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If we consider architecture as sculpture, we conclude that light is precisely what allows us to see and appreciate their ways. If we think of architecture as identification of the place, distinguish between light and dark places, places, places illuminated by a soft even light, while others are characterized by a strong light and shadows very marked places with dappled light and others in which the light is changing continuously but subtly, places such as theaters, in which there is a sharp contrast between clarity (the setting or place where the action) and darkness (auditorium or public places). Light can interact with the activity of the place. Each activity can find the type of light resulting most appropriate to carry it out. The light changes and can be altered. Heaven's light varies through cycles of night and day, and also throughout the different seasons, sometimes comes assuaged or diffused by the presence of clouds. The light variations can be exhilarating.Natural light can be exploited to define places. Its qualities can be altered intentionally by design, varying the form of penetration of sunlight into the building. Some older homes have open fires for disposing of the fumes of places. Open to the sky, allowing entry of a weak religious light that illuminates the home when there is no fire. Le Corbusier seek a similar effect on the three small side chapels, wrapping them in a soft light reflected on the rough whitewashed walls white (Chapel of Ronchamp) ... The electric light bulb is more consistent and easier to control than sunlight, can be turned on and off at will, or graduate with precision its intensity, color and direction. One of the most significant uses of electricity produced in the theaters but any place can be considered as a theater and be enlightened accordingly. The projectors can pinpoint the position of an actor, a singer, a painting, object or any other item to which you want to draw attention. The beams can also work in the opposite direction, ie drawing attention to its source. Light both the changing light of the sun, like the electric light, but easy to control with precision, you can contribute in many ways to identify places through architecture. The way the light contributes to the identification of the place is an essential part of architecture. The treatment of light plays an important role in the conceptual organization of space and determines how they are used as the primary elements of architecture. The light contributes to the atmosphere of the place. There is no doubt that proper lighting for a place of contemplation or prayer must have qualities very different from a place where you play basketball or an operating room where operations are carried out.