Chapter 6The Interaction of People, Light and Public Space – The Changing Role of Light
INTRODUCTION Lighting has evolved to play a wider role in public space than the vital, but limited, reassurance role of providing light at night. Advances in evidence-based lighting design and technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) have increased the scope and capacity of lighting to relate to people in public space.
This chapter sets out key factors in the successful implementation of an evidence-based design approach to lighting design for public space. The factors are derived from analysis of social, economic, environmental and technological trends and characteristics relating to public space and the growth of cities, ...
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