Design with knowledge – Light in learning environments

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Abstract

A range of artificial lighting characteristics have been found to influence our visual and cognitive capabilities, mood, motivation, and/or (social) behaviour – all affecting how we (academically) perform. One of such influential characteristic is spatial contrast, or the way light is distributed in space causing a pattern of light and darkness. This study looks at if and how spatial contrast influences pupil behaviour, and specifically their ability to concentrate. We first explored whether variances in pupil noise, physical activity and mood, which have been found to affect concentration, occur when exposed to either a high or a low spatial contrast in their learning environment. Preliminary data from field experiments in a primary school indicates towards decreased noise levels and improved environmental satisfaction when a high spatial contrast condition is present. This possibly implies improved environmental circumstances to concentrate. Further research to confirm this assumption will be undertaken.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
Publikationsdato7 sep. 2017
Antal sider106
StatusUdgivet - 7 sep. 2017
BegivenhedTransitions Europe 2017 : Inhabiting Innovative Learning Environments - Regent’s University London, London, Storbritannien
Varighed: 7 sep. 20177 sep. 2017
http://www.iletc.com.au/events/transitions/transitions-2017/transitions-europe/

Konference

KonferenceTransitions Europe 2017
LokationRegent’s University London
Land/OmrådeStorbritannien
ByLondon
Periode07/09/201707/09/2017
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Kunstnerisk udviklingsvirksomhed (KUV)

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