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May 07

Why We Love Natural Light

  • 7 May, 2018
  • Energy Efficiency Centre
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Think of the places you feel happiest and most productive. Now think about the light in these places. The chances are they are flooded with natural daylight, making you feel bright and giving a sense of space.

However many modern building constructors are mistakenly sacrificing large amounts of daylight in homes, in favour of other features with bad effects on the users of these spaces. Primarily, this is seen through the use of fewer and smaller sized windows in newer homes – resulting in far less daylight reaching those inside.

Is Light Important?

Absolutely. It’s almost essential to have a good amount of daylight in your home for a number of reasons;

  • Mental Health – you are likely to feel happier and have a greater sense of wellbeing when you’re in a space with natural daylight rather than artificial light or darkness.
  • Vitamins – natural daylight helps to produce both Vitamin D and Serotonin. These have been proven to help mental, spiritual and physical health as well as assisting recovery from illness.
  • Productivity – natural daylight helps people reach higher levels of productivity than those in artificially lit environments or those not exposed to light.
  • Sense of Space – light helps to create a sense of space within a home and can brighten up small dingy areas.

What’s a Glazing Ratio?

When you start to research daylight in homes, you may come across the term ‘glazing ratio’. This refers to the window area to floor area within a home.

There’s been a noticeable drop in the glazing ratios of homes built in the past decade. Many are now built with ratios far below 20%.

Ratios of as low as 10% are permitted on buildings however it is essential to consider the effect that this may have on those living in the properties or working there.

Levels of glazing ratio required vary depending on the home and its location. Many homes, especially those in more tropical areas of Australia have a low glazing ratio due to the abundance of natural daylight. However homes in sub tropical areas need higher glazing ratios.

Think Usage

If you’re really struggling with how much daylight your home can get, why not think about the different areas and how you use them?

Obviously you’ll want a good amount of daylight in your kitchen, living area and office space. Introducing skylights to your home is a fantastic way to increase natural light in your high-usage living spaces while also reducing your energy costs.

If you do need to prioritise in your home, you can have slightly less natural light in your bedrooms or areas that you don’t generally use throughout the day.

If you’d like to discuss how you can leverage and manage natural light in your home, contact us today to speak with one of our knowledgeable team.

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Trent Stollery
Trent Stollery
00:53 07 Sep 17
Amazing customer service and great product. We had them install a skylight and it was completed inside a month. Very quick to answer emails and any questions we had! Didn't feel like they where trying to over sell us on their products and Adam was honest when he thought a product wouldn't work. Couldn't recommend them more
Karen Collins
Karen Collins
23:50 15 Dec 17
I had EEC install some window insulating film just in the nick of time! Great work - professional, courteous - and the product really seems to be making a difference to my energy bill.
Jacqui Playfair
Jacqui Playfair
04:07 08 Sep 17
We were extremely impressed by the Service. One of the sheets lifted away in the corner of the window and when we contacted them they fixed it for us. Would recommend this store.
Smaragdi Landau
Smaragdi Landau
03:59 17 Jul 17
Very satisfied with the team and installer from the Energy Efficiency Centre. We had 2 Velux Sun Tunnels installed which have given us much needed light. I'm particularly impressed with the sleekness of the design and being flush to the ceiling is very unobtrusive and contemporary. Emma
Janita Hill
Janita Hill
21:42 04 Apr 17
I had properly rated insulation batts installed throughout my roof space. The old ones were too thin, tatty and covered with decades of dirt and rodent droppings, etc. The old ones were removed, (brave men), and the ceiling vacuumed. I have peace of mind now. All was done quickly and efficiently, and I hope I will notice a real difference this winter. I also decided to have five of the very best skylights. I knew from previous experience that skylights make a huge difference in those dark corners, and they have. Great for the soul to to use these previously gloomy areas of the house. All staff were professional. No problems encountered. Orders were completed quickly.
Simon Brennan
Simon Brennan
22:29 07 Jun 18
Got a skylight installed by EEC. Quick turnaround on a quote after my call. I had Adrian provide the quote and perform installation. He is very professional, friendly and knew his trade. Arrived on time everyday, didn't make a big mess and cleaned up afterwards. Very happy with the finished product. Highly recommend this company.
Deb Coulter
Deb Coulter
01:06 23 Mar 18
The efficiency film on the windows made a big difference to my electric bill for summer. The installation process was prompt and fastidious.
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