Sunlight is one of the most beautiful and powerful materials available to architects. Unlike wood or steel, its supply is free and boundless. Natural light provides building users with superior visual acuity, a sense of psychological well-being, and dramatic energy savings. Naturally lit buildings help people to stay in touch with daily and diurnal rhythms of light and darkness, providing awareness of the world outside and a sense of belonging in one's natural environment. Natural light increases visual acuity, helping people of all ages to live and work more comfortably, safely, and effectively.
Indigo always designs buildings with these concerns in mind. We use electrical systems that sense natural light levels to turn on and off automatically as needed. Skylights and reflective window shades are designed to diffuse light deep into building spaces without creating glare or hotspots. New insulating and light-diffusing glazing products are employed to regulate heat exchange, light quality, and esthetic values.