Modelling Daylight - Giovanni Traverso (englisch)

A Manual for Natural Light Experimentation The history of electrical lighting is just over a century old: in recent decades, the continued improvement of energy efficiency in lamps has made the substitution and integration of natural light with artificial light increasingly accessible. The direct consequence has been a diminishing awareness of the fundamental notions of natural light. The current focus on greater respect for the environment, energy efficiency and man’s psychophysical wellbeing are certainly guiding us towards a new architectural design, redirecting attention to the context, the cultural spirit of place, and encouraging a sound understanding of the quality of natural light. This manual aims to raise awareness and sensitize readers that light can be a founding element in architectural design, capable of positively modifying the experience of the inhabitant.