LIGHTING
BY VARSITHA P J
INTRODUCTION
• Light is a fundamental element to
architecture; it interacts with the space,
affecting the way we perceive it.
• The way lighting acts can change the
spatiality, the atmosphere and the
visibility.
• Lighting in architecture is the design of
lighting systems in built environments,
both indoors and outdoors.
• It can involve both natural and artificial
light, and is used to highlight shapes and
objects, and to create different effects.
• Principles : The three principles of lighting
are direction, intensity, and softness or
hardness.
IMPORTANCE OF LIGHTING
• Aesthetics: Lighting can enhance the visual appeal of
architecture by highlighting its features, textures, and forms.
• Mood and atmosphere: Lighting can significantly affect the
mood and ambiance of a space.
• Functionality and safety: Adequate lighting is essential for
ensuring that spaces are safe and functional.
• User experience: Lighting design directly impacts how people
perceive and experience a space.
• Spatial perception: Lighting can influence how people perceive
space
TYPES OF LIGHTING
• Natural lighting: • Artificial lighting:
TYPES OF LIGHTING
• Natural lighting: • Artificial lighting:
• Source : Artificial light is generated from
• Source : Natural light, as the name an electrical source.
suggests, comes from a natural source.
• Benefits: Artificial lighting can be used to
• Benefits: Natural light can positively create mood and ambiance, and it can be
impact mood and energy, reduce stress used in spaces without windows. It also
and anxiety, and promote better sleep. It allows for full control over the intensity and
can also make skin appear healthier and color temperature of the light.
more natural, and decrease eyestrain. • Drawbacks: Excessive use or poor design
• Drawbacks: Natural light is of artificial lighting can lead to eye strain
and fatigue. Some artificial light sources
unpredictable and can vary depending
are also costly and have a negative
on the time of day, season, weather environmental impact due to their high
conditions, and location energy consumption.
NATURAL LIGHTING
• There are different types of natural light
that come into a building, here are
some of them:
• Diffuse and uniform light coming from
larger and more regular openings, for
example: strip windows around a room
• Direct light from the direct sunlight at
the desired location on the floor or
other surface
• Zenith light from the ceiling like a
skylight.
• Reflected light from any surface and
redirected into space.
NATURAL LIGHTING
• Blue arrow: sunlight
reflected from outside to
inside.
• Green arrows: direct
light entering the
interior, the amount of
openings allows uniform
light in the space.
• Zenith light: roof
opening allowing
uniform light with both
sunny and cloudy skies.
CREATING DYNAMIC SPACES
WITH NATURAL LIGHTING
SOLAR TUBE LIGHTING, ALSO KNOWN AS A LIGHT TUBE, OR
TUBULAR SKYLIGHT, IS A DEVICE THAT BRINGS NATURAL
LIGHT INTO A HOME FROM THE ROOF.
SOLAR TUBES ARE A GOOD ALTERNATIVE TO SKYLIGHTS
BECAUSE THEY ARE INEXPENSIVE, ENERGY EFFICIENT, AND
EASY TO INSTALL.
COMPARED TO SKYLIGHTS, SOLAR TUBES MINIMIZE HEAT
GAINS AND HEAT LOSSES.
THEY ARE A GOOD CHOICE FOR INTEGRATING DAYLIGHT
INTO SMALL, DARK SPACES IN YOUR HOME SUCH
AS HALLWAYS, LAUNDRY AREAS, CLOSETS, AND
BATHROOMS.
ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING
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AMBIENT LIGHTING
• Ambient lighting is the general lighting that’s used to evenly
light up a room.
• This could be natural light from windows, or overhead lighting
like chandeliers or track lighting.
• Providing a space with overall illumination and allowing you to
see and move around safely, it’s the foundation for any interior
lighting scheme.
WHERE TO USE AMBIENT LIGHTING
•Every room in your home
•Towards the centre of the room
•Closer to the ceiling to diffuse light more effectively
TASK LIGHTING
• Task lighting is used to help with specific activities, like
reading, cooking or studying.
• It’s usually brighter than ambient lighting, and directed
towards where it’s needed most.
• This type of lighting may come from a variety of sources,
including desk or table lamps.
WHERE TO USE TASK LIGHTING
•Study or office: Desk lamps
•Kitchen: Under cabinets
•Bedroom: Reading lamps
•Bathroom: Vanity lighting
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ACCENT LIGHTING
Accent lighting is used to highlight specific features in a room,
like entrances, plants, artworks or fireplaces. It can play an
integral part in adding drama and character to a room.
WHERE TO USE ACCENT LIGHTING
•Highlight and draw attention to a feature such as artwork or
plants
•Highlight architectural elements
•As decorative lighting
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DECORATIVE LIGHTING
Decorative lighting is used purely for aesthetic purposes, to add
an extra touch of style. It can include lighting fixtures like wall
sconces, chandeliers or pendant lights.
WHERE TO USE DECORATIVE LIGHTING
•In an entrance
•Over a dining room table
•In a living room
•Wall sconces on either side of the bed
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