The aim of this article is to explain the approaches to lighting in the design of environment and townscapes in contemporary era. Townscape is the resultant of a set of perceptions and mentality of humans from environment during day and night. Lighting design is not a mere decorative art, but it is an environmental necessity. Effective lighting embraces both private and public areas of urban spaces. In contemporary lighting design, shadows and darkness are as important as the light. Environment and townscape design are impossible without consideration of the background. Lighting design also needs a comprehensive and all-embracing outlook. It requires the cooperation of lighting experts with other professionals involved in the lighting of the townscape.
Lighting in Budapest, Hungary - 2008
The Cathedral of Strasbourg, France - 2008
A Market in Berlin, Germany - 2008
For more info, see Abadi, Quarterly Journal of Architecture and Urbanism, No.59, summer 2008, Lighting in Townscape by Goran Erfani
