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Light in Architecture PDF
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Light In Architecture
Types of Lighting
Types of Lighting
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Floor illumination
emphasizes objects and
pedestrian surfaces.
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Visual Clarity
Visual Clarity
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Psychology of Light
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Emotional Impact
Emotional Impact
Degrees of Stimulation
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Degrees of Stimulation
Degrees of Stimulation
The degree of brightness contrast establishes the emotional setting, which either
enforces or undermines the intended activity.
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Subjective Impressions
1. Direct lighting on table strong contrast, too harsh
for lighting faces
Pleasantness: Neutral
Clarity: Hazy, quiet impression
Spaciousness: Strong impression of confinement
Subjective Impressions
Impression of Spaciousness the room appears larger or smaller
Subjective Impressions
Impression of Perceptual Clarity the room appears public or private
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Subjective Impressions
Impression of Pleasantness the room appears friendly of sociable
Light or Highlighting
adds drama to a room by creating visual interest. As part of a decorating
scheme, it is used to spotlight paintings, houseplants, sculpture, and other
prized possessions, or to highlight the texture of a wall, drapery or outdoor
landscaping.
Richard Kelly
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Richard Kelly
Richard Kelly
Sparkle or Glitter is
a play of brilliants
the sensation of a cache of diamonds in an opened cave
a ballroom of crystal chandeliers
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