This text first traces the history of daylighting and other sources of light, up to the end of the 19th century to show the effect light has had on the form of buildings, and then establishes how architects and designers today should approach the lighting of historic buildings in the context of present day technology. Historic buildings form a large part of a nation's heritage, whether used for their original purpose, such as a theatre, a railway terminus or house, or alternatively where the use has completely changed and ...
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This text first traces the history of daylighting and other sources of light, up to the end of the 19th century to show the effect light has had on the form of buildings, and then establishes how architects and designers today should approach the lighting of historic buildings in the context of present day technology. Historic buildings form a large part of a nation's heritage, whether used for their original purpose, such as a theatre, a railway terminus or house, or alternatively where the use has completely changed and the functional requirements of the new outweigh the needs of the old. For example a redundant building transformed into an art gallery.
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Very Good Condition in Very Good jacket. 9780750633420. Signed by Author. ~~SIGNED BY AUTHOR TO FLY-LEAF 'To....best wishes from Derek 19th Sept '97'~~VG/VG 1st ed 1997 Architectural Press hardback, unclipped DJ, many photos. Bumped to base of spine with rubbing to base of DJ spine, all else VG indeed, bright and unmarked. Sent Airmail at no extra cost; Worldwide Shipping IMMEDIATE 1ST CLASS/AIRMAIL DISPATCH Quantity Available: 1. Category: Architecture; Signed by Author. ISBN: 0750633425. ISBN/EAN: 9780750633420. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 064726.