Apartment Quote by Marcus Vitruvius Pollio
“There will be natural propriety in using an eastern light for bedrooms and libraries, a western light in winter for baths and winter apartments, and a northern light for picture galleries and other places in which a steady light is needed; for that quarter of the sky grows neither light nor dark with the course of the sun, but remains steady and unshifting all day long.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: De Architectura, Book II, 1st century BC
Different directional lights suit specific spaces, providing steady illumination that matches functional needs.
In simple terms: Use the right light direction for each room’s purpose.
Key Takeaway
Match light direction to space function.
Themes
architecture
design
lighting
functionality
Mood
analytical
practical
Type
educational
technical
When to use this quote
- interior design
- museum curation
- home renovation
- studio lighting
Key Concepts
geometry
environmental psychology
visual ergonomics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does light direction affect mood and focus?
- What alternatives exist when natural light is unavailable?
A Different Perspective
May be impractical in modern buildings with limited windows.
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