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The Relationships between Users and Daylighting
Design in the 20 th Century Architectural Practice
Azeddine Belakehal 1 , Kheira Tabet Aoul 2 , Amar Bennadji 3 and Abdallah Farhi 1
Université de Biskra, LACOMOFA Laboratory, Department of Architecture, Algeria; a.belakehal@biskra‐
univ.dz
2 Architectural Engineering Department, UAE University, Al‐Ain, UAE; [email protected]
3 Faculty of Design and Technology, Scott Sutherland School, Robert Gordon University, Garthdee Road,
Aberdeen, AB10, 7QB, UK; [email protected]
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Abstract: Architecture is considered a crossing field between arts and sciences that is supported by
multiple, various and complex issues. Considering that architecture is a man’s creation for men, this
research explores human factors in architecture. It specifically focuses on the relationships between
users and natural lights (both sunlight and daylight) within houses and public buildings designed
during the 20 th century modernist era by renowned architects. The investigative approach relies
mainly on a literature review as well as in site observations and some interviews for the case studies
in France. Six contemporary architects’ work composed the study corpus. The results highlight first
that i) users did not perceive natural light as architects intended it, ii) users’ sensations could not
replace the essential requirements contributing to satisfaction with a comfortable daylit space, and
iii) after the disappearance of the sensation first effect, dissatisfaction occurred and often generated
transformations disfiguring the striking effects previously designed by the architects.
Keywords: Daylighting; Users; Perception; Behaviour; 20th century Architecture
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