SuperLux: Smart Light Art, Design & Architecture for Cities

SuperLux: Smart Light Art, Design & Architecture for Cities

<p><strong>Introduces the “Smart Light” movement that is illuminating and enriching our urban spaces and nighttime surroundings with spectacular new lighting technology</strong></p> In recent years, new lighting technologies have been used to illuminate cities and towns in creative, energy-efficient ways. “Smart Light” is now a widely used term for the new technologies and ecological ideas that are transforming nighttime atmospheres and spectacular Smart Light festivals are awing audiences around the world.<br /><br /> Featuring more than 120 public artworks, design installations, and architectural elements, <em>SuperLux</em> is a visual celebration of the ingenuity and artistry of the latest lighting technology. The book’s three sections focus on projects that use light to animate architecture and media screens; new lighting in former industrial zones and new public areas, including wayfinding and street lighting; and interactive installations in urban spaces. Each is punctuated with essays by leading experts and designers on this remarkable new phenomenon.<br /><br /> As our public buildings, public spaces, and even homes become increasingly interactive, intelligent lighting design will become ever more relevant to our lives. <em>SuperLux</em> is an exciting introduction for designers, architects, artists, and anyone intrigued by the power of light. 400+ color illustrations