Lessons Learned
The study of glare is a complicated affair, and controlling it effectively for both the basic building shell and for later population by furniture is even more difficult. Care needs to be taken in the areas closest to the windows, where thin shading slats might be employed near the base of the window, designed to dim slightly the light striking those areas. Deeper into the building, the ceiling might be designed to reflect light downwards and forwards back toward the windows, so that if partitions are later added, their backsides can still be day lit effectively. Finally, the architect may wish to recommend certain furniture materials, colors, and textures which could aid in the control of glare.
