Natural light and the amount a property receives is a huge selling point. A brightly lit home is one that supports the mental and physical health of its occupants, which is why it is no wonder that homeowners and city planners alike invest a lot into how much light a single property receives.
Even in a grid-locked city like NYC, there is a lot of careful thought and consideration that goes into light, but thankfully in residential properties, it is the homeowner that has the power.
Designing spaces for the city is complicated. You need to consider flow and the wellness of every single person within it. It is for this reason that big cities like NYC have started to map the shadows of their city so that light can be accessed as much as possible by residents everywhere. Even reflected light off glass windows will do the trick, but not having access to any light at all does and will take its toll on the mental health of those affected.
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