Unveiling the emotional dimensions of Light: An Exploratory Study

The central focus of this thesis is the dynamic interplay between light and shadow, with the intention of creating architectural spaces that evoke emotions. The research conducted in this thesis is rooted in the author's personal emotional experiences during the process of designing the space. The primary objective is to explore the impact of light on human emotions within spatial environments. Through these studies, the author endeavors to discover a common ground where light, shadow, architecture, and emotions intersect. Ultimately, the aim is to contribute valuable insights to the field of architecture, offering potential applications for the creation of more impactful and effective spatial environments.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Architecture

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Architecture

Department dc:contributor.department

Architecture

Grantor dc:publisher

Virginia Tech

Year dc:date.issued

2023

Author dc:creator

• Shaikh, Ayesha Javeed

Chair dc:contributor.committeechair

• Jones, James R.

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Edge, Kay F.
• Mangual, Isaac Alejandro

• light
• architecture
• emotions
• shadow
• experience

Statement dc:rights

• Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Language dc:language.iso

en

Dc Identifier Other

vt_gsexam:38065

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/115688