This paper is presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Lighting Design. This paper examines the lighting design of Ajax in Iraq. This gives the point of view of the production, the approach taken and self-evaluation of…
Sleep in nursing home residents is highly fragmented. Disturbed circadian rhythms may be a partial cause. Melatonin, a pineal hormone, is a marker of circadian rhythms. Its secretion is synchronized by light. Nursing home residents are exposed to low levels of illumination. Ther…
Originating from the inadequacy of teaching and learning frameworks in interior design education and the gap between design studio and supportive courses in design curricula, this study suggests a pedagogical approach for design studios to overcome the disentanglement in interio…
Daylight affects occupants' visual performance in the indoor environment. The amount of daylight determines the quality of the interior. If daylighting is controlled properly, it provides comfortable and healthy spaces for the occupants. It is the primary light source of interio…
When developing restoration decisions for conservation of historic houses, determination of daylight performance of the spaces is important for new usage proposals. Among the rooms located around sofa in Anatolian historical houses, main room is the most spectacular space. It sh…
Although the use of daylight has an important role in educational spaces, uncontrolled use of daylight can lead to some undesirable situations for occupants. It is generally accepted that recommended illuminance values change between 300 lux and 2000 lux in educational spaces. H…
Geçmiş zamanlarda insanlar vakitlerinin çoğunu dış ortamlarda ve güneş ışığı altında geçirmekteydi. Günümüzde ise insanlar vakitlerinin çoğunu ev, ofis, hastane, okul gibi kapalı ortamlarda ve yapay aydınlatma kaynaklarının oluşturduğu ışıklar altında geçirmektedir. Gün ışığı, g…