Outdoor Lighting Design Process Optimization

Abstract

Outdoor lighting design process is based on trial and error approach. It takes considerable effort and time. Furthermore, since the process involves several software components, some errors might be introduced which make it even worse. It is proposed than to optimize it by automating transitions among selected stages. As a result, there is a prototype software component implemented. It integrates photometric calculations with photo-realistic rendering. Applying it greatly improves the design process and increases interactivity with the designer.