Summary
This methodological paper explores how luminous color in architectural contexts can be studied in ways that are ecologically valid and relevant to designers, particularly given the rise of LEDs which can produce perceptually identical colors with different spectral compositions. It highlights that current health and perception science findings on spectra cannot easily be translated into actionable architectural design guidance, and proposes hybrid qualitative-quantitative research methods at architectural scale.
Categories
The Science of Light: Discusses how LEDs produce luminous color with different spectral compositions that have distinct physiological and neurological effects relevant to lighting standards and design.
Author(s)
UC Besenecker, T Krueger
Publication Year
2015
Number of Citations
6
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