Ernan McMullin and Critical Realism in the Science-Theology Dialogue

Daylight is an essential contextual and cultural ingredient of place-making. While there have been numerous previous publications addressing the role of daylight from a technical or even sustainability perspective, there is very little on the role of daylight in creating and revealing the wonders of our heritage and contemporary architecture. By examining the architecture of daylight in different locales and setting this in a historical context, this book argues that appropriate use of daylighting will ensure not only visual and thermal comfort in the urban setting and aid to energy efficiency, but also will contribute to the place identity of new buildings.