Light Revealing Architecture
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (560 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471286443 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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This book will be a splendid contribution to the literature on lighting." -- John S. Susan Ubbelohde, University of California, Berkeley "Marietta Millet takes us through ancient and contemporary buildings in a manner knowing and gracious, with a combination of universal principles and local details that informs and delights. Reynolds, University of Oregon Published By John Wiley and Sons, Inc.. This book fills a vast need for the design profession." -- M. "The extraordinary range of architecture presented by Millet coupled with the author's lucid presentation of light as a rich and evocative part of design is central to what architects do, or ought to
From the Inside Flap Light Revealing Architecture Marietta S. . She does this while examining the meaning of light in relation to those inhabiting the space. Using over 400 illustrations — plans, sections, diagrams, and photos — Millet shows how specific lighting effects are achieved from an architectural approach. Its innovative, up-to-the-minute approach makes Light Revealing Architecture an indispensable tool. Millet The emotional and physiological impact of lighting has become one of the leading issues in today’s design professions. In this groundbreaking book, Millet bridges gaps that currently exist between how architecture is taught in schools and what methods are practiced in the profession. It will inspire practicing professionals, stimulate students, and provoke discussions for years to come. Each chapter ends with an in-depth look at one exemplary building that illustrates significant issues discussed in the chapter. She deftly
Ms. . Millet is an associate professor of Architecture at the University of Washington in Seattle. Millet holds a Masters of Architecture degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has received numerous awards for her work. About the Author Marietta S. She has lectured widely, has been a visiting professor at s
Thought-Provoking and Inspiring Theseus This is a dense and throughtful book that deftly combines theory and practice.This is in not "architecture porn." The text is the engine here and the illustrations, wellthey illustrate the ideas being put forward. The ideas grappled with center around the timeless principles of how light affects architecture -- specifically how light affects experience, how light reveals form, how light shapes space, and even "light revealing meaning." (I raised my eyebrow at that last one, but after considering the book's examples of theatrical light, festive light, contemplative light, and divine light, I got o. A very EN"LIGHT"ENING book! A Customer Any spatial experience is intimately connected with the experience of light. The author has very articulately described this phenomena in architecture, using four major themes - where light helps with a physiological EXPERIENCE, gives a building FORM, defines and enhances SPACE, and thus gives it MEANING.This is an excellent book, well written and has a good association with all aspects of lighting, studied and explained with the help of a wide range of buildings and architecture. It makes a very strong (and convincing) argument, for all designers to pay attention to the importance of light while