Visual Delight in Architecture: Daylight, Vision, and View

The importance of natural daylight illumination and views to the outdoors for health and well-being is explored, arguing that exposure to daylight is essential to our genetic foundations and cognitive function. The book encourages readers to appreciate the subtlety, beauty, and pleasures of well-daylit spaces and attractive window views and how these are woven into the fabric of our daily sensory experiences.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 398 pages
\n Publication date: 30 April 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Exploring the Health and Well-Being Implications of Access to Natural Daylight Illumination and Views to the Outdoors

Daylight exposure holds profound importance for our health and well-being, deeply rooted in the genetic foundations of our physiology and cognitive function. This essay aims to shed light on the significance of appropriately timed exposure to daylight, emphasizing its role in shaping our physical and mental well-being.

Through captivating narratives and insightful observations, this essay invites readers to appreciate the subtlety, beauty, and pleasures of well-daylit spaces and attractive window views. It explores how these elements are woven into the fabric of our daily sensory experiences, shaped by the design of our buildings, cities, and cultural perspectives.

Written to engage and challenge a diverse range of readers, including building and urban designers, as well as individuals interested in human health and wellbeing, from medical researchers to building occupants of all types. This essay seeks to raise awareness about the potential benefits of incorporating natural daylight and outdoor views into architectural designs, urban planning, and cultural practices, ultimately fostering healthier and more sustainable environments for all.

\n Weight: 1016g\n
Dimension: 175 x 246 x 32 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367563233\n \n