Marc Tey

Light as a Design Statement: Inspiring Ways to Manage Natural Lighting

March 05, 2024

For most people, modern living requires spending most of the day in interior spaces - in fact, according to a report by the Environmental Protection Agency, the average person spends around 90% of their life indoors. As a result, this implies missing out on health benefits associated with sunlight exposure, such as vitamin D absorption, regulation of circadian rhythms, higher energy levels and even improved mood. Thus, one option is to increase the amount of time we spend outdoors. But because most daily functions are carried out inside buildings, it is crucial to incorporate and prioritize natural lighting in interiors.

Water Garden House / Wallflower Architecture + Design

May 07, 2022

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Architects: Wallflower Architecture + Design
Year: 2020
Manufacturers: Cosentino, Gessi, Bette, Ares, Arkos, +6Berker, Big Ass Fan, FLOS, Kone, OLIVARI, Villeroy & Boch-6

Light as a Design Statement: Creative Ways to Use Artificial Lighting

February 01, 2022

Light serves an essential purpose in architecture: to help us see. Whether it be through natural or artificial methods, rooms must be illuminated accordingly so occupants can safely inhabit them and fulfill their daily functions. When the right system is selected, light can also contribute to energy efficiency and sustainability within the building as a whole. However, apart from its evident functional and environmental value, lighting design can vastly impact the visual comfort and aesthetic tone of interiors by drawing attention to textures, enhancing colors and defining volumes. Therefore, of the many pieces involved in interior design, lighting is certainly one that can enhance or destroy a space and even affect users’ well-being, which is why it should be considered a crucial design element by itself.