<p>This week on Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski welcomes Jon Phillips, CEO of PhillComm Global for a fascinating real-world look at what happens when daylighting science moves from theory into daily life. After years of working in a dark, screen-filled workspace, John redesigned his home studio and office around advanced daylighting—transforming the way he works, creates music, and experiences the workday.</p><p>Joe and John explore how controlled, diffused daylight can eliminate glare, reduce heat, and replace the harsh fatigue of artificial lighting with balanced, full-spectrum illumination. The conversation dives into the science behind managing sunlight, the surprising role of translucent glazing in privacy and acoustic control, and how thoughtfully designed daylight can boost productivity, creativity, and well-being.</p><p>From home studios to schools and workplaces, this episode shows how better light can fundamentally reshape the spaces where we live and work—and how experiencing it firsthand can change everything.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>More About Jon Phillips</strong></p><p>To come</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonlindsayphillips/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonlindsayphillips/</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.phillcommglobal.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.phillcommglobal.org/</a> </p><p><a href="https://x.com/phillcomm?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://x.com/phillcomm?lang=en</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/phillcomm/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/phillcomm/?hl=en</a> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Where To Find Us:</strong></p><p>https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/</p><p>www.advancedglazings.com</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcast</p><p>www.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625</p><p>https://twitter.com/bbfhpod</p><p>https://twitter.com/Solera_Daylight</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltd</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/AdvancedGlazingsltd</p>

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Why Windows Fail and Daylight Wins: Rethinking Light in Buildings – Ep 127 with Jon Phillips

MAR 9, 202630 MIN
Better Buildings For Humans

Why Windows Fail and Daylight Wins: Rethinking Light in Buildings – Ep 127 with Jon Phillips

MAR 9, 202630 MIN

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<p>This week on Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski welcomes Jon Phillips, CEO of PhillComm Global for a fascinating real-world look at what happens when daylighting science moves from theory into daily life. After years of working in a dark, screen-filled workspace, John redesigned his home studio and office around advanced daylighting—transforming the way he works, creates music, and experiences the workday.</p><p>Joe and John explore how controlled, diffused daylight can eliminate glare, reduce heat, and replace the harsh fatigue of artificial lighting with balanced, full-spectrum illumination. The conversation dives into the science behind managing sunlight, the surprising role of translucent glazing in privacy and acoustic control, and how thoughtfully designed daylight can boost productivity, creativity, and well-being.</p><p>From home studios to schools and workplaces, this episode shows how better light can fundamentally reshape the spaces where we live and work—and how experiencing it firsthand can change everything.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>More About Jon Phillips</strong></p><p>To come</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonlindsayphillips/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonlindsayphillips/</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.phillcommglobal.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.phillcommglobal.org/</a> </p><p><a href="https://x.com/phillcomm?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://x.com/phillcomm?lang=en</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/phillcomm/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/phillcomm/?hl=en</a> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Where To Find Us:</strong></p><p>https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/</p><p>www.advancedglazings.com</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcast</p><p>www.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625</p><p>https://twitter.com/bbfhpod</p><p>https://twitter.com/Solera_Daylight</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltd</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/AdvancedGlazingsltd</p>