Understanding the Lighting Techniques on Recreational Areas
Sangam Sankhere
Guide: Ar. Anugya Sharan
School Of Architecture, IPS Academy, Rajendra Nagar, Indore, 452012
ABSTRACT:
The research in this paper explores the role of the lighting systems being used in creating the convenience, safety, and ambiance in the recreational areas. Recreational places, more like urban services, contribute to livability of the urban setting offering the needed amenities. Nevertheless, their potential is often defied by the scarcity of lighting options particularly at the night sessions. This study seeks to investigate the broad scale characteristics of lighting fixtures, placement strategies, associated phenomena with user experience. It contributors to the multifaceted benefits of illumination in recreation settings. By integrating principles from urban design, psychology, and sustainability, we will get to see how effective lighting design can improve on security perceptions, enable accessibility and development of community participation in the areas of recreation. The key instruments of experimental research and factual case studies are explored in such a manner as to demonstrate how lighting that it is carefully designed can boost the user satisfaction, rate of utilization after dark and social integration. Moreover, the article reveals necessity to use of energy saving lamps and environment-friendly design technologies so as to reduce environmental pollution and decrease power costs. Through energy integration of renewable sources, smart lighting systems implementation and dark sky-oriented solutions, stakeholders can recreate the outdoor venues that are not only the works of art but also environmentally rational. This study aims to provide actionable steps and guidelines, aimed at the experts involved in planning the recreation spaces, as well as designers and policymakers, to ensure that lighting design is an important aspect in space planning and creation. A well-lighted recreational area can be a tool for generating vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable public spaces. Such facilities, enhanced by appropriate lighting, will not just be a place where people can relax and have fun, but will directly contribute to the wellness, happiness, and endurance of city residents and visitors overall
KEYWORDS:
Recreational areas, Lighting design, Outdoor lighting, Lighting techniques, Landscape lighting, Safety lighting, Aesthetic lighting, Sustainable lighting, Energy-efficient lighting, public spaces, Park lighting Sports field lighting, Pathway illumination Accent lighting, Colour-changing lighting, User perception, Lighting technology, Urban lighting
