Energy 101: Daylighting
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Provided by: U.S. Department of Energy|Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
- This video describes the concept of daylighting, which is using windows strategically to maximize natural light and help regulate the temperature of buildings.
- Daylighting helps reduce electricity consumption and saves money on utility bills.
Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Engineering
Authors: U.S. Department of Energy
Region: Global
Languages: English
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Positives
- Diagrams clearly convey the concept.
- The design and technology principles discussed in the video are simple enough for students to use in their own projects.
Prerequisites
- The concept of daylighting is applicable globally, but the specific examples of window orientation given in the video only apply to the United States and areas of that latitude.
Differentiation
- Students could use the information in this video to redesign their school or house, incorporating daylighting into the design.
- Students living in a different latitude from the U.S. could explore the window orientations necessary in their area to achieve the same effects described in the video.
- Other resources that discuss harnessing passive energy from the sun are this Khan Academy video on solar energy and this e-book called Earth's Energy Resources: Solar Energy.
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