FCS 346 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Circadian Rhythm, Phototropism, Wayfinding
29 Jan 2018
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How humans use light, the power & purpose of light. Relaxed - home, living room (calm, still) Another example, fast food chain (active) vs a elegant dinner. Can be attained by using color of light, warm = cozy, cool = clinical. Can also be attained by organic shapes = cozy, linear = clinical. Tells the user in the space location/geography. Traditional japanese interiors have a more minimalist feel that extends to the light fixtures as well. Colonial style typically has large glass chandeliers and multiple wall sconces. More lights at dinner when it is dark. Less lights early in the morning during sunrise. Lighting is one of the best bang for your buck design ingredients. Our response is instinctual versus learned or conditioned. This is phototropic and occurs in plants as well (plants grow toward the light and that"s why indoor plants are rotated) Avoid thinking of lighting as a one step process.
