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Place Daylight Where It Helps the Work
Start with the screen direction and the detailed tasks performed at the desk. Note the Cranfield garden's actual orientation, then compare possible window positions for daylight, glare and reflected brightness during working hours. Keep a useful view where it fits the layout. Preserve enough solid wall for screens, samples or storage before fixing the window dimensions.
Give a drawing table or detailed handwork surface the strongest suitable natural light and place the computer where reflections are easier to manage. Note periods of direct sun and the parts of the room affected. Add task lighting for overcast days and evening work. This creates two efficient light zones instead of asking one desk position to handle conflicting visual tasks.
