P06 · NATURE IN THE SPACE
Dynamic & Diffuse Light
Changing intensity, colour, direction and diffusion of light that makes time and environmental conditions perceptible.
How to read this pattern
Daylight is dynamic. Design should welcome variation while controlling glare and unwanted heat
A pattern becomes design only when it is connected to people, activities, climate and the specific conditions of the site. Quality matters more than mere presence.
Three design moves
From intention
to a concrete choice
Build a sequence
Coordinate direct, diffuse and reflected light with shade across activities and routes.
Reveal time
Let weather, season and time of day create legible variation.
Verify performance
Read perceptual quality alongside daylight, glare and solar-load assessments.
P06 / Repertoire
6 elements
for exploring the pattern
Each card shows one possible translation of the pattern. Applications need to be selected and adapted rather than added automatically.
B16 · 1
Filtered & Diffused Light
Filtered & Diffused Light is one possible way to apply Dynamic & Diffuse Light. Its relevance depends on the place, the people who use it and the way it will be maintained.
- Potential benefits
- Potential benefits must be assessed against the intended users, activities and environmental conditions.
- What to observe
- Define suitable qualitative or quantitative indicators during project assessment.
B17 · 2
Light + Shadow
Light + Shadow is one possible way to apply Dynamic & Diffuse Light. Its relevance depends on the place, the people who use it and the way it will be maintained.
- Potential benefits
- Potential benefits must be assessed against the intended users, activities and environmental conditions.
- What to observe
- Define suitable qualitative or quantitative indicators during project assessment.
B18 · 3
Light Pools
Light Pools is one possible way to apply Dynamic & Diffuse Light. Its relevance depends on the place, the people who use it and the way it will be maintained.
- Potential benefits
- Potential benefits must be assessed against the intended users, activities and environmental conditions.
- What to observe
- Define suitable qualitative or quantitative indicators during project assessment.
B19 · 4
Reflected Light
Reflected Light is one possible way to apply Dynamic & Diffuse Light. Its relevance depends on the place, the people who use it and the way it will be maintained.
- Potential benefits
- Potential benefits must be assessed against the intended users, activities and environmental conditions.
- What to observe
- Define suitable qualitative or quantitative indicators during project assessment.
B20 · 5
Warm Light
Warm Light is one possible way to apply Dynamic & Diffuse Light. Its relevance depends on the place, the people who use it and the way it will be maintained.
- Potential benefits
- Potential benefits must be assessed against the intended users, activities and environmental conditions.
- What to observe
- Define suitable qualitative or quantitative indicators during project assessment.
B21 · 6
Light as Shape & Form
Light as Shape & Form is one possible way to apply Dynamic & Diffuse Light. Its relevance depends on the place, the people who use it and the way it will be maintained.
- Potential benefits
- Potential benefits must be assessed against the intended users, activities and environmental conditions.
- What to observe
- Define suitable qualitative or quantitative indicators during project assessment.
Observe and verify
Signals that can guide
project evaluation
- 01daylight availability
- 02glare
- 03variation over time
- 04colour rendering
These are possible signals, not automatic proof of benefit. Suitable methods and thresholds depend on the project.