This is an introductory, nontechnical course that assumes little or no prior knowledge of the topic for those seeking a basic understanding of daylighting. It provides a fundamental awareness of the concept, explaining its role in contributing to green building and energy savings while providing a wide range of positive effects on building occupants. The course offers and introduction to the specific benefits of daylighting in the workplace, retail environments, schools, and healthcare facilities. Additionally, the course addresses the role of building orientation in maximizing daylighting and concludes by examining how the strategic implementation of daylighting in a commercial building project improved occupant comfort and reduced energy consumption.