## 3 The Integral Role of Lighting in Urban Environment
### Assessing Subjective Indicators of Lighting Quality
#### 4.2.3 Aesthetic-Functional Indicators of Environmental Comfort  
Using the aesthetic-functional factors, participants assessed two primary indicators: site aesthetic, and artificial light effect. Evaluation criteria included aspects like space arrangement, fascination, comfort, and compliance, all rated on a five-level evaluation scale. The questionnaire posed two questions: \"Visualize yourself in the depicted location. How would you rate its organization?\" Ratings ranged from 1 (messy) to 5 (orderly). To assess the effect of the lighting, participants were asked, \"How do you perceive the lighting?\"Choices ranged from 1 (not fascinating) to 5 (fascinating), 1 (unpleasant glare) to 5 (pleasant glare), and 1 (incompatible) to 5 (compatible). The results of the comparison can be found in Tables 9 and 10.  
L1 Gosposka Street has a decent space arrangement (3.4), but the lighting lacks comfort (2.25) and fascination (2.29), and it does not quite meet nighttime aesthetic standards (2.42). L2 Postna Street is more comfortable (3.08) but has average fascination (2.33) and compliance (2.53). L3 Kneza K. Street stands out with space arrangement (3.87) and decent compliance (3.2), though its lighting is only mildly captivating (2.95). L4 Vojasinska Street is well-structured (3.32), with balanced lighting and an average comfort score (3.0), but limited charm (2.33). L5 Leon Stukej Square excels in design (4.44) and nighttime appeal (4.47), creating a soothing and captivating ambiance. L6 Castle Square is above average (3.71) but lacks strong fascination (2.59). L7 Liberty Square scores low in arrangement (2.73) and lighting charm (1.71), needing improvement. L8 Main Square offers a pleasant ambiance (3.01) and captivating lighting (2.63), with most standards met (2.98). L9 Slomsek Square has clean architecture (3.74) and lighting that provides safety and intrigue (3.01), though it is less captivating. L10 Maribor City Park excels in structure (4.0), comfort (3.59), and fascination (3.55), with lighting that meets standards well (3.67).  
We cannot find any correlation between the Sn values, the standard deviation \(\sigma\) and the aesthetic-functional indicators of environmental comfort. Once again, L5 Leon Stukej Square consistently performs best on all four parameters. It appears to be the most preferred or well-developed location among those listed, based on the categories of arrangement, comfort, fascination, and compliance. L7 Liberty Square performs the worst on three of the four parameters (arrangement, fascination, and compliance).  
The majority of the analyzed locations have a Sn value of greater than or equal to 1.00, which means that the lighting compliance is achieved. This indicates that most of the locations have managed to achieve a balance between the illumination likability and the perceived illuminance intensity. No location is far below the threshold, although three of them are just below 1.00, suggesting that lighting compliance has not been fully achieved in these areas.  
For locations with a Sn < 1.00, the lighting conditions need to be reviewed. Adjustments can be made either by improving the aesthetics or comfort of the lighting to make it more attractive, or by possibly reducing the intensity if it is perceived as too overwhelming. In contrast, locations with a Sn \(\geq\) 1.00 have achieved a satisfactory balance, so no major changes are required unless other factors or feedback suggest otherwise.