Influence of natural and artificial light on structured steel buildings

Optimum possible use of natural light is a factor that must be considered in new construction projects. Particularly, construction structuralized in steel needs research that supports the designers in devising proposals. In this work, the author considers references for lighting projects for construction structuralized in steel, using a methodology built from the compilation of several variables that directly interfere in the development of architectural projects both in residential, commercial and/or services buildings. It takes into account the use of all natural light potential and new lamp technologies, which confronts the demands of energy economy that surround the subject of energy consumption reduction in construction focused on environmental sustainability. Some points related to the integration between lighting and architectural projects also are mentioned. To conclude this work, two project guidelines (methodological approaches) for support in the delineation of projects are presented considering three distinct and interconnected approaches: environmental, normative and architectural. The guidelines for the proposals attempt to efficiently handle diverse design aspects that can contribute to more adequate solutions in all sectors that involve creating projects and, executing them. Thinking about the project from a systematic point of view taking into account the contribution of each sector improves project quality.