Ambient Light Illumination

Depending on the task, the designer may be faced with different lighting options, be it to illuminate certain areas or to create the atmosphere of the entire room. Objects that refract the light flux and contribute to the scattering of light can come to the rescue in solving the problem of illumination. There are several types of objects that can scatter light in different directions, for example, glass vessels, stained glass or ceramics. But I would like to take a closer look and talk about an object that promotes maximum uniform distribution of light. It's a brick wall! Due to some architectural features inside the brickwork, the effect of light diffraction occurs, which means that the brightness and direction of light are scattered evenly along the entire perimeter of the walls. Such walls are often used to create a background and also to create various fancy shades of lighting (used at exhibitions and stores).

Lighting with scattered (diffuse) light

Scattered or diffuse lighting is a method of lighting an environment, which is characterized by a uniform distribution of light throughout the room without the use of point light sources. This lighting method is often used in offices, schools, hospitals and other public buildings where it is necessary to create a comfortable and cozy atmosphere for people.

In the process of designing diffuse light lighting, engineers and architects use special algorithms and programs that allow them to calculate the optimal number and type of light sources, as well as their location, to ensure uniform and comfortable lighting in all corners of the room. This type of lighting differs from conventional linear lighting.