Lighting Design: Location of Light Sources

Selecting a material is an exploration that depends on the depth of knowledge and diverse methods in which a material is assessed and used. The designers should gain an insight into the structural, scientific, durability properties of materials before making a choice.

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) refers to the air inside a structure that affects the health and well-being of occupants, it should not contain more than acceptable levels of contaminants determined by governing authority’s code/bylaws.

The most important variable of any project is its material. There are various aspects to be kept in mind when selecting a material initially as availability, suitability and budget, familiarity with these issues is vital.

Understanding the roles of Ambient, Task, and Accent lighting and then carefully placing them to reap maximum benefits and amplifying the kitchen interiors requires a professional approach.

Making proper provisions for the user can considerably increase the value of a property and will go a long way. Customized storage design keeps user requirements first and successfully creates a more organized wardrobe.

A Cold-dry climate is prevalent at high altitudes in places like Ladakh, Norway, Sweden, etc. The primary attribute a designer has to follow is to maximize the heat gain and minimise heat loss, for occupant comfort. 

Diligent use and good design can reduce up to 70% lighting expenditures of buildings, being free and inexhaustible. If done incorrectly, it could degrade occupant comfort and in turn, increase the heat load/cooling load on the building and its cooling/heating energy consumption.

The composite climates are a culmination of the characteristics of hot-dry and hot- humid climate. The dominant prevailing climatic condition analysis helps decide on design solution priorities.

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