Author
Özorhon, İlker Fatih, Ulusu Uraz, T.
Publication Date
2014
Publication Place
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Informa Group
Subject
Natural light, Architectural space, Semantic dimensions of light, Space identity, Architectural design
Type
Periodical
Language
English
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Library
Özyeğin University
Library Asset ID
2029-7947
Record ID
b44eef06-ef41-4ada-a30e-0344a5612d53
Library Location
Architecture
Date
2014
Notes
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Sample Text
In this study, the effect of natural light on the architectural space quality was examined. Contribution of natural light in three different dimensions as the readability of the space, the effect of the space, and its aesthetical evaluation was taken into consideration and discussed in the given order. The study involves a review of the related architecture literature, various books, articles, essays, and opinions. The major objective of this research is to explain the place of natural light in architectural design and its different aspects through its functional and semantic dimensions in the space. In this respect, contributions of natural light to the identity of the space were examined based on three renowned Turkish architects and their significant works. The paper focuses on the contribution of natural light to the space, emphasizing its qualitative aspects; whereas its physical and measurable aspects are beyond the scope of the paper. The study demonstrates the importance of experiencing the space in terms of understanding the aspect of light that determines the space identity. It also stresses that buildings designed considering the use of natural light could turn out to be more original.
DOI
10.3846/20297955.2014.916513
Cilt
38
