Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Cafe Lighting 4

The study area on the second floor should be a combination of both artificial lighting and natural light. Studies show that natural light increases productivity. In addition, it has been said to have a correlation with students' increased test scores.

In the study area, the relationship between the natural light and artificial light should be a balance, one should not overpower the other. Also, there space should be varied. For example, some parts of the space should have more natural light, while other parts have more artificial light, and finally, some areas that only receive whats been diffused from the two. The space should feel fresh, calm, and welcoming.

The image below portrays the feeling I wish to convey in my space in that much of the artificial light is indirect and greatly diffused. There is a luminary in the center of the ceiling, small, recessed luminaries along the perifery, and the natural daylight. Both the artificial light and natural light have a clean texture to them, and while they are not warm in color like the type of light that will be used in the pool room, the room still has a sublte, warm glow to it. This type of light will make the space feel more spacious and airy, allowing people to breath comfortably when the stresses of studying gets high. Furthermore, it helps to create an open and quiet environment.

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