Besides natural light providing
comfort to humans, natural light produced by the sun also affects the human
body and plays a role in maintaining human health. According to Boubekri, light
affects the human body in two ways. First, light on the retina of the eye,
through the visual system which then affects the metabolic system and the
endocrine and hormonal systems. The second, through interaction on the skin by
photosynthesis and vitamin D production. Photosynthesis in humans is certainly
very different from the process in plants. In essence, the process of
photosynthesis in human skin is the chemical process of sunlight (ultraviolet)
that forms vitamin D through certain stages that occur in several organs of the
body.
Light is an important element for
our visual senses and any visual information received by the eye will be
processed in the brain. In this process light affects the human body. One part
of the human brain called the hypothalamus has responsibilities in several
metabolic processes, as well as in daily activities as energy and body fluid
balance, breathing, emotional balance, reproduction, and the circadian cycle.
According to experts, if the body
receives less natural light, it can cause depression and stress. This is
related to the role of natural light as a catalyst for the release of several
types of hormones. Lack of natural light will reduce the amount of these
hormones which can eventually cause depression and stress.Then, according to
Boubekri, vitamin D has a vital role for the human body, as the first defense
against various diseases such as cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other
immune systems. The human body only needs 15-30 minutes a day to be outdoors to
get sunlight, three to four times a week to get sufficient amounts of vitamin D,
whose needs range from 120 to 150 nanomoles per liter of blood.
Once knowing the importance of the
role of natural light for the body and health, as well as for the comfort and
psychological factors of humans, access to sunlight must be provided. This is
an important problem because in modern times there are already many people who
spend their time indoors. Since children to adulthood, many people do more
activities in the room, such as studying in the classroom, working in the
office, and so on. So it is very important to consider the design of these
spaces so that access to sunlight can still be obtained. The selection of
building materials is also important so that you can use material that can
still maintain the quality of sunlight received by the body.
Betterpad-Ray maquette/model/mockup (Benteng
Terpadu Raya / Great Integrated Fortress "Mural Wall") is a complex
design of buildings that seeks to make good use of natural light from the sun,
God willing, it can be realized. Natural light throughout the day is considered
in the Betterpad-Ray Mockup building design by giving access to sunlight to
enter the room, directly or indirectly (glass). This is one of the efforts so
that people who are active in the Betterpad-Ray room can feel the warmth of the
sun that has a positive impact on the human body. If the body feels warm,
hormones will emerge, which essentially makes people more enthusiastic about
moving smoothly. This is also the hope that the Betterpad-Ray Mockup design is
able to pay attention to and maintain human health which is a basic need and
enjoyment.
If seen, it appears that
Betterpad-Ray Mockup has a main building located in the middle of the building
complex, namely the Betterpad-Ray Main Building which is shaped like a
quadrilateral with a wide open courtyard in the middle. According to the
people, usually the form of the building is used for a variety of activities by
dividing it into one common purpose, for example government offices, schools,
and ordinary offices. So in the building there are many people with their jobs
in each room. In offices, they work in a room and can be there (indoors) for
most of the day. So that they can work with enthusiasm, the building design
needs to be made by providing access to sunlight such as windows, glass or
ventilation. If people are always fit and healthy, they can be passionate about
work, then can work well and the results of their work are also good, if all
the results are good then an organization can achieve its goals well, then can
benefit the community, and finally be able provide great benefits for the
nation and state. In addition, if people are healthy, they will not need to
worry anymore about the costs for health, they can use their income to meet
their needs and improve themselves. This is the main purpose of access to good
sunlight in buildings.
Then, the Pendapa Peradaban
(Civilization Pavilion) is a building that also provides access to sunlight,
even more. If there are meetings or performances, they will feel uplifted and
not lackluster. Positive art performances carried out with enthusiasm certainly
make people who see it also enthusiastic.
Comfort and human health are very
important, but daily activities must also be done well. Various indoor
activities in modern times are part of achieving a better life goal while still
providing access to sunlight so that human health and comfort are achieved.
Shahada Mosque (Masjid Syahadat)
Civilization Pavilion (Pendapa Peradaban)
Betterpad-Ray Main Building
This is the explanation of the
article about the Betterpad-Ray (Benteng Terpadu Raya / Great Integrated
Fortress) model design. God willing, it can be realized. Aamiin. Sorry if there
is an error especially in this article.
Reference:
·
Manurung,
Parmonangan. Pencahayaan Alami dalam Arsitektur. 2012. Yogyakarta: ANDI.
(https://archive.org/stream/BukuArsitektur/1713_Pencahayaan%20Alami%20dalam%20Arsitektur#mode/2up)
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