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Light pollution is the introduction of artificial light into the outdoor environment. Its impacts are many. Light pollution disrupts natural diurnal patterns of light and dark and the rhythms of life to which plants, animals, and humans have adapted, interrupting circadian sleep cycles, interfering with normal plant growth and disturbing the habitat of nocturnal wildlife. Light pollution interferes with the ability to view and observe the the night sky, stars, and planets. It causes light trespass, which is the nuisance spillage of light from one property onto another, risking the conflict between neighbors. It can cause safety hazards, such as glare and temporary blindness, for drivers. Light pollution wastes energy, causing associated adverse environmental and economic impacts. Night lighting for surveillance can actually increase security risks. Although exterior lighting can create a perception of safety, research has shown that night lighting m...

Architecture has the same basic principles which are common to painting, sculpture, music, and literature. It deals with unity, balance, rhythm, and composition. It is organized around a central plot, as in a novel. It can be rhythmic as the dance. A painting has a contrast of color, and a fine piece of sculpture has the beauty of form and line. Good architecture attains pleasing composition through the relation of contrasting masses and tones. It is difficult to isolate a single quality and consider it alone. A synthesis of all the principles is necessary in order to ensure a unified and satisfactory composition, but for the sake of study, it will be necessary to analyze separately these qualities and their application to architectural problems. The mere recognition of these principles does not, however, ensure a successful design. An individual may be a good critic but still be unable to write a poem, paint a landscape, or design a building. Creative ability, in addition to ...

When a man is angry, the emotion is expressed in some or the other way. From the actions, expressions on the face or the overall behaviour of man changes. Similarly, when a man is happy, we can tell it through his speech, energy, ecstasy in behaviour. Basically, the changes which are noted are acting as a bridge between the two ends. 1.       1.    One who is giving the expression. 2.       2.  One who is receiving the expression. Now in this give and take process the receiving end is loose since it is subjective from receiver to the receiver. The same is the scenario in architecture. But here the designer has to have created such an atmosphere at the receiving end so that the subjectivity of the users lies on the same side of thoughts. When a designer designs any building, expression runs hand in hand. Whether it is a hut or a bungalow, a school or a college, museum or a memorial there is a certain expression. The expression or ...

The most important kind of character in architecture is that which results from the purpose of the building or structure. The use of a structure naturally calls for a certain disposition of parts and this arrangement affects the appearance of the exterior, by which we largely judge character. Examples: a. Museum -must has galleries with ample wall space and top light, which eliminates  windows and necessitates the use of skylights. b. A school building - must contain many windows to admit the necessary side light  and to offer an interesting contrast with the possible monotony of the classroom  walls. c. Shop - a structure with large show windows is usually a shop for the display and  sale of merchandise. d. Factory - readily seen from the exterior to express the efficient operation of the manufacturing within. The exterior shows often only the structural members  which are stripped of all unnecessary decoration together with th...

Various colors have a strong emotional effect on people. It reflects the spirit of the people who create it Color is definitely related to the lives of the individuals and the material things with which they are associated. RED - tends to produce rage or passion; it is exciting and stimulates the brain. It has an aggressive quality and is frequently associated with violence and excitement. (medium red) suggests health and vitality (bright red) often has amorous connotations. YELLOW -  It is the most luminous color. Yellow also demands attention, and  so, it is used in dangerous locations, such as the edge of a subway platform  to mark the hazard, while red used to be the color for firetrucks,  yellow is now preferred. ORANGE - has a stimulating effect and should usually be used in relatively small amounts. The occupant of an orange office, for instance, will become ill at ease after a short time and will leave it at every opportunity. ...