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dc.contributor.advisor Balasooriya S
dc.contributor.author Silva AKDC
dc.date.accessioned 2011
dc.date.available 2011
dc.date.issued 2011
dc.identifier.citation Silva, A.K.D.C. (2011). The Importance of effective lighting in landscape design [Master's theses, University of Moratuwa]. Institutional Repository University of Moratuwa. http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/11143
dc.identifier.uri http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/11143
dc.description.abstract Landscape lighting offers an incredible expansion of the enjoyment of night time environment. It makes out door space usable at night and adds a magical view in to the surrounding. In the beginning the human experience of light was given a spiritual quality. Gradually man tries to control the environment and he made to produce artificial lighting to conceal the darkness. Lighting requirement depend on the usage and activities. The composition of view, balance, beauty, focal points will give dramatic and eye pleasing environment. There can be introducing light in an organized fashion to create or sculpt a night scene from a dark landscape. Improper application and usage will degrade the quality of environment. Sky glow, glare, and light trespass, light clutter decrease the visibility at night and energy waste can occurs as well as light pollution. Those affect human activities, animal behaviors and plants ecosystems. Suitable application of lighting can enhance the beauty while conserving the elegant of night sky. Light has ability to transform a space, creating emotional responses or simply an environment comfortable. The effective lighting application will enhance the beauty of the night. The drama that creates thought the suitable composition and it will gift to experience and enjoy the surrounding at night. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.title The Importance of effective lighting in landscape design en_US
dc.type Thesis-Abstract en_US
dc.identifier.faculty Architecture en_US
dc.identifier.degree MSc. en_US
dc.identifier.department Department of Architecture en_US
dc.date.accept 2011
dc.identifier.accno 103406 en_US


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