Using Lighting to Influence Space Use
Lighting influences how we use a space. It can be considered a building material, just as concrete and steel are building materials, although it lacks physical form.
Lighting influences how we use a space. It can be considered a building material, just as concrete and steel are building materials, although it lacks physical form.
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Designers’ focus on creating experiences for users is relatively new.
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There is a wealth of new information on the effects of light on health and implications for practical lighting design.
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