Light and Nature - a valuable element for humans
In the last thirty years, a small movement has developed that praises nature, which has a very positive impact on human beings. Of course, all of this makes sense, but the western medical world has not yet weighed enough on the issue. Currently, most researchers are preparing to produce relevant documents on regenerative benefits. Nevertheless, not enough steps have been taken to establish the relationship between light, nature and human interaction. However, for me, it is reason enough to rejoice that there will be efforts in this direction in the future.
Sun dawning. With every birth, I see a new light of hope for lighting design. As lighting designers, we are better off than ever before in opening the path to human health, creating credibility and presenting research results. Since the eighties, a small group of experts have been studying health questions and how nature relates to human needs. Now we use the term “biophilia için for this. Science gradually began to address this issue. This article aims to provide information about biophilia and discuss the validity of biophilia. The applications mentioned in the article will be interesting and add information not only for my own business area but for everyone. Whether you work indoors or outdoors, the important thing is that the light that is designed in a space has an effect on human emotion.
Nature offers us great experiences to learn from. Our vision is a blessing in itself. This allows us to understand the simple differences in light in natural environments. There is no good teacher except sun and nature. Otherwise, where would we get such information or experiences so effectively? We can only see, experience what we perceive optically. The ability to understand emotions is a great gift for life. We never forget emotions, and we can actually benefit from it. By providing unforgettable experiences, our work gains validity, fairness and value.
Light is an impressive tool that connects us emotionally. It has natural and positive effects. Gives warmth, comfort, safety and energy. It is important how and why we illuminate a space. And that's where we can put all our skills.
Light as a support for treatment
Unfortunately, the scientific community does not yet have research results that will gain weight in light and the therapeutic elements of nature. As mentioned earlier, this is an exciting chance for all of us. Since we all need to relax and rest after our daily stressful environments, I can imagine creating extraordinary opportunities for hospitals, spas, working environments, public parks, residences and similar places. We are obliged to provide all these comfort and conditions to support the treatment processes.
If we take into consideration the dark hours of the day and our night environments, relaxing lighting designs can be applied in these areas, which will have an impact against possible negative emotions. Think about it: You are a nurse and you are faced with pain, illness and death every day. Such a situation is naturally an excessive burden on one's thoughts about life, psychological health or condition. So it doesn't make sense to give short breathing intervals on a regular basis and to be in other, more relaxed and calm environments? I admit, not everyone works under these conditions. However, many of us are experiencing stress in meetings, dates for completion of the work and meeting the demands of building owners and are also physically and psychologically affected.
In terms of people-oriented lighting design, we spend 90% of our time indoors. 87% of the information we perceive occurs through our eyes. 50% of human brain activity is about vision. Such values determine how our visual perception is fundamentally how we live and work. If this is the case, we can start with the idea that visual stimuli have an impact on our health. Light affects us in two ways: visual (our visual performance and visual experience) and non-visual (endocrine system and circadian rhythm).
Inadequate light conditions due to poorly designed light and daylight were often given as the main causes of health problems at different times of the day. These problems include stress, loss of memory and concentration, weakening of the immune system, wrong medication use, cardiovascular diseases, hyperactivity, depression and insomnia. Some of these health disorders may also be caused by excessive light at night: use of computers, smartphones or poor indoor lighting. In addition, color and colored light can have profound effects on the physical, mental and mental health of a person.
Relevant information on the subject
I often ask myself when or by whom the beauty of light in nature is the first time. By Adam and Eve in the garden of paradise? Or by a Neanderthals or Denisova people who watch the light of nature in the light of an open flame? In the last decade of the 20th century, some people began to work on light and nature. There are several key people who have contributed to these developments.
Landscape lighting designer Frank B. Nightingale (1885-1965) was the first to develop landscape lighting as a specialty. He published two books on this topic: Lighting Garden Lighting ”(1958) and as Light as an Art 19 (1962), and since he was also a magician: for Magic for Magicians” (1964).
For the first time, he was the one who worked on bringing nature and lighting together, as he intended to consciously design the external environment. In addition, he developed many lamps that mimic plants and are specifically designed to adapt to the natural environment. Frank B. Nightingale was known as the person who portrayed the landscaped landscapes and the light as art and, in doing so, combined the lighted scenes with which he was choreographed with music. During a demonstration, it was determined when the lighting would be switched on and off.
In terms of creating a perception that nature has benefits for human health, the following people have become pioneers:
≥ Dr. Robert S. Ulrich - Director of the Department of Architecture, Health Systems and Design Center, University of Texas A&M and Head of the Architecture Department of Health Care at TU Chalmeers in Sweden (the most cited in the international community among evidences in the field of health). Published by: „ViewThrough a Window“ (1984); Urban Scenes “(1981).
≥ Rachel and Stephen Kaplan: Her specialties are Environmental Psychology, Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan. Both are known for their research on the effects of nature on human relationships and health. Their published works include „The Experience of Nature 1989 (1989),„ With People in Mind “(1998); „Restorative Environments“
(1988).
Edward Osborne Wilson (E.O. Wilson) (retired honorary research professor at Harvard University) describes his theory of the advantages of nature over human health in his 1986 book, "Biophilia."
≥ Edwin D. Babbitt (1828-1905) is considered a pioneer in the field of chemotherapy with his book “Principles of Light and Color” (1878), which describes the therapeutic use of colored light.
≥ Clare Cooper-Marcus (Professor of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at the University of California, Berkeley) and Marni Barnes (Psychotherapist and Landscape Architect at the Academy of Arts, University of San Francisco) co-authored “Healing Gardens” (1999). The book explains how gardens can cure the soul and body.
≥ Dr. Maja Petric specializes in how people perceive spaces and perceive them emotionally. It is a worldwide pioneer in this field. Her research focuses on the complementary potential of light and art to create transformable experiences in man. Her published works on this subject are „Light, Art and Biophilia“ (2016) and History The History of Light in Art “(2017).
My own experiences
I have been working on landscape lighting design since 1999. I learned a lot about this and I was able to work on unique projects. With the help of existing plant material, structures and garden art, I created illuminated emotional spaces. It is very important for me to have a positive effect on the psychology of man. I aim to give a message with every garden I design. The person watching such a garden should leave him / her to experience and feel the inspiration, magic, magic or respect or calmness, retreat, comfort or relaxation. While most customers demand environments that bring joy and fun, some decide for mysterious, exciting or spooky environments. The advantage of being a lighting designer is here: We have the capacity to apply light to create the desired effect. It's good to know that the customer really appreciates my work. One of my clients stated that sitting on his balcony after coming from work and looking at his quiet garden made him feel very comfortable. When I see deer grazing in my meadow, I find peace and I feel comfortable. ”Take a moment to stop what you're doing and think of these images and think about how you feel.
The first time a female client saw her lit garden, she started to cry. I'm very impressed. Fortunately, all these feelings of floods had been at the beginning of my career. Thus, I was motivated to perform my profession more passionately. All these examples show that when we combine light and nature with human interaction, something deeply happens.
I understood that it was very simple to see this profession as a technical job. It's all about a process. The tool for the purpose, not a tool to get the job bir a tool to perform the application… And then, late to the next project. We should always ask ourselves: “Why?” Why do we do what we define? In fact, what we need to do is not to “improve yaş our lives? Does our actions have something to do with feeling comfortable and psychological effects? We must agree on a strategy and a main objective consistent with a common message within the lighting design community and assess what our ultimate goal is.
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