"Licht gewinnt bei der Konstruktion wie beim Innenausbau von Gebäuden zunehmend an Bedeutung: Im Zuge technischer Innovationen, ökologischer Ansprüche und ästhetischer Gestaltungsabsichten erkennen Architekten und Investoren zunehmend, dass mit dem gezielten Einsatz von Tages- und Kunstlicht große Wirkung ohne großen Aufwand erzielt werden kann. Dieses systematisch aufgebaute, prozessorientierte Handbuch ist gezielt auf Planer und Prakti ..."
Lightbook(1st Edition) The Practice of Lighting Design von Ulrike Brandi, ChristophGeissmar-Brandi Hardcover, 256 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2001 von Birkhäuser ISBN-13: 978-3-7643-6303-1, ISBN: 3-7643-6303-7
"Light is a very important factor in the construction of buildings and their interiors. In an era dominated by technical innovation, ecological demands and aesthetical requirements, architects and investors are recognising that artificial light and daylight can be used to great effect inside and outside with comparative ease. Good lighting is influenced by a number of complex factors: design, experience, technical competence, imagination ..."
"Light and shadow belong together. Yet the increasing number of artificial light sources on earth are resulting in continuously decreasing zones of shadow and darkness. In architecture, the growing use of glass and other translucent layers questions the very significance of shadows. Do they protect against or cause a loss of brightness? Do we even need shadows today at all? The Secret of the Shadow explores these "holes in the light" thr ..."
"The improvement of public lighting is an effective and economical way to enhance the attractiveness of urban downtown areas. Many cities in Germany and Europe have already recognized this fact and used master plans to create entirely new systems of urban lighting. They have been motivated to do so by the desire to compete with other cities and to upgrade and enhance their city centers. Although this trend is widespread and enduring, a ..."
Licht für Städte(1st Edition) Ein Leitfaden zur Lichtplanung im urbanen Raum (German Edition) von Ulrike Brandi, ChristophGeissmar-Brandi Hardcover, 168 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2006 von Birkhäuser ISBN-13: 978-3-7643-7628-4, ISBN: 3-7643-7628-7
"Die Verbesserung der öffentlichen Beleuchtung ist eine wirkungsvolle und zugleich kostengünstige Massnahme, um die Attraktivität von Innenstädten nachhaltig zu erhöhen. Entsprechend viele Städte in Deutschland und Europa haben dies bereits erkannt und leisten sich auf der Basis von Masterplänen eine komplett neue Stadtbeleuchtung, um dadurch in Konkurrenz mit anderen Städten zu treten oder das Stadtzentrum wieder aufzuwerten. Obwohl di ..."
"Drawing on the author's experience, the book addresses the technical and planning aspects of the task and provides important information on feasibility and possible financing models. Organized systematically and with a wealth of color illustrations, detail drawings, and implementation plans, it is an indispensable guide to successfully interacting with other planners and investors."
Licht Fur Stadte Ein Leitfaden Zur Lichtplanung Im Urbanen Raum (German Edition) von Ulrike Brandi, ChristophGeissmar-Brandi Hardcover, Veröffentlicht 2013 von Birkhauser ISBN-13: 978-3-03821-041-2, ISBN: 3-03821-041-2
"Ein konkreter Leitfaden zum besseren Licht auf städtischen Straßen, Plätzen und Gebäuden. Basierend auf dem Erfahrungswissen der Autoren erläutert dieses Buch technische und fachplanerische Aspekte und gibt wichtige Informationen zu Machbarkeit und Finanzierungsmodellen."
"Kiessler + Partner Architects have refined the practice of integrated construction over the past forty years. Their designs for user-friendly office buildings have been an inspiration to architects worldwide. Believing that buildings fit into natural cycles, the firm seeks innovative solutions that accomplish their objectives by making sparing and gentle use of natural resources. Kiessler + Partner Architects, their long-awaited first m ..."
"A Handbook Ulrike Brandi, Christoph Geissmar-Brandi ... From the design
regulation standpoint, this makes it necessary to develop genuine lighting
urbanistics and to create methodologies, tools and even terminolo— gies that are
current or ..."
"When the World Trade Center's Twin Towers collapsed into a heap of rubble and ash, the United States government created the Department of Homeland Security. Its primary task is to keep the terrorist threat in permanent view. To do this, it developed a five-stage warning system based on the colors green, blue, yellow, orange, and red: 5 codes. The hypnotic character of this system prompted the editors of this book to conceive a history ..."
"More than any building material, light produces spatial effects, generates moods, and "stages” architectural designs. In well-lit spaces, we feel good, and we are capable and effective; light promotes health. Moreover, especially in office buildings, the combination of a sensible natural lighting design with a corresponding approach to artificial lighting is a decisive factor in energy conservation. Assembled by experienced authors and ..."
Das Auge Gottes Bilder Zu Jakob Bohme (Wolfenbutteler Arbeiten Zur Barockforschung) (German Edition) von ChristophGeissmar-Brandi Hardcover, 267 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 1993 von Harrassowitz ISBN-13: 978-3-447-03453-1, ISBN: 3-447-03453-X