** CANCELLED** Light is Essential: Daylight and Electric Light for Health and Wellness

Light is the major synchronizer of the human circadian system and suppresses melatonin. People spend much of their time in buildings, and the building façade and the lighting within is an important health factor. The Well Building Standard has implemented metrics to assess the circadian stimulus provided by both daylight and electric light. The session will discuss the innovative approaches to simulation and interpreting data to assess circadian lighting potential during the design process. The presentation will provide examples of simulations used to study and assess circadian potential to address health in programming and analysis.

Objectives include:

• Integrate appropriate facade, daylight and lighting practices into the design process to improve the occupants' experience.
• Identify key dimensions of the circadian system, and the impact of daylight and façade design on the environment.
• Explain specific analysis pathways to optimize lighting energy performance and resource consumption, being mindful of visual acuity, comfort, health, and enjoyment.
• Apply daylighting to the design scheme to contribute to WELL Building Standards.

The talk addresses health within programming and analysis. According to the EPA, the average American spends approximately 90% of their time indoors. The panel of WELL and LEED experts will walk designers through integrating appropriate facade, daylight and lighting practices into the design process to improve the occupants' experience, satisfaction and wellness within a building. 100% of the talk will address this topic.

Presenters:
Chad Groshart IALD, LEED AP BD+C | WELL FACULTY, Director, Atelier Ten
Jessica Zofchak LEED AP BD+C | Associate Director, Atelier Ten

This session is part of the BSA Summer CE Workshop series, which provides opportunities to earn HSW credits before the state licensing deadline on August 31. Stay up to date on industry issues with these professional workshops, offered Tuesday, August 1 through Thursday, August 10, 2023. BSA members save 50 percent and have their credits reported on their AIA transcript.