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Architectural Lighting: Designing with Light and Space / Hervé Descottes with Cecilia E. Ramos
Architectural Lighting: Designing with Light and Space / Hervé Descottes with Cecilia E. Ramos: "
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As part of Architecture Briefs series, produced by The Foundations of Architecture, this short book on lighting gives a very good introduction into architectural lighting. The authors start by explaining the six visual principles of light; illuminance, luminance, color and temperature, height, density, and direction and distribution. After providing this foundation the authors analyze six projects that include the High Line and Guthrie Theater. The book is rounded out with pieces from Steven Holl, Sylvain Dubuisson, and James Corner. If you are interested in getting into architectural lighting this book is a good place to start.
7 Acknowledgements
8 Introduction
12 Six Visual Principles of Light
14 Illuminance
30 Luminance
40 Color and Temperature
52 Height
60 Density
70 Direction and Distribution
82 Analysis
84 High Line, New York, New York, United States
91 Newtown Creek Water Pollution Treatment Plant, Brooklyn, New York, United States
97 Jules Verne, Paris, France
102 Beige, Tokyo, Japan
106 Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, Helsinki, Finland
114 Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
120 Essays
121 A Conversation with Steven Holl
124 Sensations of Light, Sylvain Dubuisson
125 Light and Landscape, James Corner
130 Appendices
132 Lighting Fixture Layout and Illuminance Calculations
134 Appendix A: Historical Timeline of Light Sources
135 Appendix B: Recommended Illuminance
136 Appendix C: Color Temperature vs. Color Rendering Index of Light Sources
137 Appendix D: Basic Characteristics of General Light Sources
138 Appendix E: Lighting Symbol Legend
139 Glossary
142 Bibliography
143 Image Credit
Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press (May 4, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1568989385
ISBN-13: 978-1568989389
Architectural Lighting: Designing with Light and Space / Hervé Descottes with Cecilia E. Ramos originally appeared on ArchDaily, the most visited architecture website on 15 Jun 2011.
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Friday, June 3, 2011
Jamaica Architectural Office Constructed From Shipping Container-
This Jamaica office is built from a single 40GP ISBU cargo container and is the
office of the same architects who designed and built the cargo container office.
It was designed by architects Chris Whyms-Stone and David Douglas who own
the firm of Cornerstone Architects in Kingston, Jamaica. This is not only their
design but also their new office. It sits on an elevation which adds even more to
it's unique appearance.
With real estate prices soaring this was their plan dating as far back as 2002.
They have other shipping container designs including a car dealership, however
there is an extreme shortage of shipping containers in Jamaica. Eventhough there
is a demand and great interest in shipping container designs in Jamaica, the ISBU
shortage has halted construction.
Architects: Cornerstone Architects
Container: JAMCOR
10 Rules for Sustainable Architecture in Jamaica
10 Rules for Sustainable Architecture in Jamaica Written by Damian Edmond
Architects have a large responsibility to design sustainable solutions for the built environment that are responsive to the social, economic and environmental needs of the local context and people. Buildings form a large part of the built environment and are large consumers of energy to facilitate the trade of goods and services. It is therefore important that we construct and design solutions that help to lower energy and maintenance costs while increasing the efficiency of the functions they are conceived to serve.
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
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Friday, March 4, 2011
New Falmouth cruise ship pier not ready
New Falmouth cruise ship pier not ready
According to the redevelopment plan, the list of physical works that should have been completed by November 2010, include:
* Pedestrianisation of Water Square (creation of alternate parking);
* Landscaping and Beautification;
* Squatter Relocation;
* Sidewalk Improvement;
* Road Paving;
* Erection of Street Signage;
* Solid Waste Management;
* Zinc Fence Replacement;
* Installation of Garbage Receptacles and Bins; and
* Erection of Storyboards.
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Saturday, December 18, 2010
Evolving Norman Manley Airport since the 90's
The airport has undergone several refurbishment projects since 1999
As part of the 1999 to 2003 refurbishment project substantial upgrading of the terminal building and associated facilities were carried out.
Improvements were made to the customs hall in the form of a new 70t air-handling unit, along with associated ductwork and housing. In addition there was an extension and renovation of the existing departure / transit lounge; upgrading of the departure / ticketing concourse (550m²); reconfiguration of the customs exit and ground transportation arcade; construction of remote parking facilities; and redesign and expansion of existing roads, car park and landscaped areas surrounding the terminal.
Key Players:
Sponsors:
Airport Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Norman Manley International Airport Ltd
Lead ContractorsBoyken International Inc, Sypher Mueller, Llewelyn-Davies Joint Venture, Kier Construction Ltd, Cooper and Associates Ltd, Harold Morrison and Associates, Peter Jervis and Associates Ltd, Grace Ashley and Associates, Auto Solutions Ltd
Financing:
European Investment Bank, Caribbean Development Bank.
