Examples of Utulizing Natural Light

In this following blog I started to research different interiors in order to be able to fully comprehend how natural light is correctly integrated into a space. I came across certain knowledge that I was not aware of; such as the fact that natural light to be strategically correct should access from more than one access point. 

contemporary home interior design and natural light 

 In the above photograph an example is seen on how natural lighting effects an interior through the use of windows. The amount of light that is accessing the interior provides a well-lit space and a calming balanced atmosphere. Although the natural light provides light to the interior and makes the spatial space look more open by having the light accessing the space from one side shadows are immediately cast onto the space and when the occupant would be facing the windowed wall he may experience glare vision due to the intensity of the light as the light has no other source of light to balance itself with.

A comprise for such a situation is to use diffusers with the windowed wall such as light fabricated curtains as that way light is still accessing the interior and provides a more open look yet the intensity would not effect the occupant as much.

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In this interior example natural light has two points of access thus balancing itself out, still glare could be caused due to the amount light that is entering the space yet by placing the bamboo sticks on one side of the glass wall it still managed to work as a diffuser as the sticks broke the light coming in at once to access between each bamboo and creating a interesting shadow effect. 

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An example of a well daylit designed interior can be seen in the photograph above. Daylight has various access points at different points thus the light can be balanced and would reach the entire space also the balanced light would be at a low risk to cause glare to the occupant. Diffusers are used at certain access points creating interesting shadow effects and an overall calming balanced atmosphere is achieved along with making the spatial space look more open.   

The green design that is at play not only does it light an interior in a natural way yet is able to create interesting shadows in a three dimensional manner, although the benefits of an eco-friendliness resource are endless the side effects of natural light can also result in disadvantages such as the thermal effect and glare which should be taken into crucial consideration when daylight design is applied.   

Reference Links; 

D. Ander 23.10.2014  Daylighting | Whole Building Design Guide. 2015 [ONLINE] Available at:<http://www.wbdg.org/resources/daylighting.php.> [Accessed 31 March 2015].

Benefits of Natural Daylight | US Sunlight 2015 [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.ussunlight.com/benefits-of-natural-daylight. [Accessed 31 March 2015].

 K. Van Den Wymelenberg  19.03.2014 The Benefits of Natural Light - Architectural Lighting Magazine [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.archlighting.com/daylighting/the-benefits-of-natural-light_o.aspx#resources. [Accessed 31 March 2015].

 C. Weber 01/02.2010 Design with Daylight: Natural Lighting [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.motherearthliving.com/green-homes/design-with-daylight-natural-lighting.aspx?PageId=1. [Accessed 31 March 2015].