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The Human and Social Dimension of Urban Lightscapes

By Daria Casciani

Book information

Publisher
Springer International Publishing;Springer
Year
2020
ISBN
9783030571641, 9783030571658
DOI
10.1007/978-3-030-57165-8
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (4387081 bytes)
Series
SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
Edition
1st ed.
Pages
XIII, 140\147
Time added
2021-01-06 05:41:07
CitiesSocial Sciences; Urban Studies/Sociology; Urban Getowns); Personality and Social Psychology

Description

This book explores new criteria and characteristics for integrating human psychology in the design of modern urban lighting. It identifies a new area of lighting design research and practice that focuses on the nocturnal urban experience in terms of people’s emotional, cognitive and motivational perceptions to achieve more accessible, sociable and sustainable cities. In turn, the book compares new tools and research methodologies for tackling complex issues concerning the ties between lighting, people and the city. Moreover, it presents a series of case studies to provide an in-depth understanding of the influence of urban lighting in terms of luminous atmosphere perception, positive social affect, social enhancement, accessibility and hospitability. Lastly, the book proposes a multidisciplinary qualitative and quantitative methodology for assessing the spatial experience of outdoor lighting.

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