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Daylight, Design and Place-Making (Paperback)
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Daylight, Design and Place-Making (Paperback)
Series: Design and the Built Environment
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Daylight, Design and Place-Making examines the role of daylight in
creating and revealing the wonders of heritage and contemporary
architecture. Shifting from a purely technical approach to
daylighting, this book places importance on the creation of
meaningful aesthetics through an understanding of context and
culture. Cultural applications of light in architecture differ
depending on various historical, technological, and social
characteristics. Increasingly, there is a revival of interest in
contemporary architecture using daylight as an essential contextual
ingredient in the design process. By examining the architecture of
daylight in different locales and setting these in their historical
contexts, the book argues that appropriate use of daylight will
ensure not only visual and thermal comfort in the urban setting and
aid in energy efficiency, but also will contribute to the overall
identity of new buildings, particularly in urban regeneration
projects. This book brings together an analysis of technical
aspects of daylight performance and environmental impact, with
discussions on the psychology of daylighting and its influence in
shaping perceptions of our built environment. It will be an ideal
read for academics and researchers interested in architecture and
cultural studies.
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