Architect and daylight certification expert, Paul Rogers explores the significance of daylight in our buildings with technical specialist and colleague at ACC Glas och Fasadkonsult, Tony Olsson. They will talk about the regional differences and climate influence in the use of natural light in building design. The discussion highlights how these factors shape decisions around daylight in the built environment, and the vital role of regulation and planning in creating spaces that improve the daily lives of those who live and work in them.

We asked Ben Vowles, a specification expert specialising in sustainable smart shading design for commercial buildings, to share his experiences of some of the challenges faced in the market. And just why he thinks the UK appears reluctant to follow the lead of the rest of Europe in adopting smart shading as standard.