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Light in Sacred Buildings

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Sacred Buildings

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Natural light and the design of artificial lighting have a fundamental effect on the atmosphere of sacred spaces. Light and shadow determine the spatial qualities of a space; when used in the right amount at the right time and in the right place, light can accentuate, direct attention, create an atmosphere of contemplation and composure, foster togetherness in prayer, or underline the solemnity or festiveness of an occasion.

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Kreuz, EM. (2008). Light in Sacred Buildings. In: Sacred Buildings. Design Manuals. Birkhäuser Basel. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7643-8276-6_5

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