NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING 



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above can enter. It has been found that no artificial lighting 

 is needed in this schoolroom during school hours at any time 

 during the year, although this particular schoolhouse is 

 located in northern Illinois. 



It should always be remembered that direct light produces 

 a glaring effect which is unpleasant and trying to the eye, while 



FIG. 45. Interior view of an overhead lighted schoolroom. 



(Copyright, 1911, by American Home Magazine Company. 



By courtesy of Good Housekeeping Magazine.) 



diffused light produces a soft, mellow, comfortable effect which 

 is not injurious. It should also be remembered that light 

 should be admitted through the upper portion of the windows 

 if it is impossible to admit it through skylights directly above. 

 The common practice of controlling the amount of light by 

 drawing down heavy shades from the top of the windows is 

 bad practice. Much better light can be obtained by providing 



