Slack Toronto Office / Dubbeldam Architecture + Design. Image Courtesy of Alcon Lighting Lighting has evolved remarkably throughout architectural history, driven by significant technological advances.

There are a plethora of artificial lighting options to choose from and which works best is usually determined by the nature of the interior they're in and the desired spatial effect. One of the most ...

Natural light is an essential element that contributes to the feeling of more space and comfort in homes. A well-lit home is essential because it does not only minimise the use of artificial light ...

Mary Cook is the founder & president of Mary Cook Associates, a fully integrated interior architecture and design firm. Image courtesy of Mary Cook Associates Spring has begun and the boost of ...

Lighting has always played a significant role in enhancing architectural spaces. Today, with advances in technology and new design trends, creative uses of lighting are transforming spaces by setting ...

As Light+Building 2026 opens in Frankfurt (March 8–13), European manufacturer LEDSON releases its Catalogue 2026 showcasing next-generation aluminum LED profiles — from 17mm ultra-miniature suspended ...

“Good architecture poorly lit is poor architecture.” Those are the words of a famous architecture critic, and they apply to almost any type of environment. We need light to see well enough to perform ...

This three-credit course teaches the fundamentals of architectural lighting systems and the human responses to those systems. The course describes the properties of daylight and electric light sources ...