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Daylighting Strategies and Glare Control in Commercial Interiors

Daylight metrics, shading geometry and glare mitigation for occupied spaces.

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Daylighting Strategies and Glare Control in Commercial Interiors
1.25 LU Credit
On-Demand Video Format
56 min Duration
17 Sep 2026 Released

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Distinguish spatial daylight autonomy from annual sunlight exposure and explain what each metric rewards.

  2. Identify glare sources that compromise occupant visual comfort and task safety.

  3. Select shading geometry appropriate to facade orientation and latitude.

  4. Balance daylight admission against solar heat gain in the glazing specification.

Course Curriculum

12 MODULES · 56 min
Module 01 Introduction and Learning Objectives 3:34
Module 02 Privacy Basics and Traditional Solutions 5:34
Module 03 Smart Glass Technology Overview 8:12
Module 04 PSCT, PDLC, and PNLC Explained 8:20
Module 05 SPD, Electrochromic, and Thermochromic Modes 5:48
Module 06 Combining Privacy and Solar Control 2:50
Module 07 Technology Comparison Matrix 2:20
Module 08 Healthcare, Residential, and Workplace Applications 7:30
Module 09 Security, Accessibility, and Acoustic Privacy 3:40
Module 10 Specification, Electrical, and Control Considerations 3:50
Module 11 Design Scenarios and Key Takeaways 2:20
Module 12 Course Summary and Featured Product 1:07

Course Instructor

M

Maninder Saini

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