighting has become increasingly important in sustainable architecture and green building practices, particularly in the United States and Europe. In Brazil, it's gaining traction in urban renewal projects, especially in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, where hidden waterways are being restored. The concept connects to growing environmental awareness and the push for healthier, more sustainable urban spaces.
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