Harnessing the Sun

Studies show that people spend 90% of their lives in buildings on average. Many workplace employees -- up to 60% -- don’t have sufficient access to daylight, affecting their mood and efficiency. The American Medical Association (AMA) Council on Science and Public Health confirmed that both natural and artificial light which aligns with our circadian rhythms can promote improved bodily systems and feelings of well-being.

daylight color temperatures, including bright daylight, to work with rather than against humans’ natural circadian rhythms.

Daylight Harvesting

Daylight Studies

MKDA performs daylight studies early on in the design process to maximize users’ exposure to natural light. Where more daylight needs to be addressed, our team can implement specialty lighting that offers the full range of natural

In addition to wellness benefits, effective Biophilic lighting can prevent heat gain and loss, thus reducing energy costs between 50 and 80 percent. Daylight harvesting systems use daylight to offset the amount of electric lighting needed to properly light a space, in order to reduce energy consumption. This is accomplished using lighting control systems that are able to dim or switch electric lighting in response to changing daylight availability.