Ass. Prof. Natalia Sokol

Contact

Organisation

Gdansk University of Technology

Department

Job titles

assistant professor, PhD

Based in

Poland

Languages

English, Polish

Working on daylight in relation to

Why daylight matters in my work

Daylight is essential for well-being, health, and sustainability. As Victor Papanek said, “The only important thing about design is how it relates to people.” By harnessing daylight thoughtfully, we create environments that are functional, restorative, and truly human-centered.

Daylight Academy projects I worked on

Educational package on daylight, A room with a view, Daylight metrics, measurements, and data

I could also have worked as

If I hadn’t chosen design and lighting, I would have pursued chronobiology, studying how biological rhythms impact health, well-being, and daily life.

I would have loved to have a coffee with

It would be William M.C. Lam, to discuss his visionary approach to integrating light and architec

Most beautiful song of all time

I don’t know if it’s the most beautiful, but “If—” by Rudyard Kipling is one of the most meaningful to me—it's not a song, but a poem.

Main discipline

Architecture

Other disciplines

Architecture, Art, Engineering and Technology, Journalism, Media Studies and Communication, Psychology

Fields of expertise

Daylighting Technology, Lighting Design, Lighting Technology, Urban Planning, Other, Interior design, product design