One of the greatest blessings in this life is the light. When a beautiful colorful butterfly gets you attention and put a smile on your face, you would not be able to enjoy this scene without light. When a famous paint in a museum let your jaw drops in amazement, you must know that light is the medium that convey the beauty of the paint to your eyes. Let us not go too far, you would not be able to read these very words without the blessing of the light.
Moreover, light plays an important role on people feelings and emotions. Light can change one’s mood from being happy to being sad, angry to calm, and from being annoyed to feel more comfortable. In addition, light effects people productivity and concentration. Places where one needs to think and concentrate, such as schools, colleges, and libraries, are always brightly lit. our …show more content…
It plays an important role in defining space and save energy, and in many cases, natural light can be the start point for any design. architects are keen to design space in a way that allow more natural light to penetrate. That allows to give the feeling of openness and comfort. However, the role of artificial light cannot be ignored. Artificial light is being used in many ways in designing to convey different aspects and feelings.
This research will study the effects of natural and artificial light in designing buildings and the different way that light has on space definition. It will also study the relation between light and urban design, both natural and artificial. The research will conclude by highlighting the role of light in future architecture styles.
Life is light and light is life, a very true statement that confirms that role that light plays in our life in general and in architecture. The beauty of everything, the value of art, and the importance of architecture would not be known or appreciated without the blessings of light.
Chapter 1: Buildings and