Light Distribution and Perceived Spaciousness: Light Patterns in Scale Models

Previous research showed that light distribution can affect the perception of spatial size and shape. However, most studies are limited to quantitative assessment of a few scenarios without explaining possible causes behind peoples’ experiences. This exploratory study aimed to reveal complex relatio...

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Autores principales:	Ulrika Wänström Lindh, Monica Billger
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Publicado:	MDPI AG 2021
Materias:	spatial perception spatial enclosure spaciousness light pattern light distribution architecture Environmental effects of industries and plants TD194-195 Renewable energy sources TJ807-830 Environmental sciences GE1-350
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:7688b3f217c2486b95c771e596d6ce802021-11-25T19:00:55ZLight Distribution and Perceived Spaciousness: Light Patterns in Scale Models10.3390/su1322124242071-1050https://doaj.org/article/7688b3f217c2486b95c771e596d6ce802021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/22/12424https://doaj.org/toc/2071-1050Previous research showed that light distribution can affect the perception of spatial size and shape. However, most studies are limited to quantitative assessment of a few scenarios without explaining possible causes behind peoples’ experiences. This exploratory study aimed to reveal complex relationships between light patterns and perceived size, and to investigate how light patterns affect perceived spaciousness. A qualitative approach was used with pair-wise comparisons between systematic visual observations of scale models. The observations confirmed that illuminated walls increase spaciousness. Yet, darkness impacts the perception of spaciousness as well. Both compound and separated light zones can expand depth, height, or width, depending on the interpretation of these patterns of light seen in relation to the whole spatial context. Furthermore, the position of illuminated areas, with placements on edge or in the center, may additionally influence perceived size.Ulrika Wänström LindhMonica BillgerMDPI AGarticlespatial perceptionspatial enclosurespaciousnesslight patternlight distributionarchitectureEnvironmental effects of industries and plantsTD194-195Renewable energy sourcesTJ807-830Environmental sciencesGE1-350ENSustainability, Vol 13, Iss 12424, p 12424 (2021)
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topic	spatial perception spatial enclosure spaciousness light pattern light distribution architecture Environmental effects of industries and plants TD194-195 Renewable energy sources TJ807-830 Environmental sciences GE1-350
spellingShingle	spatial perception spatial enclosure spaciousness light pattern light distribution architecture Environmental effects of industries and plants TD194-195 Renewable energy sources TJ807-830 Environmental sciences GE1-350 Ulrika Wänström Lindh Monica Billger Light Distribution and Perceived Spaciousness: Light Patterns in Scale Models
description	Previous research showed that light distribution can affect the perception of spatial size and shape. However, most studies are limited to quantitative assessment of a few scenarios without explaining possible causes behind peoples’ experiences. This exploratory study aimed to reveal complex relationships between light patterns and perceived size, and to investigate how light patterns affect perceived spaciousness. A qualitative approach was used with pair-wise comparisons between systematic visual observations of scale models. The observations confirmed that illuminated walls increase spaciousness. Yet, darkness impacts the perception of spaciousness as well. Both compound and separated light zones can expand depth, height, or width, depending on the interpretation of these patterns of light seen in relation to the whole spatial context. Furthermore, the position of illuminated areas, with placements on edge or in the center, may additionally influence perceived size.
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title	Light Distribution and Perceived Spaciousness: Light Patterns in Scale Models
title_short	Light Distribution and Perceived Spaciousness: Light Patterns in Scale Models
title_full	Light Distribution and Perceived Spaciousness: Light Patterns in Scale Models
title_fullStr	Light Distribution and Perceived Spaciousness: Light Patterns in Scale Models
title_full_unstemmed	Light Distribution and Perceived Spaciousness: Light Patterns in Scale Models
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Light Distribution and Perceived Spaciousness: Light Patterns in Scale Models

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