Indoor lighting and ventilation in the ancient buildings

In this study, the topics indoor lighting and ventilation in the ancient buildings have been analysed. It has been observed that geography was extremely effective on architecture in ancient period. It has been seen that buildings had been lack of sunlight during the day time especially as a result of seasonal changes. For that reason it had been understood that buildings should be planned according to local conditions. Many of the buildings in Ancient Greece and Rome had been planned accordingly. Buildings had been planned in the manner of getting the sunlight as much as possible and moreover, sections like entrance and windows had been adapted to buildings accordingly. Furthermore, it has been observed that buildings had been used frequently at the evening hours too. Lighting tools had been the main lighting source in this period. In this study, evaluation of the subject has been made in the light of ancient sources and archaeological documents by analyzing the architecture in Ancient Greece and Rome. Keywords: Ancient Period, Ancient Greek, Ancient Rome, Architectural Structures, Natural Lighting, Artificial Lighting, Ventilating