The Influence of Daylight Penetration On Wayfinding Performance in Circulation Spaces of Faculty of Architecture Building

• Author(s): Boms, Kemka Ernest; Uchenna, Paul Bethels; Chinwennwo, Phillips Ohochuku
• Paper ID: 1719551
• Page: 543-554
• Published Date: 07-07-2026
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 10 Issue 1 July-2026
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1719551

Abstract

Wayfinding performance in educational institutions is greatly influenced by environmental elements and the quality of architectural spaces. Faculty of Architecture buildings frequently have intricate circulation networks that require users to comprehend spatial linkages and traverse effectively. These networks include studios, lecture halls, offices, workshops, galleries, and communal spaces. Confusion, a lack of spatial awareness, and a poor user experience can all result from poorly designed circulation spaces. By improving visibility, establishing boundaries, and facilitating movement within architectural spaces, daylight penetration is a significant environmental aspect that affects spatial perception. The impact of daylight penetration on wayfinding performance in circulation areas of Faculty of Architecture buildings is investigated in this study. It looks into how user orientation, movement patterns, and navigational skills are impacted by the availability, distribution, and depth of natural light. The study uses architectural observation with a few chosen case studies. Spatial analysis and user-based assessment to evaluate circulation elements. The findings highlight how daylight-responsive strategies can improve spatial clarity, circulation experience, and wayfinding in buildings.

Keywords

Daylight penetration, Wayfinding Performance, Circulation Spaces, Spatial Orientation, User Navigation.

Citations

IRE Journals:
Boms, Kemka Ernest, Uchenna, Paul Bethels, Chinwennwo, Phillips Ohochuku "The Influence of Daylight Penetration On Wayfinding Performance in Circulation Spaces of Faculty of Architecture Building" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 10 Issue 1 2026 Page 543-554 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1719551

IEEE:
Boms, Kemka Ernest, Uchenna, Paul Bethels, Chinwennwo, Phillips Ohochuku "The Influence of Daylight Penetration On Wayfinding Performance in Circulation Spaces of Faculty of Architecture Building" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 10, no. 1, Jul. 2026, doi: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1719551

APA:
Boms, Kemka Ernest, Uchenna, Paul Bethels, Chinwennwo, Phillips Ohochuku (2026). The Influence of Daylight Penetration On Wayfinding Performance in Circulation Spaces of Faculty of Architecture Building. Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 10(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1719551

MLA:
Boms, Kemka Ernest, Uchenna, Paul Bethels, Chinwennwo, Phillips Ohochuku "The Influence of Daylight Penetration On Wayfinding Performance in Circulation Spaces of Faculty of Architecture Building" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 10, no. 1, Jul. 2026. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1719551

BibTeX

@article{1719551,
author = {Boms, Kemka Ernest, Uchenna, Paul Bethels, Chinwennwo, Phillips Ohochuku},
title = {The Influence of Daylight Penetration On Wayfinding Performance in Circulation Spaces of Faculty of Architecture Building},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {10},
number = {1},
pages = {543-554},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1719551.pdf},
abstract = {Wayfinding performance in educational institutions is greatly influenced by environmental elements and the quality of architectural spaces. Faculty of Architecture buildings frequently have intricate circulation networks that require users to comprehend spatial linkages and traverse effectively. These networks include studios, lecture halls, offices, workshops, galleries, and communal spaces. Confusion, a lack of spatial awareness, and a poor user experience can all result from poorly designed circulation spaces. By improving visibility, establishing boundaries, and facilitating movement within architectural spaces, daylight penetration is a significant environmental aspect that affects spatial perception. The impact of daylight penetration on wayfinding performance in circulation areas of Faculty of Architecture buildings is investigated in this study. It looks into how user orientation, movement patterns, and navigational skills are impacted by the availability, distribution, and depth of natural light. The study uses architectural observation with a few chosen case studies. Spatial analysis and user-based assessment to evaluate circulation elements. The findings highlight how daylight-responsive strategies can improve spatial clarity, circulation experience, and wayfinding in buildings.},
keywords = {Daylight penetration, Wayfinding Performance, Circulation Spaces, Spatial Orientation, User Navigation.},
month = {July}
}