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    This document discusses the significance of acoustics and lighting in architecture. It is divided into two sections - lighting and acoustics. For lighting, it explains that light is an important factor in appreciating architecture and defines the character of a space. It creates impressions and allows visual tasks. The type of light source used is also important and lighting design must consider energy efficiency. The acoustics section notes that good room acoustics depend on the space and activity. The design must consider whether a space needs to be sonically dead or live to support its function. Acoustics are also important in corridors and public spaces to avoid excessive noise.

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    This document discusses the significance of acoustics and lighting in architecture. It is divided into two sections - lighting and acoustics. For lighting, it explains that light is an important factor in appreciating architecture and defines the character of a space. It creates impressions and allows visual tasks. The type of light source used is also important and lighting design must consider energy efficiency. The acoustics section notes that good room acoustics depend on the space and activity. The design must consider whether a space needs to be sonically dead or live to support its function. Acoustics are also important in corridors and public spaces to avoid excessive noise.

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    Significanc

    BUILDING UTILITES 3
    ACOUSTICS AND LIGHTING Republic of the Philippines

    e of COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ARTS


    TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

    Ayala Boulevard cor. San Marcelino St. Ermita Manila

    Acoustics Telephone No.: 3027750/Loc. 301-305


    TUP website: http://tup.edu.ph

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    Lighting in
    Architectur
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    TERM PAPER

    SUBMITTED BY: FRANK LOUIE


    A.MENDOZA
    Acoustics and lighting is an exact science and art. The architect who
    has a working knowledge of these subject can plan adequately for the acoustics and
    lighting of the buildings he designs. Architectural designing based on some
    principles that will assure the construction of rooms and buildings which are free
    from disturbing glare noises and which provide the optimum conditions for
    reading, producing and listening to either speech or music. Functional acoustical
    and lighting design demands scientific, aesthetic and practical planning. This term
    paper is divided to two section. The first is the significance of lighting in
    architecture because it is the first topic that wed discussed in class, then the
    second is the acoustic.

    LIGHTING
    Light is the one of the most important factor in the appreciation and
    understanding of Architecture. The relationship between light and architecture is
    grounded in the principles of physics, it is about energy and matter but in some
    particular case it also implies an emotional effect on people. The quality of lighting in a
    space defines its character and creates impressions. The human eye perceives its form
    through the incidence and reflection of light and in that way acquires information about
    the ambiance in a given place. Visual impressions are interpreted in our brains and put
    in context to create emotions that move us to take particular actions. In public spaces,
    light provides a safe environment where people can meet and have a great diversity of
    activities. Historic districts, squares, parks, pedestrian streets are all appreciated and
    become useful thanks to good lighting.

    It is important to first understand the visual needs of the users of a space. Lighting is
    ultimately the energy that let us develop visual tasks like reading, identifying colors,
    perceiving volumes, measuring distances and more.

    Secondly, it is really relevant to analyze the space, its form and functions. As it was said
    before, lighting will be different depending on the use given to a place. Surface finishes,
    materials, shape, color, form, physical dimensions are key elements in the way that light
    will react and then provide information and impressions.

    There is no good solution of lighting without the use of the correct light source. It is not a
    matter of using always the most technologically advanced fixture, not at all! It is about
    selecting the right lamp for the place and moment that you need to illuminate

    Finally, light as a form of energy used in architecture requires electricity. This means
    that the use of light has an impact in the environment and therefore it is also essential to
    plan and design the lighting in the most energy efficient way in order to preserve our
    planet.

    Acoustics
    To support the activity in the room. Good room acoustics are seldom noticeable.
    Since there are so many different activities that can take place in rooms there are
    no such thing as universally good room acoustics. Each activity has its own
    challenges, and consequently its own acoustic design. Depends on the space.
    Some spaces need to be sonically dead, others need to be sonically live.

    The importance of acoustics is not limited to classrooms. Noise in corridors and


    public spaces can soar if they are too echo, with voices raised louder and louder to
    overcome the background echo, just like shouting conversations at a noisy party or
    restaurant. In addition, sound is an important navigational tool for people who are
    blind or low vision, and either end of the reverberation scale can help them from
    finding their way in a room or building.

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