Perception of Adaptive Lighting among Chinese International Students - A Comparative Study between Majors and Non-Majors -

Tian-Qi Chen; Suyeon Bae

doi:10.6107/JKHA.2025.36.4.025

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Perception of Adaptive Lighting among Chinese International Students - A Comparative Study between Majors and Non-Majors - 적응형 조명에 대한 중국인 유학생의 인식 분석 - 전공자와 비전공자의 비교 -

25 August 2025. pp. 025-034

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Abstract

This study explores user cognition of adaptive lighting through semi-structured interviews. The aim is to examine how adaptive lighting influences daily life and to provide insight into user-centered lighting design. A total of 21 Chinese international students at Kyung Hee University participated in the interviews. The collected data were transcribed and analyzed using NVivo software. The findings reveal clear differences between participants with and without a background in residential environment design. Non-majors tended to describe lighting experiences using emotional and sensory expressions, such as “too bright” or “uncomfortable.” In contrast, majors offered more structured assessments, focusing on spatial layout, color temperature, and lighting logic.They also raised specific considerations related to adaptive lighting, such as the timing of lighting transitions and the use of multi-level or gradual lighting adjustments to ensure visual comfort and spatial coherence. Additionally, non-majors were more sensitive to abrupt lighting changes, while majors emphasized the importance of contextual consistency and system functionality. These results highlight the importance of aligning adaptive lighting systems with users’ cognitive expectations and suggest that academic background significantly shapes lighting perception and preference.

Keywords

Lighting

Adaptive Lighting

Perception

Simulation

키워드

조명

적응형 조명

인식

시뮬레이션

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Publisher :The Korean Housing Association
Publisher(Ko) :한국주거학회
Journal Title :Journal of the Korean Housing Association
Journal Title(Ko) :한국주거학회논문집
Volume : 36
No :4
Pages :025-034
Received Date : 2025-06-04
Revised Date : 2025-07-23
Accepted Date : 2025-08-06
DOI :https://doi.org/10.6107/JKHA.2025.36.4.025

Journal of the Korean Housing Association ISSN:2234-3571(Print) 2234-2257(Online) 한국주거학회논문집

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