The importance of lighting to the experience of architecture.
This thesis explores how natural light can be integrated with built form to create a “performance of light” in architecture. Lighting conditions from a contemporary dance piece, as well as other architectural precedents, were studied, and aspects adapted into the building’s design. In addition to designing theatrical effects of light, the classroom and administrative spaces were designed.
The Bats and Lighting Research Project was initiated in 2007 by Dr Emma Stone from the the University of Bristol with the Bat Ecology and Bioacoustics Lab and the Mammal Research Unit, in collaboration with Professor Gareth Jones and Professor Stephen Harris.The aim of the project is to assess the impact of lighting on bats and insects.
Performance at Work at City University London and reviews existing research on: 1. The impact of lighting on performance and well-being in the workplace. 2. New developments in work practices and their relevance for lighting, well-being and performance in the workplace. 3. Emerging good practice concerning well-being at work.
Artificial light is composed of visible light as well as some ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) radiations, and there is a concern that the emission levels of some lamps could be harmful for the skin and the eyes. Both natural and artificial light can also disrupt the human body clock and the hormonal system, and this can cause health problems.
Dissertation submitted by. 3.2.14 ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING High efficiency light can be modified in response to variation in daylight levels on external and atrium facade .By the movement of sensors.
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Natural light can be controlled by using darkened windows and the artificial light can be controlled by having dimmers on the lights to change the intensity as the intensity of natural light changes. Glare can affect the human comfort, glare is a light intensity that is too high reflecting off a surface and reflecting into the eyes making it difficult to see detail or may cause visual discomfort.