Essays about: "architectural lighting"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 34 essays containing the words architectural lighting.

1. 11. Solar access potential affected by urban planning and building design – A parametric study in the urban context

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : Yuncong Li; Yiting Tian; [2020]
   Keywords : Daylight; urban planning; solar access potential; sun hours; vertical sky component; vertical daylight illuminance; solar irradiation; parametric analysis; Berlin; Copenhagen; Hong Kong; Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : In the initial stage of planning, considering the solar impact of urban layout on the building can effectively avoid some irreversible design issues, improve the indoor environment, and reduce energy demand. The typical architectural models of three representative cities (Copenhagen, Berlin and Hong Kong) were selected as the analysis cases in this study. READ MORE

3. 12. Perception of spatial volume in daylight entering through devised openings

   University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

   Author : Farahbee Rahman; [2020]
   Keywords : Visual Perception – Spatial Volume – Perceived Volume - Devised Openings – Exhibition Space- Daylight;

   Abstract : The thesis examines the impact of perceived brightness and contrast balance in relation to the spatial volume; physical volume transforming into a perceived volume in light. Two static viewpoints of 20th century’s museum architecture have been tested to observe qualitative features in daylight entering through architecturally devised openings. READ MORE

4. 13. Benefits of passive solar shading devices in Swedish climate scenarios. Integrated daylight and energy study.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

   Author : Agnieszka Czachura; [2019]
   Keywords : solar shadings; sustainability; buildings; daylight; energy use; glare; thermal visual comfort; free cooling; Sweden; performance prediction methods; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Modern well-insulated and highly glazed buildings experience increased overheating, even in cold climates. Buildings hold the biggest share of the world’s energy use, and current climate crisis can exacerbate future need for cooling. READ MORE

5. 14. Light Evoking Emotions: The Element of Surprise in theatre and photography conveyed through the medium of light.Parallels and applications in Architecture

   University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

   Author : Olympia Koumaridou; [2019]
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   Abstract : The aim of this dissertation is to research the way light is used as a tool to reveal emotions, focusing on The Element of Surprise. Light is a powerful medium that could instantly change the perception of space in terms of mood and atmosphere that is created by it. READ MORE

6. 15. Breaking The Boxdaylight shaping architecture

   University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

   Author : Khalid Mohamed; [2019]
   Keywords : Daylight and Architecture - Daylight shapes architecture - Daylight Analysis driving architectural design - Daylight in different latitudes - Correlation between the shape of the space and daylight - Daylight Impacts on Architectural Forms - Daylight control.;

   Abstract : It is well-known that daylight is a fundamental element to experiencean architectural space. In spite of that, there are limitedresources that consider how to form that space based ondaylight. READ MORE