Architectural Press; 2 edition

Christopher Cuttle

Paperback: 264 pages
Publisher: Architectural Press; 2 edition (November 20, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0750687681
ISBN-13: 978-0750687683

Lighting by Design provides guidance on where to find inspiration for lighting ideas, how to plan the technical detail and how to execute the plan to create safe, effective and beautiful schemes.

Christopher Cuttle's unique three level approach uses Observation, Visualisation and Realisation as the means to achieve these aims. Cuttle is a well known figure in the UK, US and Australia and New Zealand, with a wealth of experience of both teaching and practice.

This new edition is fully updated and produced in full colour with many new diagrams and photographs. It will be immensely useful to professional and student architects, interior designers and specialist lighting designers.

* Benefit from Cuttle's extensive knowledge, experience and enthusiasm
* A technical guide that provides a thorough explanation of lighting theory
* Now with full colour images for clearer demonstration of key points

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Daylighting, Architecture and Health: Building Design Strategies

Author: Mohamed Boubekri

Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Architectural Press (October 15, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0750667249
ISBN-13: 978-0750667241


Daylighting, Architecture and Health examines the relationship between natural light in buildings and human health, considering both psychological and physiological issues and bringing together a range of research in the field.

As we are becoming increasingly conscious of global warming and pushing towards energy efficiency in buildings, the book examines the question of daylighting from the perspective of the health of building occupants. It gathers and reviews all the latest and pertinent medical and architectural research related to natural light, or lack thereof, and its effect on people.

* Documents medical research findings which establish a link between light quality and health
* Considers design strategies for increasing daylight in buildings
* Develops understanding and awareness of the importance of natural light in buildings

Daylighting, Architecture and Health: Building Design Strategies is a timely and essential text for professional architects and all others concerned with the effects of daylighting on health, architecture and building design.

* Outlines appropriate design strategies for increasing daylight in buildings
* Demonstrates a link between light quality and health and explains the importance of natural light in buildings
* Brings together the latest medical and architectural research on this important topic

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Essential CG Lighting Techniques with 3ds Max, Third Edition (Autodesk Media and Entertainment Techniques)

By Darren Brooker
Publisher: Focal Press
Number Of Pages: 416
Publication Date: 2008-11-10
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 024052117X
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780240521176
Binding: Paperback

Book Description:

Certified by Autodesk, Darren Brooker's new edition teaches the production techniques behind real-world work. The tutorials take you from the fundamentals of lighting, right through to advanced techniques.

* Everything you need to learn the art of CG lighting in one easy-to-use volume
* Free trial software and detailed tutorials take you through every step of the CG lighting process
* Learn the art and science of lighting CG environments the Autodesk-certified way

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