In determining the genius loci, light and color are the most defining factors. The light in which a certain environment is viewed, determines how the viewer perceives that space, whether it is cool or warm. The color of a space depends what type of light it is cast in. Because of this, both light and color can be defined as two interdependent features: one cannot be applied without due consideration of the other.
Though light and color are two important elements in designing an environment, the environment itself should be examined to determine how light and color can be used to enhance to raw beauty of an individual space. Rasmussen noted that it is unwise to deceive the occupant with tricks of color. Instead, it is better to focus on the positives of the space. For example, a large room should be celebrated with light colors emphasizing its size and vice versa. By employing a color suited to the space, one can control the experience
Marietta Millet states that by studying how light is affected throughout the day and in different seasons, one can manipulate an interior to have a certain glow year round. This can be achieved by directing windows to face a particular direction or by using materials to filter light through. Also, the climate should be considered as much as the light. In Japanese culture there is an emphasis on controlling the climate in the summer because of the heat. They traditionally achieved shielding themselves from the sun by a system of paper-paneled doors that filter in soft light from the outside. Much like the Japanese, the Dutch use their windows to help maximize light. Since, most houses are situated in rows, neighbors share walls. This allows for windows to be positioned only at opposite ends of the home. To be sure to obtain the most natural light, these windows are typically very large. The application of light is varies from country to country in order to satisfy their climate needs.
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