,What is Lighting Design in
Architecture?
,Architectural Lighting Design
Architectural lighting design is a field
within architecture, interior design and electrical
engineering that is concerned with the design of
lighting systems, including natural light, electric light, or
both, to serve human needs
It is important to appreciate that the ultimate criterion
of success in lighting is the human response, that is.
whether what is to be seen clearly, easily and without
discomfort." Lighting designers are often specialists who
must understand the physics of light production and
distribution, the physiology and psychology of light
perception by humans, the anatomy of the human
eye, and the response of the rods and cones to light.
, "The Sun never knew how
great it was until it hit the
side of a building."
LOUIS KAHN