Environmental design of light and color

Author: (Japan) Japan Institute of Architecture
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book discusses the design issues of light and color in urban and architectural environments. It covers topics such as urban road lighting, landscape lighting, indoor lighting for various types of buildings, the performance and types of light sources and luminaires, architectural daylighting design procedures, architectural lighting design procedures, color design methods, basic knowledge of photometry and colorimetry and their applications in the environment, as well as the psychological and physiological effects of light and color and visual principles. The book provides both discussions on fundamental concepts and theories, as well as introductions to design methods, standards, and experimental results. Additionally, it includes numerous case studies, making it highly targeted and practical. This book is suitable for professionals in architectural design, interior design, urban planning, landscape design, and lighting design, as well as specialists and students in related fields of lighting design and color.