The Historical Significance of Daylight in Architecture
discussion p. 298 - 303Author Buonocore, Pablo |
Daylight is crucial for the natural biorhythm of man. Whether used as a straightforward source of illumination or modified by judicious effects to arouse the emotions, light is a phenomenon that influences the behaviour of people. A historical review and a series of examples illustrate the role played by daylight in architecture and how it has changed in the course of time.
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