Light
Designing with the movement of light
Good daylight is not a quantity to maximise. It is a quality to understand.
Begin with orientation
A room changes through the day. Morning light can make a kitchen a natural place to gather, while an evening-facing room may need shade as much as glass. We begin by observing those changes rather than treating every elevation in the same way.
Depth matters
The depth of a window reveal changes how light reaches a wall. A deep opening can soften glare and make the transition between inside and outside more comfortable. The effect is modest on a drawing and substantial in daily life.
Leave room for shadow
An evenly bright room is not always a pleasant one. Contrast helps us read a space and find places to rest. A shaded edge beside a sunlit court can offer more comfort than a room exposed on every side.
Written for the AVELOR fictional studio. Demo editorial content.
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