In today's world the success of any business depends on the productivity of its employees. Whether you operate a small office, a retail store or a giant call center, switching from artificial to natural lighting offers a wide variety of benefits, from productivity boosts to serious reductions in utility bills and expenses. One of the easiest ways to introduce natural light into your workplace is by adding skylights to your building. So let's explore the five most important benefits of installing skylights in your office.
Work Productivity Increased
Have you ever noticed that you feel more motivated and productive in a workplace that’s lit naturally than in one flooded with fluorescent artificial light? Science now backs up what many people have known for decades: natural light makes you more productive and efficient. In fact, multiple researches shows that workers achieve a higher productivity level when stationed in naturally lit environments than when located in outdated offices with artificial lighting. In this way, the cost of switching to skylights and natural light pays for itself via increased productivity.
Comfortable Workplace
Artificial lighting has a variety of negative health effects. Some people have trouble sleeping properly when they spend large amounts of time in artificially lit buildings, while others struggle with headaches and reduced energy levels when their natural sun exposure is limited by office lighting. Installing small skylights in your office, retail store or workplace can have a massive positive effect on employee comfort and happiness.
Stress Level Reduction
As little as 10 minutes of exposure to sunlight every day is enough to cut your workers' stress levels dramatically, helping them achieve a better level of health and a far more satisfying life and career. In addition to reducing stress, natural light can increase motivation and keep employees focused on the task at hand.
Energy Efficiency
The cost of energy is on the rise, and despite the introduction of energy efficient light bulbs for office use, artificial lighting continues to be one of the biggest utility costs for most businesses. While some artificial lighting may still be necessary for your workplace, it’s possible to drastically reduce your energy bills using natural daylighting.
With the right skylight placement, you can completely lite your office during the daytime. Careful planning and the right type of skylights can significantly reduce your energy expenses. In some cases, the reduction reaches whooping 30%!
Boost Sales
Natural light from skylights and daylighting systems increases sales rates, makes customers far more interested in products, and helps significantly boost the company’s bottom line. Indeed, natural light helps your sales team close deals and market your products effectively. There’s a reason photographers prefer natural light above all artificial light sources – it makes products look better and encouraged customers to interact with them.
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