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This authoritative and multi-disciplinary book provides architects, lighting specialists, and anyone else working daylight into design, with all the tools needed to incorporate this most fundamental element of architecture. The book is centreed on practical daylighting design. It describes how new thinking about peoples' needs and about the requirements of sustainability is leading to a radical shift in daylighting design practice. Daylighting: Architecture and Lighting Design is a book which should trigger creative thought. It recognises that good lighting design needs both knowledge and imagination.
How can architects and designers effectively integrate natural light into modern building projects to meet both human needs and sustainability standards? Michael Francis Wilson and Peter Tregenza provide a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary framework for daylighting, drawing on their expertise in architectural design and lighting physics. The authors argue that daylighting is a fundamental element of architecture that requires a balance of technical knowledge and creative application to address contemporary environmental and occupant requirements.
What You Will Find
Experts and practitioners recognize this work as a foundational text for those seeking to bridge the gap between aesthetic architectural vision and functional lighting performance. Readers frequently note the balance of technical depth and practical application, making it a standard reference for professionals in the field.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203724615
ISBN-13:
9780203724613
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