Perception of Lighting

Abstract

Architecture is designed for the purpose of experience. To compliment the architecture lighting can be used to highlight the exterior and interior spaces. To go beyond complimenting the architecture with lighting we must be aware that during specific months in some regions of the world there is no daylight. The lack of daylight has impact on the human health, especially in Scandinavian regions during the winter months. Therefore, lighting is important during this time. Looking into the history of lighting and how it has evolved, we must think about how can we go beyond lighting architecture with the normal shades of white and yellows that are typically used, and start using colored LED lighting to not only compliment architecture but to enhance a persons experience though architecture. The topic that is being focused on is colored LED lighting. Certain senses can be stimulated from certain colors and colored lights. Along with architecture we must find a way to use colored lighting to improve human health within our buildings. A few artists such as Olafur Eliasson, James Turrell, Sam Eyde, Christine Istad, and Lisa Pacini have created projects that explore the importance of light and colored light that stimulates our senses.