Illumination of Objects and Lighting of Public Spaces

Abstract

Abstract The purpose of the research presented in this work are qualitative analyzes regarding night illumination of public buildings and spaces in selected large cities. The research concerned selected objects, a fragment or the whole city. The quality of illumination, direct and indirect effects of lighting spaces and objects, and the impact of lighting on users were examined. The functions of illumination it performs in the city space were also studied. The main results of research and observation include the fact that night illuminations of cities play an important role and are beneficial in various profit zones. The combination of LED and photovoltaic technology gives excellent economic results. Inhabitants and tourists are staying in public spaces in the evening, walking and using gastronomic services. They stay longer and are happy to come back or recommend such places to others. The lighting of objects and spaces plays an important role, e.g. functional, aesthetic and functional. It allows you to ensure safety, pleasure and attractiveness of use, and allows you to extend the use of space and objects, and shapes the space by highlighting and highlighting important objects, the dominant. The most important conclusions should be that lighting and photovoltaic technologies are constantly evolving, becoming more effective and cheaper. It is also important to use the latest lighting solutions for new projects and shape the space depending on the users’ needs, using qualitative research of public space. Currently, there are trends in lighting buildings. There are probably no important objects without their night illumination. There are cities such as Budapest, Lion, Hong Kong, Opole, which have planned overall illumination of the whole or part of the city. Especially in the vicinity of the river or bay, the water is an additional element enhancing the aesthetic effects in the form of reflection of lights.