LUZ E BEM ESTAR: Proposta de adaptação e iluminação artificial aplicado à Biblioteca Central da Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Campus I - João Pessoa.

Abstract

Based on the understanding that an individual's physical and mental health and their learning capacity are directly related to the environment in which they are inserted, the importance of addressing the lighting issue in study environments as a priority is emphasized. Light, whether natural or artificial, plays a leading role in any scenario, while a good lighting project must be combined with an efficient layout that is appropriate for the activity to be performed. This study studied natural and artificial lighting, focusing on the latter, and these deficiencies were identified in the object of study. Therefore, the objective of this study is to develop an adaptation and artificial lighting project for the Central Library of UFPB - Campus I, João Pessoa. To achieve this objective, the methodological procedures were divided into three phases, namely: Theoretical phase, analytical phase and propositional phase. The theoretical phase guided the other stages with a view to introducing the subjects related to the theme, the object of study and its problems through the analysis of the bibliography and standards; The analytical stage focused on gaining a deeper understanding of the local reality, generating a photographic collection, taking measurements, generating conversations, asking questions and compiling the theory seen in the previous stage with the results obtained from on-site visits on maps and, finally, the propositional stage through the preparation of the project proposal. Through conversations with users and staff, discomfort was reported due to environments presenting scarce or excessive light causing migraines, visual fatigue, and eye irritation, and, through measurements, this reality was proven. Another point open to debate was the relationship between lighting x layout x use, which also occurs in a compromised way. As an objective, concepts and parameters on the subject were reviewed, the current situation of the Central Library was analyzed and a study of more adequate and comfortable lighting was proposed. As a result, it was confirmed that most of the environments did not meet the parameters established in NBR ISO CIE 8995-1 for lighting indoor work environments, and a dynamic and attractive layout was developed with the type of lighting, luminous flux, temperature and intensity appropriate to the standard and activity performed, providing better conditions for permanence, learning and comfort.