Product Description

The Architecture of Light makes lighting design approachable. This vivid, image packed text of lighting concepts and techniques serves as the perfect companion for lighting design students and professionals alike. Built around a successful teaching curriculum, this text provides a logical step by step progression through the phases of conceptualizing, refining, drafting and presenting lighting design. Written by a practicing professional lighting designer who is also an award winning design instructor, The Architecture of Light presents a perfect blend of visual design tools and fundamental lighting knowledge. In addition to theory and discussion, The Architecture of Light also provides complete chapters of common lighting details, case studies and a catalog of specific lighting tools. Every architect, interior designer and design student deserves a working knowledge of lighting design and this single book makes it possible.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #61797 in Books
• Published on: 2008-01-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• 264 pages

From the Publisher
Written by a practicing professional lighting designer who is also an award winning design instructor, The Architecture of Light presents a perfect blend of visual design tools, and fundamental lighting knowledge.

The most useful aspects of practicing lighting design are presented here. Visual examples of critical lighting theories A comprehensive approach to adding light in layers Rendering and drafting techniques for documenting concepts and applications. Diagrams of fundamental lighting physics and physiology In depth discussion of specific lighting applications Examples of lighting layouts, luminaire schedules and cut sheets Daylight integration systems and details

In addition to theory and discussion, The Architecture of Light also provides complete chapters of common lighting details, case studies and a catalog of specific lighting tools. Every design student, architect and interior designer deserves a working knowledge of lighting design and this single book makes it possible.

From the Author
Lecture Download: The architecture of light is based on an award winning 15 week curriculum of architectural lighting design coursework. These lectures are provided absolutely free of charge. Instructors and professionals are encouraged to download the weekly coursework for use in classrooms and as design guidance. Each lecture is provided with supporting assignments and a lecture guide.

Details and Diagrams: The Architecture of Light provides bold, easy to understand figure and diagram. Also included are two chapters of typical lighting application details including coves, slots, backlighting applications and daylight integration details.

Typical Lighting Layouts: The Architecture of Light includes over twenty pages of typical lighting layouts for a variety of commercial and residential spaces. Each layout includes a discussion of common features and a breakdown of the layered application of light.

About the Author
Sage Russell is a designer at Lumia Light Studio in San Diego, California with project experience spanning from hospitality, corporate and casinos to galleries, restaurants and residences. Sage also lectures nationally on lighting design and instructs at The Design Institute of San Diego.

Customer Reviews

LOVED IT!!!
This book is so fantastic that I emailed the author directly. Here is what I told him:

I really LOVE your book! (LOVE...LOVE...LOVE IT!) It is just what I wanted and needed for my students. I am planning to use it for my new online lighting class to launch spring 2009. I have found your power points helpful also...thank you so much!

Here is what I didn't tell him:

The Architecture of Light reads like a lighting novel instead of a textbook...I just wanted to keep reading and reading. It is the ONLY lighting textbook I've ever read that didn't put me to sleep! The Architecture of Light is not only interesting and practical; it also easy to read, easy to understand and I could hear Sage's enthusiasm seeping through the pages as I read it.

Sage Russell offers readers a refreshing perspective on how to create with light and his book truly transformed my understanding of this subject. Educators, designers and students alike will find his book to be a valuable & excellent resource on their path to understanding and mastering lighting concepts and techniques.

I loved it...and so will you!

The Architecture of Light
Finally, a book has been written that truly expresses the process of lighting design. You will find this text to be refreshingly organic in it's approach to seeing and feeling the lighted environment first. The science of illumination is covered in a very intuitive manner.

Russell's illustrations and examples are easily understood. You feel as though you are attending a private instruction session.
I highly recommend this book. As an architectural lighting designer, I am using this as an inspirational guide with fellow designers and clients.

Well done!

Great Learning Utensil for Professionals, Educators and Students
The Architecture of Light is a wonderful tool for all people of the design industry to have. This book is packed with immense knowledge from a renown professional in the Architecture/ Design Industry. The readings are very clear and easy to understand, and are able to grasp and keep the attention of the reader as most architectural/lighting/engineering books have a hard time trying to accomplish. I would recommend this book for everyone to have as a wonderfool tool to aid you in lighting design, which also provides its reader with lots of visual tools to answer any questions that you may have.