LIGHT TECHNOLOGY IN URBAN DESIGN

In recent years, research in the field of architecture has evolved into new applications, increasingly attracted by sectors such as nanotechnologies and smart materials. As we have seen, in the type of digital coatings for media fa- cades and environmental installations, systems that are close to the colour and light management for the architectural envelope and the built environment, which use in most cases films or “intelligent” systems. In addition, along with the most advanced technologies, have been developed increased sensitivity for environmental sustainability and recycling. Product innovation, at the same time, also corresponds to an innovative thinking in terms of creativity, leading to the blend of technologies, new materials and components or recycled objects. And light has become a fundamental tool for achieving these goals.