As we approach the final week of class and our final thesis presentations, I have began to reflect back on my design process of my project, the Chapel of Light. I am now at the final stage of my design process and have completed both my digital and real-life 3D models of my building. I found that throughout my process, my research informed many of my decisions and was a helpful guide in the design of my building. Another big part of my design process was the modeling process and the observations that I was able to take away from that. These observations helped inform the final design of my model and how the Fairbank's sun would move throughout the space.
Interior Renderings of Digital Model
Throughout my thesis work, I found that in order to increase the energy efficiency of the sacred space, a variety of passive design strategies needed to be incorporated. By taking advantage of daylighting opportunities, a successful building design was achieved.
Daylighting in correspondence to passive design is integral and has the ability to heavily improve the interior and lighting design industry. Through closer consideration in the design process, designers can make decisions that will greatly benefit building occupants and the environment in the long run.
Incorporating daylight into every day design should not be an after thought in the lighting design process, but instead be considered from the start. Daylight is essential to human life and continued efforts should be made for it to be incorporated into all design. Exposure to daylight has the ability to create a positive atmosphere and change the way we feel about the spaces we inhabit.
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