Is UV Light a New Normal For Domestic Architecture?
Solar energy has existed as long as the sun for over 5 billion years, and it has been an essential element for the survival of various inhabitants, including animals, birds, and even microorganisms. From converting sunlight into heat for keeping themselves warm in winters to igniting a fire for cooking, people have been using solar energy for thousands of years in a variety of ways for domestic purposes. Apart from that, Solar radiation is the main source of Ultraviolet rays, is also a known solution for killing the vast majority of harmful microorganisms. The application of ultraviolet light for sanitation purposes has been recognized for over a hundred years. The Germicidal properties of UV rays were first discovered in 1877. Later in 1903, Niels Ryberg Finsen received a Nobel Prize for his use of Ultraviolet light to combat tuberculosis. Making its way upwards in the 1930s, the first UV light tubular lamp was discovered, contributing to the discovery of truly significant resea...