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dc.contributor.author Pathirage, LY
dc.contributor.author Perera, NGR
dc.date.accessioned 2021-11-26T06:08:54Z
dc.date.available 2021-11-26T06:08:54Z
dc.date.issued 2021-12-03
dc.identifier.uri http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/16835
dc.description.abstract Visual perception of a space is influenced by the composition and behaviour of light. Daylight as a natural element, creates different atmospheres in the same space by its variation of intensity, colour, and direction. It creates dynamic shadow patterns, fluctuating brightness and contrast levels. Although the capacity to create variation - therefore contrast, is an important characteristic of daylight - it is often neglected in research, where comfort and visual performance take prominence. This is a research initiative to emphasise the value of daylight variation on spatial quality and human perception. The research adopts a two-step process, where, digital images are first mapped to generate contrast diagrams, and secondly, the generated digital images form the basis for a survey utilising a seven-point semantic differential scale, to explore the relationship between daylight variability and human perception. The temporal variation of daylight is explored by diagramming the spatial images at selected times of the day and year. The scope of the study is limited to selected contemporary residential spaces and focus on the manner of integrating daylight into spaces. Results show that a direct relationship between daylight variability and human perception for side lit spaces is not evident, yet it is evident in top lit options. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU)
dc.subject Daylight variability en_US
dc.subject Human perception en_US
dc.subject Contrast en_US
dc.subject Daylight integration en_US
dc.title Daylight variability and human perception en_US
dc.title.alternative with reference to selected Contemporary Residential Spaces in Colombo, Sri Lanka en_US
dc.type Conference-Full-text en_US
dc.identifier.faculty Architecture en_US
dc.identifier.year 2021 en_US
dc.identifier.conference Beyond sustainability reflections across spaces en_US
dc.identifier.place Moratuwa en_US
dc.identifier.pgnos pp. 307 - 317 en_US
dc.identifier.proceeding 14th International Research Conference - FARU 2021 en_US
dc.identifier.email lakminiyashoda@gmail.com en_US
dc.identifier.email nareinperera@uom.lk en_US
dc.identifier.doi https://doi.org/10.31705/FARU.2021.30 en_US


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