Virtual Light Environment of Underground Spaces: An Alternative to Interaction

Abstract

The goal of this article is to determine various approaches to forming of virtual luminous environment using latest international technologies and resources. Special attention is paid to the systematic approach to research of the ways of adaptation in architecture including elements of contemporary digital technologies and achievements in the field of virtual luminous environment arrangement. Conditions, theoretical basis and tools of virtual luminous environment forming in an enclosed underground space are reviewed. Virtual techniques of luminous environment modification are identified based on analysis of cases of their application. It is noted that different techniques of virtual luminous environment application as an integral component of an underground space use numerous ways to converse and control electrical lighting. The article may be useful both for theory and practice of virtual luminous environment forming in underground spaces providing brand new capabilities to architecture.