Think of the places you feel happiest and most productive. Now think about the light in these places. The chances are they are flooded with natural daylight, making you feel bright and giving a sense of space. However many modern building constructors are mistakenly sacrificing large amounts of daylight in homes, in favour of other features with bad effects on the users of these spaces. Primarily, this is seen through the use of fewer and smaller sized windows in newer homes – resulting in far less daylight reaching those inside. Is Light Important? Absolutely. It’s almost essential to have a good amount of daylight in your home for a number of reasons; Mental Health – you are likely to feel happier and have a greater sense of wellbeing when you’re in a space with natural daylight rather than artificial light or darkness. Vitamins – natural daylight helps to produce both Vitamin D and Serotonin. These have been proven to help mental, spiritual and physical health as well as assisting recovery from illness. Productivity – natural daylight helps people reach higher levels of productivity than those in artificially lit environments or those not exposed to light. Sense of Space – light … Continue reading Why We Love Natural Light