IES Webinar: Light as Object: Importance of Aesthetics in Architecture
July 25, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
In recent years, architects, artists, and academics have begun implementing concepts of a new philosophical movement, Object-Oriented Ontology (OOO), into their thinking. Referencing work by Prof. Graham Harman, founder of OOO, this program explores why lighting design must engage in philosophical conversations and how designers are uniquely situated to lead that charge. Attendees will learn introductory OOO terms and review several case studies to recognize the inherent relationship between architecture, light, and philosophy. Key design topics include understanding the importance of abstraction and exploring tools to effectively develop concepts including metaphor, sketching, and AI. The goal is to expand our contemporary understanding of light; if light is an object itself, we ought to explore how this may challenge our assumptions and approach to design.
Presenter
Reinhardt Swart
In recent years, architects, artists, and academics have begun implementing concepts of a new philosophical movement, Object-Oriented Ontology (OOO), into their thinking. Referencing work by Prof. Graham Harman, founder of OOO, this program explores why lighting design must engage in philosophical conversations and how designers are uniquely situated to lead that charge. Attendees will learn introductory OOO terms and review several case studies to recognize the inherent relationship between architecture, light, and philosophy. Key design topics include understanding the importance of abstraction and exploring tools to effectively develop concepts including metaphor, sketching, and AI. The goal is to expand our contemporary understanding of light; if light is an object itself, we ought to explore how this may challenge our assumptions and approach to design.
