ABSTRACT
Natural light is the
essence from which all color reacts and takes existence. It’s the all important
element in interior design/architecture. It provides a space with genuineness
and without it a room can look unexciting, uninteresting and can feel
repulsive. Sunlight is an elemental part of our existence and a fundamental
component of green design. The purpose of this study is to use as much natural
light as possible in designing a beauty and fashion centre to accomplish
decrease in energy consumption, low costs, and requires less heating and
cooling from the building. The research method adopted for this thesis was
based on an in depth literature review and case study of other beauty and fashion
centers. Day lit environments increase occupant productivity and comfort, and
provide the mental and visual stimulation required to control human circadian
rhythms. It also increases energy savings, increase revenue in retail
applications. Second, several important factors ranging from design to
installation and operation must be carefully addressed in order to realize
these benefits. In conclusion a beauty salon and fashion centre can be designed
as one single entity. Secondly site orientation and the building morphology are
the first basic issues that affect the effective use of daylight in any
interior space. Other components such as material use, shading device scheme
and sizes of openings are basically used to control the amount and redirect daylight.
CHAPTER
ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY
Light determines our
perception of architecture; it enables us to appreciate the diverse qualities
of the space, Size, geometric, shape, texture and color. It is perhaps the
element with the greatest influence over the atmosphere of a place. The correct
illumination intensifies the poetic and emotional impact of a project. (Verges,
2008) From the earliest caves, light informed the lives of the inhabitants of a
place. Initially it was in the difference between day and night; but as
dwellings became more sophisticated, it was by means of openings or windows
letting in light. The history of architecture is synonymous with the history of
day lighting.