vol. Illuminating: Natural Light in Residential Architecture

Michelle Corrodi; Klaus Spechtenhauser

Published by Birkhäuser 2008

vol. Illuminating

Natural Light in Residential Architecture

Michelle Corrodi and Klaus Spechtenhauser
With contributions by: Gerhard Auer

Volume 3 in the series Living Concepts

https://doi.org/10.1515/9783038216414

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Daylight in architecture

The image of open working and living spaces flooded with light has, more than any other, become fixed in our minds as a symbol of modernity and the spirit of the times. While the workplace has always been the focus of ergonomic studies and optimization with respect to a good provision of daylight, large glass surfaces have now become the order of the day for living spaces as well. But does this automatically make for better illumination? Taking this question as its starting point, the publication Illuminating thematizes central aspects of light planning, including the connection between the provision of daylight and architectural design, building orientation, the nature of the facade, the ground plan, comfort, and the proportions and atmosphere of rooms. In the process, general characteristics and fundamental principles as well as subtle facets of an intelligent treatment of daylight are discussed and critically examined within an expanded architecture- and culture-historical context.

The fundamental principles of using daylight in architecture
Analysis of current and historical examples
Suggestions for planning

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Well Lighted? Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	30
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Illuminating: Seeing Well and Seeing Comfortably Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	128
Lighting Effects: Beyond Seeing Comfortably Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	180
Best Of: Eleven Masters of Natural Light Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	210
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Language: English
Publisher: Birkhäuser
Audience: Professional/practitioner
Pages
- Main content: 232
Illustrations
- Illustrations: 174
- Coloured Illustrations: 116
Keywords: Glasfassade; Grundrissplanung; Kunstlicht; Lichtlenkung; Lichtplanung; Sonnenschutz; Tageslicht

eBook

Published: March 12, 2014
ISBN: 9783038216414

Hardcover

Published: October 2, 2008
ISBN: 9783764386368