APPLICATION OF DAYLIGHTING IN THE DESIGN OF NATIONAL ART CENTRE, JOS
APPLICATION OF DAYLIGHTING IN THE DESIGN OF NATIONAL ART CENTRE, JOS
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2012-05
Authors
KAHU, PATIENCE PAUL
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ABSTRACT
Art centres and museums are spaces that house art works and artifact either temporary or
permanently. These spaces try to avoid daylight because it has a deteriorating effect on art
works and artifacts. Most art centres and museums tend to avoid day light by covering-up spaces
and thereby lighting up the rooms through mechanical means.
The purpose of this research is to identify different daylighting techniques that will not affect the
exhibition but at the same time, create a good visual experience.
Literatures on daylighting were studied, in which the advantages of daylighting in buildings
were highlighted, different daylighting techniques and system were examined and the effects of
daylight to art works and artifacts were also studied.
Case studies of relevant museums and art centre buildings were analyzed using appropriate
variables. An important finding of the research was that an integrated approach which makes
daylighting a primary design consideration is essential for a successful daylighting design
process.
This finding affects the design process from site location criteria, site zoning, and building form,
choice of materials and most importantly types of daylighting elements to be used.
For the research design, atrium, laminated glass, light shelves and light tubes was appropriate
for use. The implication of this finding opens a new dimension to the design of art centres and
museums.
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DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE,
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA
NIGERIA.
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APPLICATION,, DAYLIGHTING,, DESIGN,, NATIONAL,, CENTRE,, JOS.