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What is the role of atrium in public building ? - Bunty Sogani - 01-03-2015

 What is the role of atrium in public building ?


Atrium is  the heart of public building such as hospitals, shopping centres, educational centres, office buildings etc. People gather and socialise in the atriums. The Atrium also connect to the natural green spaces and natural sunlight through roof skylight systems , which is the main aspect of architecture  (Light and ventilation). Atriums play a vital role in sustainable and green architecture.  Atriums ameliorate the indoor environment as well as the comfort levels of the buildings.  


RE: What is the role of atrium in public building ? - rachit patni - 01-12-2015

Richard Meier was the first person to bring the concept of atrium to the Modern Architectural Design. His main aim was to have day light, which also provides a vertical open space and access within a building, giving views to the interior space.


RE: What is the role of atrium in public building ? - rachit patni - 01-12-2015

The Atrium of The Hague City Hall, where cultural, educational, social and commercial activities are organised for residents and visitors is the best example of how atrium plays an important role.


RE: What is the role of atrium in public building ? - rahul saini - 01-12-2015

The atrium space type includes glazed courtyard spaces and multistoried spaces. Atria are typically used as key architectural features in main entries, public circulation areas or as special destinations within a building. Atrium design often involves skylights and generous glazing areas that provide an infusion of natural light which make them a prominent building areas well suited to serve ceremonial and social functions.

The atrium space type requires flexibility, durable finishes, attention to regular maintenance, and special HVAC systems and lighting. 

Typical features of atrium space types include 
Accessibility - accessible elevators and ramps in addition to stairways.


Aesthetics -
Functional / Operational Productive  Security / Safety Sustainable. For details : http://www.wbdg.org/design/atrium.php


RE: What is the role of atrium in public building ? - sonali31 - 01-24-2019

First of all, the functions the atrium should fulfill must be defined and assessed; are they feasible as such and in combination? Position and shape of an atrium determine some aspects already, like wayfinding, day light, contact with nature.
The next priority is the comfort of users/occupants of the atrium: thermal, acoustical, visual: depending on the functions for each aspect of comfort limits can be set and differentiated locaaly if necessary, for instance in a seating area higher demands for thermal and acoustical climate.