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.
Remember to check out all of the teaching and learning resources available on the Architecture of Light webpage.You will also find the full 15 week lighting curriculum. Each weekly lecture pack is a downloadable ZIP file that contains PowerPoint presentation, assignments, grading sheets, relevant handouts, and an overview. I encourage designers, educators and students alike to download these lecture packs.
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Summary: Fantastic Book!!!
Review: After learning about lighting for interior design, I knew there was more information to fill the gaps. Sage Russell did just that with a clear writing format and easy steps to follow for successful lighting design.
Date: 2010-08-27
Rating: 5
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Summary: A Must-Have Book for Everyone in Lighting
Review: This book is a must-have if you are in any way involved with lighting. The author writes as if he's speaking to you which makes for an enjoyable read. I have read the book several times and as my own knowledge grows I continue to absorb new and useful information which I missed on previous reads. It also makes for a handy reference when you are questioning a lighting layout. I would have given this book 10 stars if there wasn't a limit!
Date: 2010-04-26
Rating: 5
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Summary: Excellent architectural lighting textbook for architecture students
Review: As a teacher of Environmental Control Systems, for architecture students (which includes both Illumination and Acoustics, my main field of interest) I needed a text capable of providing a design approach, coupled broadly to the technical aspects of the discipline. Sage Russell's book clearly accomplishes this masterfully, and has gained a following among the Studio Design professors as well. The materials are stimulating and the writing is entertaining. I can truly recommend it in this context.
Date: 2010-04-22
Rating: 5
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Summary: Great intro to lighting
Review: I am building a new LARGE home and wanted to get information to figure out the lighting scheme. This book was actually interesting and enjoyable to read. I have already read dozens of different books to be prepared for the homebuilding process (I will be my own general contractor) and have found this to be one of the most useful with real information and not just buzzwords.
That being said, if the author or publisher is reading this, you MUST do a thorough proofreading before the next printing because there are MANY typos in the book (I would seriously fire whoever was in charge of proofreading!)
I am very happy I bought this book since I really had no background in lighting and this provided a good basis.
Date: 2009-10-08
Rating: 5
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Summary: Creative logic to lighting design
Review: Rich with colorful images, this is a five star lighting text that offers a creative logic to lighting design. I have successfully used this book as the introduction to lighting in a pre-architecture and interior design course at the sophomore level. My course used many of the available PowerPoint presentation slides, instructor's notes, and assignments provided by the author. Because of the practical approach taken by the text, I was able to match weekly assignments to each weekly lecture and students built a course portfolio of lighting exercises that will be useful in additional studio work. When technical information is so easily accessible online, I particularly appreciate the author's balanced perspective that honors the aesthetics of architectural lighting and helps students become intrigued with its magic.
Date: 2009-06-24
Rating: 5
