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.
Dominick Hall Housing / Carr Cotter & Naessens + Denis Byrne Architects
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Architects: Carr Cotter & Naessens, Denis Byrne Architects
- Area: 15808 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: IdealCombi
Light as a Design Statement: Creative Ways to Use Artificial Lighting
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.
Shortlisted Projects Announced for the EU Mies Award 2019
The European Commission and the Mies van der Rohe Foundation have announced the 40 shortlisted works that will compete for the 2019 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award. The Prize, for which ArchDaily is a media partner, has seen a jury distill 383 nominated works into a 40-project-strong shortlist, celebrating the trends and opportunities in adaptive reuse, housing, and culture across Europe.
Rustic House / Urban Agency
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Architects: Urban Agency
- Area: 58 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: DAMP PROOF CAVITY DRAINAGE MEMBRANE, Forbes & Lomax, SGS Structural Glazing Specialists, Schiedel, traditional lime
Nenagh Leisure Centre and Town Park / ABK Architects
- Area: 1600 m²
- Year: 2015
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Manufacturers: Ballymount, Bidcon Construction, GO Play
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Professionals: AECOM, Homan O’Brien Associates, P.J. McLoughlin, Sons Ltd., Stephen Diamond Associates
Folding Farm House / Box Urban Design Architecture
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Architects: Box Urban Design Architecture
- Area: 490 m²
- Year: 2010
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Professionals: Ecolodge, DBOR, Jelovica / Ecolodge
Ballyroan Library / Box Architecture
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Architects: Box Architecture
- Area: 1510 m²
- Year: 2013
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Manufacturers: Triveneta Parchetti
C House / Steven Connolly, Alan Connolly and Grainne Daly
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Architects: Steven Connolly, Alan Connolly and Grainne Daly
- Area: 260 m²
- Year: 2010
Roebuck Castle Student Residence, UCD / Kavanagh Tuite Architects
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Architects: Kavanagh Tuite Architects: Hanley Pepper Consulting Civil & Structural Engineers, Dublin.M&E
- Year: 2010
Windhover 3 / Ailtireacht
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Architects: Ailtireacht
- Area: 125 m²
- Year: 2006
Matilde / Ailtireacht
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Architects: Ailtireacht
- Area: 90 m²
- Year: 2006
Formwork / Architecture Republic
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Architects: Architecture Republic
- Area: 25 m²
- Year: 2011
Sub Urban Sub Version / Box Urban
Drive Through Restaurant / Paul Dillon Architects
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Architects: Paul Dillon Architects
- Area: 590 m²
- Year: 2010