27-02-2013, 02:56 PM
Construction of energy efficient buildings by amalgamating day-light in the design
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ABSTRACT
The architectural profession worldwide seems to be ambivalent on making best use of daylight in buildings. Encouragingly, furthermore, the matter is increasingly brought forward for discussion by and amongst architects, suggesting that gaining knowledge about innovative day-lighting design could become a matter of professional survival. There are many reasons for the renewed interest in day-lighting, the high cost of fossil fuels (72% of total resources per year) and the realization that sources of electricity have a finite life, being quoted as most cogent; but perhaps even more important are the less tangible aspects of day-lighting which relate more to the human spirit, and the quality of life, Change and variety, modelling, orientation, sunlight effect, colour and view out. The history of day-lighting dates of course from the beginning of time, starting with natural light entering the mouths of caves. Perhaps the first civilized use was the Roman Patio house. How the interaction between space and light can satisfy your expectations in a bar, connect your mind to the landscape in an airport or can it heighten your fun in a skate park?
Two projects which differ in climate, type and scale, reflect a specific approach in research and experimentation working with respect to natural light and designing. On a part of designers decision ,consultation specifically about daylight only occurs if something out of ordinary has to be achieved using day-light in a space.