31. Daylighting is lighting an indoor space with openings such as windows and skylights that allow daylight into the building.32. Both of these systems can be unreliable at times, reducing the overall benefit of having a daylighting system. 33. The facade is composed of a stone and glass curtain walls with metal panels, which promotes natural daylighting . 34. The tubular daylighting device was invented by Solatube International in 1986 and brought to market first in Australia in 1991. 35. Daylighting has also been proven to have positive effects on patients in hospitals as well as work and school performance.36. The proportion and placement of thermal mass should consider several factors such as climate, daylighting , and shading conditions. 37. Nowadays, most heliostats are used for daylighting or for the production of concentrated solar power, usually to generate electricity. 38. The roofs of the galleries are entirely glazed and slightly diffused, ideal natural daylighting under the grey skies of Lens. 39. The use of all these passive daylighting methods reduces energy consumption from artificial lighting use, creating a more sustainable architecture. 40. The guide has an overview of metal and sustainable buildings followed by detailed chapters on insulation, cool roofs and daylighting .
