So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Importance Of Using Natural Light In Today's Homes And Workplaces

By Elise Marshall


Using natural light or daylight in homes and offices has become a popular practice today. One reason is that natural light is known to offer health benefits to people. Unlike artificial lighting which needs electricity, daylighting is also natural and environment-friendly. Furthermore, making good use of natural light particularly in workplaces can promote positive moods and productivity among people.

For any interior space, it's vital to ensure proper lighting. Using natural light can help make any living space appear brighter and larger. Oftentimes, daylighting is given more attention while designing a building if the objective is to lessen energy use and to maximize visual comfort.

The Positive Impacts Of Daylighting On People's Health

Studies have shown that people who work in a well-lit environment are more likely to be productive and happy. Natural light has been said to help boost people's moods and reduce eyestrain. Enough amount of sunlight is also important for a healthy dose of vitamin D and B1, which will help prevent diseases like rickets and beriberi.

Moreover, many types of diseases specifically chronic respiratory problems are often caused by fungal and bacterial built up in wet or damp areas in homes or offices, such as bathrooms and basements. As sunlight is a great natural disinfectant, daylight can be utilized to decrease the production of harmful organisms that thrive in these areas.

Why Daylighting Is Good For The Environment

Daylight is a beneficial light source which is both free and sustainable. Through daylighting homeowners and business owners can save on their electric bills because there's less need for artificial lighting during the day. Statistics reveals that maximizing daylight in households, offices and establishments can cut lighting bills by as much as 75 percent. And because daylight produces less heat than artificial light, it requires less air conditioning which means reduced energy consumption and cost as well.

Furthermore, daylighting is considered more favorable to the environment compared to artificial lighting. That is because daylight does not require electricity generation, which is a major contributor to many kinds of pollution worldwide. Production of electricity is known to produce harmful chemicals such as carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide and mercury emissions. It has also been associated with other environmental problems such as increased waste production, increased industrial zones and the negative effect on water quality. Hence, through daylighting people don't only save money and their health but also the environment.




About the Author:



No comments:

If You Are Unable To Be There But Want To Show You Love Them Then Send -