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In the vast expanse of architectural design, the interplay between light and space forms the foundation of our built environment. Natural lighting, in particular, stands as a beacon of inspiration, guiding architects, designers, and builders toward sustainable, luminous spaces that resonate with the rhythms of nature and elevate the human experience. In this exploration of natural lighting in architecture, we embark on a journey of discovery-a journey...
5) In the Light of Humane Nature: Human Values, Nature, the Green Economy, and Environmental Salvation
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This engaging book encourages us to tap into humanity's highest ideals to solve environmental and social problems and become better people in the process. Despite significant progress in recent decades, the environmental crisis is far from over. We know what needs to change, but we don't seem to know-economically, politically, or socially-how to stop the juggernaut of destructive development and resource depletion. Something continues to undermine...
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The clearest and most complete non-mathematical study of light available- with updated material and a new chapter on digital photography.
Finally, a book on the physics of light that doesn't require advanced mathematics to understand. Seeing the Light is the most accessible and comprehensive study of optics and light on the market. With a focus on conceptual study, Seeing the Light leaves the heavy-duty mathematics behind, instead using practical...
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"One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2012" Sönke Johnsen is associate professor of biology at Duke University.
Optics-a field of physics focusing on the study of light-is also central to many areas of biology, including vision, ecology, botany, animal behavior, neurobiology, and molecular biology. The Optics of Life introduces the fundamentals of optics to biologists and nonphysicists, giving them the tools they need to successfully...
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"Harmony of the Northern Lights: A Magical Symphony of Love and Nature" Embark on a magical and exhilarating journey through the majestic landscapes of Norway, where music and nature intertwine in perfect harmony. Have you ever dreamt of beholding the mesmerizing dance of the Northern Lights while becoming enraptured by the melody of an enchanted violin? "Harmony of the Northern Lights: A Magical Symphony of Love and Nature" is a work that will transport...
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Universally lauded poet Robert Hass offers a stunning, wide-ranging collection of essays on art, imagination, and the natural world-with accompanying photos throughout.
What Light Can Do is a magnificent companion piece to the former U.S. Poet Laureate's Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning poetry collection, Time and Materials, as well as his earlier book of essays, the NBCC Award-winner Twentieth Century Pleasures. Haas brilliantly...
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