《glass_and_light》.pdf

31 Glass and light “The sun is the great luminary B u i l d i n g w i t h of all that lives. It should be used as n a t u r a l l i g h t such in the design of every house”. Light levels and their effect on interior F. L. Wright* spaces, can influence our daily activities “[…] It is ridiculous to think that an and frame of mind. Some general electric light bulb can replace what the suggestions are: sun and the seasons accomplish. It is - to open up areas where we spend natural light that gives architectural much time during the day, such as space its sense of authenticity.” kitchens, dining rooms, reception rooms and office Louis I. Kahn** - to encourage natural light into areas of study and work, at home and in * The architect Frank Lloyd Wright (1869-1959) the workplace was as inventive in the design of large buildings (Guggenheim Museum, New York) as of private - to ensure that rooms are properly residences. Master of the organic architecture ventilated, for health and movement, he had an enormous influence on hygiene reasons his profession. - to try, as far as possible, to include an ** The architectural works of Louis I. Kahn opening light in humid rooms, such as (1901-1974) are characterised by audacity and bathrooms and kitchens. The ability to rigour of form, combining the quality of spatial