心地よいあかり(<特集>北欧ライフスタイルあかり紀行)

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In a peculiar, natural phenomenon in Scandinavia, there is "Midnight Sun" in summer and "Polar Night" in winter. That is, the midnight sun is a natural phenomenon occurring in Scandinavia where the sun is continuously visible for at least 24 hours. On the other hand, a polar night is a natural phenomenon that the night continues lasting long for 24 hours or more. Therefore, as for Scandinavians' life, time to live in the house increases, and the lighting is a factor of comfortable life. In this report, the life style and lighting in Scandinavia are introduced. First of all, I think that the feature of the lighting is arrangement of lights. And, the height of the luminaire is put at lower level than the same level as the eye level or it. Such an illumination technique lowers the center of gravity of light. That is, it is same principle as the sunlight which shines from a low altitude. It felt that this comfortable lighting environment was a fated conclusion which the Scandinavian climatic condition had produced.
2006-06-01