Lighting in Kindergartens: Towards Innovative Design Concepts for Lighting Design in Kindergartens Based on Children’s Perception of Space

Light is the foundation of visual perceptual process that initiates evaluation surrounding area. Linked to various aspects and rhythms body, light connects us both natural environment interior space. The perceiving assessing space for children adults with different viewing heights perspectives as well role facilitate this are key elements study. paper describes general lighting design strategies kindergartens, specifically developed create an takes into account children’s scale cognitive processes. objective was discuss environments support child’s spatial perception along shape object recognition by means design, example creating distinct, well-placed shadows. proposed informed a literature review on concepts interrelations light, human physiology In addition, our also included visits kindergartens observe analyse existing use simulation programs test scenarios their patterns/distribution shadow. outcome described in proposal strategy take vantage points when designing still open practical interpretations real-world sites.