New terminal master plan
The project seeks to increase the airport's capacity to cater for projected air and passenger traffic to 2033. The project is part of a master plan that will be implemented in three phases (1A, 1B and 2) and will cost about $130m. By 2022 it will have involved a virtual reconstruction of the entire airport.
Construction started in June 2006. The first phase, which is supposed to make the airport an IATA category C airport, was intended to be completed by 2007 in time for the Cricket World Cup 2007. However, it opened in June 2008
Phase 1A
Phase 1A commenced planning in 2004 (ground-breaking took place in September 2006). It has been completed substantially and launched for operations in June 2008. This phase included the construction of a new terminal building at the eastern end of the present terminal.
The terminal includes a three-level departures concourse of approximately 170,000ft² (10,000m²). Integrated with the existing ticketing concourse, the concourse comprises 66 airline check-in positions with common user passenger processing system (CUPPS), self-serve check-in kiosks and extended outgoing immigration and security screening stations with space to accommodate explosives detection equipment.
Boyken International provided cost management services during the programming, planning and design phases. Sypher Mueller International is the planning consultant for the new airport and Llewelyn-Davies Joint Venture is the architect.
Saw the building evolved to...
"The Masterplan provided alternatives for future development and specifically focussed on the requirements to expand the terminal building to meet forecast passenger demand during the planning period. This allowed the creation of a new terminal building and associated infrastructure." - Llewelyn Davies Yeang,
"Our proposals for the terminal processor expressed a unique style which fused together traditional Jamaican cultural values and the best of modern technological advances. Innovative, Qualitative and Affordable design combined with a sold relationship between the Airports Authority of Jamaica and Llewelyn Davies Yeang has given the island a more ‘welcoming gateway’ it can justifiably be proud of – arguably the best in the Caribbean."
Phase 1B
Phase 1B is scheduled for the period 2008–2012 and will cost approximately $23m. Works under this phase will include:
- Further upgrading of existing buildings
- Construction of a new arrivals area
- Installation of new baggage handling facilities
- Relocation of the General Aviation Centre, the fire station and other support facilities
- Airside works including the expansion of aircraft parking stands
- Extension of the cargo and maintenance taxiway
Phase 2
Phase 2, which is the final phase of the project, is to commence in 2013 and end in 2022. This phase will involve additional improvement and maintenance works to the terminal, landside, airfield and support areas of the facility at a cost of $9m.
Portmore Country Club 11
With construction to begin in September 2010 new home owners can see the fruits of their labour
come to life with these 995sq ft, 2 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bathroom Townhouses.
With the design finalized in the July of 2010 Design and Planning agency HAJL (Housing Agency of Jamaica Limited) has the development control on this project among others as their name implies.They have been producing housing options over the years to suit the countries economical state for whether lower to middle or higher income families.
come to life with these 995sq ft, 2 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bathroom Townhouses.
With the design finalized in the July of 2010 Design and Planning agency HAJL (Housing Agency of Jamaica Limited) has the development control on this project among others as their name implies.They have been producing housing options over the years to suit the countries economical state for whether lower to middle or higher income families.
The Building Team WIHCON
Practically half of the design layout of most Portmore includes joint dwellings throughout the main structure. This done mostly for the economically development and usage of available space.
The design includes a functional layout with bonus features as a back patio that will bring comfortability to the owner on relaxing day or for entertainment with the large backyard.
With developments like these taking place, Will the Portmore
municipality become the 15th parish? Read further..
Thursday, October 14, 2010
How do feel about the Jamaican Half way Tree Transportation Center?
Half way Tree Transportation Center
The Half Way Tree Transportation Center in Kingston designed by the teams of BESIX, Kier Caribbean and Industrial JV but lead by Architect Euro Immo Star for the Jamaican client Ministry of Transport, represented by the Port Authority of Jamaica is the most public interaction
commuters have with modern sustainability building art.
The 32000000 € valued transportation center project constructed within 2years between 01/07/2005 - 01/11/2007 was completed on time by Kier Construction, to the high standards expected and the full satisfaction of our Client and the commuters.
The complex to be constructed consists of a 2 level bus station (2 x 9.300 m²) and a terrace (900 m²).
The whole is covered by a steel canopy.
A small 2 storeys office building will house the station's administration.
A limited portion of the pedestrian areas is reserved for commercial use and sanitary facilities.
