Daylight: The Unknown Priority in Urban Planning

Our understanding of daylight and its substantial importance for ecosystems as well as human well-being and health has expanded greatly in recent decades. Architects and scientists today are warning that urban densification leads to a reduction in the natural light available for both people and nature in cities. Such developments in urban planning need to be revised according to current knowledge regarding our biological need for daylight. It's about finding a common ground between sustainable urban growth and healthy, pleasant living conditions for city dwellers.

Join a panel of five experts from various scientific and architectural backgrounds as they discuss the importance of daylight, how the lack of it challenges modern cities. A range of solutions to the challenge will be explored, with reference to existing cities and their constraints. Two of the panellists are co-authors of the recent article “Why daylight should be a priority for urban planning” (clicking on the title will get you to the online article), which provided the inspiration for this panel discussion. The debate will be followed by a Q&A session.