在过去的十年中，涌现了许许多多的采光分析方法，使设计师们得以满足越来越高的标准。但过度依赖这些方法的话，有可能使采光设计沦为一项定量活动，从而忽略设计的质量、审美和体验等方面。本书展示了建筑师们是如何跨越采光的诗意和实用的潜能，而创造出光线近乎完美的空间。

在本书中，作者用照片、绘画和设计图研究了12座建筑。每一个研究案例还包括用专业软件制作出来的技术分析图表。介绍的设计师包括：Renzo Piano, David Chipperfield, 以及Steven Holl。

无论是对专业人士还是学生而言，《建筑的采光艺术》都具有极高的价值。

During the past decade there has been a tremendous growth in daylighting analysis methods, allowing designers to meet ever higher standards. But in relying too heavily on these methods, there is a risk of reducing daylighting design to a quantitative exercise, overlooking the qualitative, aesthetic, and experiential aspects of design. This book reveals how architects have bridged the poetic and practical potential of daylighting to create exquisitely illuminated spaces.

In the book, 12 buildings are examined, using photographs, drawings, and plans. Each case study also includes technical analysis diagrams, specially created using specialist software. Featured architects include Renzo Piano, David Chipperfield, and Steven Holl.

The Art of Architectural Daylighting will be invaluable for professionals and students alike.