Windows comprising 20% of the wall area are added to one of the long walls and dramatically reduces the perception of glare experienced. Providing daylight from two directions is an important strategy to create spaces with both functional daylight illumination and with lower contrast. Here, the light from the windows on the long wall can be seen illuminating the third wall opposite it. Approximately 28% of the floor area meets the targeted lighting criteria from daylight alone.

Windows comprising 26% of the wall area are utilized on all three major walls (N, E, W) within this space. This is the simulation that matches the as designed condition. Contrast is reduced because there is light from three sides and walls are painted white. Deep window reveals, orientation and building self-shading (atrium at east) serve to minimize direct sun penetration. The workstations are pulled back from the perimeter of the space, ensuring windows are considered to be ‘owned by all’, and also reducing the likelihood of direct sun on work surfaces. Partitions between workstations are essentially eliminated, maintaining free line of sight to both windows and well-illuminated vertical surfaces for all occupants. Approximately 78% of the floor area meets the targeted lighting criteria from daylight alone.

Windows comprising 30% of the wall area are added to one of the long walls and dramatically reduces the perception of glare experienced. Providing daylight from two directions is an important strategy to create spaces with both functional daylight illumination and with lower contrast. Here, the light from the windows on the long wall can be seen illuminating the third wall opposite it. Approximately 51% of the floor area meets the targeted lighting criteria from daylight alone.