Light in Architecture: The Intangible Material by Elisa Valero Ramos (English) P

Description: Light in Architecture by Elisa Valero Ramos Light in Architecture explores the role and use of light in and around buildings from the time that Stonehenge was built through to the present day, illustrating how a greater understanding of this intangible and free material will lead us to better architecture FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Light in Architecture explores the role of light in buildings throughout history and the many disparate ways in which architects have approached the phenomenon around the world.Translated and updated from the best-selling Spanish original, this book highlights the significance of light on human perception by examining the ways in which it can be harnessed and manipulated to achieve particular objectives or experiences – and tackles the fallacy that more light necessarily means better light. With increasing relevance to modern urbanism, it also considers what happens when we build in or around pre-existing architecture – how light can be improved, restored or even destroyed in the process.Extensively researched and beautifully illustrated, Light in Architecture offers a fascinating study of how a greater understanding of this intangible, freely available material can improve our built environment and quality of life. Author Biography Elisa Valero Ramos is an award-winning architect who runs a cutting-edge practice in Granada, Spain. Author of five books, she is also a university professor with an international reputation for her specialism in natural light. Having studied, researched, practised and taught on the subject for over 20 years, Elisa has led various governmental research projects and has been invited to teach at a number of universities around the world – most recently at London South Bank University and the AA School of Architecture. Elisa is based at the University of Granada and is currently undergoing a study into the effects of natural light on human wellbeing. Table of Contents Part I: The Role of Light in Architecture1. The Importance of Light, 2. Light and Geography, 3. Light as an Instrument for Abstraction, Part II: Working with Light in Architecture, 4. Natural Light: Bringing the Outside, Inside, 5. Filtered Light: Creating Atmosphere, 6. Focused light: Shadowplay.Part III: Light in Architecture from Past to Present7. Light and Architectural Inheritance, 8. Artificial Light: The Great Invention, 9. Light Today: From Real to Right. Long Description Light in Architecture explores the role of light in buildings throughout history and the many disparate ways in which architects have approached the phenomenon around the world.Translated and updated from the best-selling Spanish original, this book highlights the significance of light on human perception by examining the ways in which it can be harnessed and manipulated to achieve particular objectives or experiences - and tackles the fallacy that more light necessarily means better light. With increasing relevance to modern urbanism, it also considers what happens when we build in or around pre-existing architecture - how light can be improved, restored or even destroyed in the process.Extensively researched and beautifully illustrated, Light in Architecture offers a fascinating study of how a greater understanding of this intangible, freely available material can improve our built environment and quality of life. Details ISBN185946596X Author Elisa Valero Ramos Pages 192 Publisher RIBA Publishing Year 2015 ISBN-10 185946596X ISBN-13 9781859465967 Format Paperback Subtitle The Intangible Material Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 720.1 Short Title LIGHT IN ARCHITECTURE Language English Media Book Imprint RIBA Publishing Publication Date 2015-11-01 AU Release Date 2015-11-01 NZ Release Date 2015-11-01 UK Release Date 2015-11-01 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:143271432;

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