Daylight Management: Benefits for Occupants and Owners

Calendar Invite Summary: Somfy CEU Course Event Title: Daylight Management: Benefits for Building Occupants and Owners ________________________________________ Event Description: This AIA-registered continuing education course, provided by Somfy Systems, Inc., explores the critical role of natural light in the built environment. The session will examine how daylight management impacts building owners and occupants, specifically focusing on how automated solar shading can be used to maximize natural light, preserve exterior views, prevent glare, and minimize solar heat gain. Attendees will learn how these solutions contribute to more energy-efficient buildings and healthier, occupant-focused indoor environments. Learning Objectives: • Recognize the benefits of indoor natural light exposure and access to views. • Identify the impact of daylight and view preservation on occupants and building owners. • Understand the role of daylight management in healthy, occupant-focused buildings. • Correlate automated shading with improved indoor environments. Credits: • AIA: 1 Learning Unit with HSW (Course #: 4011917605199) • GBCI: 1 General CE Hour (General WELL, General LEED) ________________________________________ Speaker Information: Karthick Kanagalingam, WELL AP, CTR, CSP, M.Sc. Eng. Architectural Specifications Manager at Somfy Systems, Inc. Karthick specializes in motorization and automated solar shading controls, leveraging an Electrical and Computer Engineering background to support architects, engineers, and designers in sustainable building performance.