
			The design issues are complex, even when the building form is not. Optimising natural daylight and integrating it with well designed electric light requires that the form, fabric, internal layout and systems of a building are considered holistically. Problems are real, including glare, overheating and local cooling. Variation in light quality and quantity can be unmanageable and fenestration can lead to unwelcome distractions. Care is required to ensure that inappropriate natural lighting and/or poor control does not give rise to thermal discomfort, which might increase the need for compensatory heating or cooling, or to visual discomfort or impediment. Also

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Understanding Daylighting of Sports Halls

Introduction

sportscotland is committed to delivering attractive, healthy, affordable and manageable sports facilities which minimise pollution and hence are environmentally responsible in relation to users and in their impact on the wider world. sportscotland is also keen to encourage participation in sporting activity by people of all ages and backgrounds who can benefit from enhanced fitness and social interaction. Improving daytime indoor environments is seen as a significant aspect of improving utilisation by some groups (Click HEREfor more information). sportscotland is intensely aware of the need for buildings with low running costs, thereby enabling cost of participation to be maintained at an affordable level. Hence they have identified the need to explore best practice in lighting which optimises the use of natural lighting.

In recent years there has been extensive research and interest in design guidance for daylit buildings generally, however this publication has been produced to assist designers and cost professionals by providing contemporary, concise guidance on the use of daylight in sports halls in a beneficial and integrated manner. It includes information on sports halls built in recent years where daylight is used and also includes some simple modelling tools to assist designers.

It will be a success if it excites interest and encourages an improved understanding of daylighting design principles and control. It should also provide assistance in communication between the disciplines which can follow through into better quality playing spaces.

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window openings are more expensive than opaque alternatives and any life cycle cost, environmental and amenity benefits need to be communicated to clients and funders. Good lighting control is essential if cost benefits are to be achieved.