The architecture of light: architectural lighting design concepts and techniques. A textbook of procedures and practices for the architect, interior designer and lighting designer pdfdrive com

Light source and Luminaire technologies
The ways we convert electricity to visible light, and deliver that light to the designed environment have changed dramatically since the first printing of this text. Back then, LED’s were a work in progress; more useful for color changing effects than anything task related. HID luminaires were just beginning to make in-roads in color critical interior environments, and the incandescent source was not being pushed towards phased extinction.
My how things have changed! Throughout this volume, you will see evidence of these ever-evolving technologies and best practices for implementing the latest generation of electric light sources and daylight technologies.
So let’s get on with it…
This second edition is designed to efficiently and enjoyably deliver a lighting design education that is immediately useful for the reader. It includes knowledge that eluded me until well into my professional career. I believe this text will make you a better designer, regardless of your design focus.
But first…
My heartfelt thanks to the exceptional people that made The Architecture of Light possible and assisted in creating this second edition:
David DiLaura, for inspiring an unfailing interest in the science of illumination.
Patrick Quigley, the inspiration behind all things choreography related.
Greg Gorman, who taught me that light is responsible for beauty.
Nancy Clanton, a driving force in spreading the word about light and the environment.
Cynthia Burke, my longtime design colleague who gave me every
opportunity to shine.
Jennifer Luce, who shaped my idea of the design process.
Chad Watters, Diane Borys, and Jenn Doran… The studio crew that kept lighting design fun.
I would also like to extend special thanks to my editors. Without these dedicated souls, there is no doubt that the content and legibility of this text would have suffered greatly. In the same breath, I would like to absolve them of any responsibility for the information provided here. Any errors or erroneous content is solely the fault of the author.
Lastly,
This book is still dedicated to anyone who sits through my lectures or design presentations indulging my discussions about design, art, culture, food, travel and everything else.
Thanks for being part of the Family,
Sage Russell 2012
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