Green Term Defined: Light Shelf

Nov 23, 2015

A light shelf is a horizontal overhanging element located above the eye-level and typically having a highly reflective upper surface. Sunlight hits the top of the light shelf and bounces inside of the structure hitting the ceiling. This brings light deeper into the structure that reduces energy usage for lighting and glare.

light shelf light shelf

Read more from our Green Term Defined series here:

Green Term Defined: HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning System)

Green Term Defined: Energy Audit

Green Term Defined: Natural Ventilation

 

green term defined | light shelf

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Related Posts

Iron Sharpens Iron: Communication and Knowledge-Sharing

Iron Sharpens Iron: Communication and Knowledge-Sharing

By Charles Hendricks | August 8, 2025
The most important element of successful custom home building is communication. One way we do this is by sharing ...
The unseen hero of a custom home: proper air sealing

The unseen hero of a custom home: proper air sealing

By Charles Hendricks | July 5, 2025
Building a new custom home is an exciting venture, filled with many decisions about design, finishes, efficiency, ...
Protect your home from the winter freeze!

Protect your home from the winter freeze!

By Charles Hendricks | January 5, 2025
Over the next 10 days the temperature in the area is going to be a high of freezing most days. It is time to ...
Spanish Lab and Learning Center Project Update

Spanish Lab and Learning Center Project Update

By Charles Hendricks | January 3, 2025
We have been fortunate to work on a variety of Daycare facilities this year. The Spanish Lab and Learning Center ...
No results found.

Discover more from The Gaines Group Architects

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading