Essays about: "Lighting as orientation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words Lighting as orientation.

  1. 1. Optimizing Daylight Utilization in Nordic Homes: Enhancing Energy Efficiency, Well-being, and User Satisfaction through Design

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Katja Teinilä; [2023]
    Keywords : Daylight; energy efficiency; nordic architecture; well-being;

    Abstract : This thesis examines daylight utilization in Nordic home environments without artificial lighting. One of the aims is to save energy and create healthy living spaces that fully harness daylight benefits. READ MORE

  3. 2. Safety in the Urban Space

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Mayssa Ouertani; [2022]
    Keywords : Safety in the physical environment; Safety; Perceived safety; Analysis tool; Security; Trygghet i den fysiska miljön; Trygghet; Upplevd trygghet; Analysverktyg; Säkerhet;

    Abstract : Creating safe environments is a necessity within urban planning. In each element of the urban planning process, it is essential to reflect upon how the proposed plans can affect safety within the chosen environment. READ MORE

  4. 3. Building Orientation and Non-Image Forming Effects of Light. Connecting Simulation and reality in the case of Iggesund School.

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Gregor Ruta; [2022]
    Keywords : Alfa-Opic Metrics; Spectral Diet; OWL – Occupant Well-being through Lighting; Chronobiology; Daylight; Circadian Rhythmes; Melatonin; Vision;

    Abstract : In recent years there has been an increase in the number of apartments in Sweden. The officials are estimating that approximately 1000 primary schools need to be built to meet the 20% increase in students. Facing the rising demand; my thesis makes a contribution to sustainable school design via optimisation of the building orientation. READ MORE

  5. 4. Determine the time of an analogue watch using Computer Vision

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)

    Author : Amanda Tell; Carl Hägred; [2022]
    Keywords : OpenCV; Computer Vision; Machine Learning; analogue watch;

    Abstract : This paper explores various approaches to determine the time of an analogue watch by developing two systems using the design and creation method. The aim is to see to what extent a computer can determine the time, by comparing the two systems, as well as how it can deal with contextual set-up variations such as design, orientation and lighting conditions. READ MORE

  6. 5. Guiding Light, Balancing fluidity and orientation

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Toma Sova; [2021]
    Keywords : Wayfinding; Lighting as orientation; KTH Architecture building;

    Abstract : The intention of this document is to explore the potential of lighting design to work as an orientation tool in relatively large-scale buildings, where users lack the environmental clues needed to create effective cognitive maps.Cognitive mapping is the process of mental structuring of an overall image or representation of the spaces and layout of a setting, for the purpose of wayfinding. READ MORE