Planet LED: A New Spectral Paradigm - Hardcover

Lo, Teddy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1935935518 ISBN 13: 9781935935513

Publisher: ORO Editions, 2013

Synopsis

Planet LED is a book filled with bright ideas. LED technology has long been recognized as a revolution in lighting capability and energy efficiency. Since its inception in the 1960's its development has known few boundaries, literally lighting the way of the future. There are pioneers in the field of design - many of whom are included in this publication - who explore the possibilities of LED lighting for the world. Through a series of chapters containing exclusive interviews and commentary, multiple aspects of the prospective growth of LED technology are discussed, bringing the viewer into lighting world through exciting and maverick approaches from inception to realization.

This book will stand out on a shelf because of its comprehensive look at LED's, backed up by superb images of the world's best installations. Unlike any other book on the market, Planet LED takes an in-depth look at every level of this remarkable new technology. The book tackles the impact LEDs have made to commercial and social environments.

The many interviewees hail from every segment of the business and are the industry's formative creative and spiritual leaders.

Planet LED focuses on every part of the LED sector: engineering, lighting design, architecture, advertising and art. Although informative to the initiated, the language is non-technical so will appeal to laymen and a variety of readers from many different trades.

The book includes informed and engaging forewords by industry experts, as well as talks to the forerunners in the field of LED development and design. In addition to individuals, there is feedback from multinational companies and design firms.

The author, Teddy Lo, has first-hand knowledge of how LED technology has evolved and the amazing effects it has had upon our living space. He's keen to share his experience of why environmentally friendlier lighting technology is so special. He wants to tell the world about LED.

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From the Inside Flap

Planet LED seeks to educate and shed light on the countless possibilities that LED technology and designs offers for commercial and creative lighting solutions. The book explores the inspiration and purpose of players in this niche industry, drawing together toward a socially responsible, progressive area of investigation. LED is an untapped visual source and a key environmental technology movement in a world where pollution and energy shortage are prevalent problems. Planet LED fosters an intriguing, exciting, and unprecedented dialogue reaching toward the furthest limits of LED technology. The book captures the imagination and enthusiasm of people who want to make a difference. The wide scope of this book also appeals to design enthusiasts and industry specialists. The beautiful and innovative projects from around the world catch the eye of environmentalists, media types, artists, town planners, and designers of different principles. In a simple and compelling way, Planet LED is the bible of its field.

About the Author

Teddy Lo: Lo is an LED artist known for his work in the "tech-art" scene. He has held exhibitions in the United States, Europe, and Asia and was named in Lighting magazine's "Who's Who of Lighting 2004". Since then, Lo has held solo exhibitions in various locations.

About this edition

• Publisher: ORO Editions
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1935935518
• ISBN 13: 9781935935513
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 456