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GLASTONBURY
THORN SCHOOL, Buckinghamshire; Daylight and ventilation
is brought into the deep plan of this school by generous sun
pipes which are supplemented by both uplighting and downlighting.
Shared working spaces and the hall for gym are both lit by
this combination.
2B.1
LIGHTING
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Good lighting can significantly enhance a space.
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Electric lighting will become more important as schools are
open longer hours.
Good
lighting is important in schools for functional reasons and
because it can have a powerful effect on the atmosphere
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of
a space. Daylight should be the principle means of illumination
where possible (this is especially important for visual disciplines
such as art). Variety and courtyards to bring daylight (and
ventilation) into deep plan building; avoidance of narrow
gaps between buildings which can reduce available daylight.
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