Real Architecture - Part 2 - Light

08.1.2008 | 2:19 pm | Home Construction

In my previous post on light, I discussed how light can affect a space. This post will be about how you can change light to create different effects within a space. For example, what could you do if you blocked the light with something? Louvers (thin slabs of material in a window), often at an angle, direct the light into one direction. To prove this point, look at window blinds.  You can focus the light in different areas by changing the angle of the blinds. Now pull the blinds up so it is just the window - it makes a big difference.

Closed Blind

Another idea is to pull light through a long space using a light well or a deep skylight. These features soften the light coming in. These ideas can dramatically change how a space is seen and experienced by its occupants. Light can bring new life into architecture if used right.

Real Architecture

08.1.2008 | 1:37 pm | Architecture Schools