This lecture discusses what needs to be done to raise the quality of lighting in functional interiors from indifferent to good. The basic problem is identified as a concentration on maximizing visual performance and minimizing visual discomfort, together with a neglect of the visual environment. The solution to this problem lies in the education of lighting designers, specifiers and legislators. Some of this education is little more than a careful restatement of existing knowledge. Some requires more research. Some requires action in the field. Four topics that need to be addressed before the necessary education can occur are identified.
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