National Daylight Appreciation Day
On June 21st, the summer solstice (the longest day of daylight in the northern hemisphere) is celebrated each year, and it encourages people to celebrate the sun's many benefits.
In addition, the day provides an opportunity to learn more about the importance of daylighting. Daylighting is used to naturally light interior spaces by using skylights, windows, and other architectural openings. Doing so not only helps to minimize energy use, but also has health benefits.
Automatic dimming systems are installed in certain areas of daylighting when natural light is present. These designs reduce the amount of artificial light needed. The process is also known as daylight harvesting.
Daylight has positive psychological benefits, as well. It can improve your mental stability and reduce depression, as well as increasing energy levels. The Vitamin D we naturally get from the sun also has numerous health benefits for us.
How to be #daylightappreciationday
Enjoy the summer solstice and the sunshine. And, most importantly, let the sun shine into your house! Open the windows and bask in the sunshine on the longest day of the year. Let it light and brilliant your day by letting it flood your house with light and brightness. You might also enjoy these other ways to celebrate.
- Taking photographs of the same location throughout the day to show how the light changes
- Plant a small herb garden in the sunniest window in your house and reap the benefits in your cooking
- Capture a cat nap in a sunbeam capture a cat nap
All day long, enjoy #DaylightAppreciationDay.
The national daylight appreciation day is the longest in the United States' history
Solatube International, Inc., a manufacturer of Tubular Daylighting Devices, sponsors National Daylight Appreciation Day to spread awareness of daylighting and celebrate the year's longest day of the year.