The structure consists of:
- a raft foundation with thickening under the columns
- reinforced concrete columns, beams and slabs
- steel structure for the roof
- aluminium roof cladding
Friday, October 8, 2010
$800-m wind power plant for Munro - Western Jamaica News - Montego Bay, Negril & The West - JamaicaObserver.com
MUNRO, St Elizabeth — The Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd (JPS) will commission an $800-million wind power plant in this community next Wednesday as
part of a fuel diversification effort to reduce its dependence on imported fuel.
The four turbines erected at the facility — which is located on generally steep slopes not higher that 700 meters above sea level-- will add 3 megawatts of power to the national grid.
The four turbines erected at the facility — which is located on generally steep slopes not higher that 700 meters above sea level-- will add 3 megawatts of power to the national grid.
The contract for the development of the farm was signed in December 2009, while actual construction at the site began six months later and ended last month.
Roughly 100 local direct jobs were created in the development of the farm, which was undertaken by UNISON, out of Korea.
Wind energy avoids important costs associated with conventional resources, such as:
* the country's trade deficit from important foreign oil and other fuels;
* the health and environmental costs of pollution and the cost of depleted resources.
According to the JPS, the Munro farm with its wind turbines built to withstand up to Category 5 hurricanes, will assist in the reduction of imported fuel, resulting in annual savings for the island.
" The potential also exists to develop the site as a tourist attraction, as is done in some countries," said the utility company.
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$800-m wind power plant for Munro - Western Jamaica News - Montego Bay, Negril & The West - JamaicaObserver.com
Saturday, October 2, 2010
The (JUTC) bus park in downtown Kingston still not open... no shelter to look forward to either
Howard Campbell, Gleaner Writer
Despite missing its deadline by nearly one year, there is still no official opening date for the Jamaica Urban Transit Company's (JUTC) bus park in downtown Kingston.
However, Urban Development Corporation (UDC) Chairman Wayne Chen said when it is finally launched, he expected the facility to spell a new day for the capital's largest commercial district.
"Once we bring back some sense of order, downtown Kingston is going to be transformed in a big way. We have quite a few initiatives in the works and the bus park is one of them," Chen said.
The bus park was conceived by the Kingston City Centre Improvement Committee (KCCIC) in 2004. Three years later, the UDC was mandated to oversee construction of the $161-million complex located at Water Lane.
It was scheduled to be completed by September 2009.
On Thursday when he spoke to Automotives, Chen could not give a definitive opening date but said no stone is being left unturned to ensure the centre's success.
"It will be delivered once the physical amenities are put in place and that includes security which I can tell you is an expensive proposition," Chen disclosed...
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Thinking about Building?
Here are some answers from the Masterbuilders for some the questions that may arise when thinking of building or doing extensions...
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Architecture: The much needed Hospital building in Portmore and the others
Portmore City the only city in Jamaica that can boast to over 270,000 residents and the population is ever growing. After officially gaining its municipality in 2003 one would believe the city has all the necessary amenities to continue in attracting more developments and investments. However the sunshine city does not have its own public hospital, which has been a major concern as it is a potentially hazardous situation for the residents.
There has been prevailing discussions over many years over the much needed hospital as the long commute to the closest ones KPH & Spanish Town is still not sufficient. These discussions have been getting the attention of the government and just when it seems construction was soon go, the plans came to a halt.
Some of the details of proposed Portmore hospital building is available for viewing from the CayJam Development Ltd the sponsors to be located in Southboro.
Now, how does the state-of-the-art architectural exterior of the proposed hospital visually compare to the existing major public hospitals in the island?
Mandeville Regional Hospital
Cornwall Regional Hospital
Kingston Public Hospital
Andrews Memorial Hospital Limited
Nuttall Memorial Hospital
Spanish Town Hospital
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Complex
University of the West Indies Hospital
May Pen Hospital
Falmouth Hospital
By: Arc-IT-Studio,
to be updated
There has been prevailing discussions over many years over the much needed hospital as the long commute to the closest ones KPH & Spanish Town is still not sufficient. These discussions have been getting the attention of the government and just when it seems construction was soon go, the plans came to a halt.
Some of the details of proposed Portmore hospital building is available for viewing from the CayJam Development Ltd the sponsors to be located in Southboro.
Now, how does the state-of-the-art architectural exterior of the proposed hospital visually compare to the existing major public hospitals in the island?
Mandeville Regional Hospital
Cornwall Regional Hospital
Kingston Public Hospital
Andrews Memorial Hospital Limited
Nuttall Memorial Hospital
Spanish Town Hospital
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Complex
University of the West Indies Hospital
May Pen Hospital
Falmouth Hospital
By: Arc-IT-Studio,
to be updated
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