Light projections as a tool for creating a comfortable urban environment

Modern light projections and holographic technologies represent promising tools for the qualitative transformation of the urban environment, creating unique architectural images, and improving experience in urban spaces. Analysis of Pervomayskaya Street, one of the central thoroughfare in Tyumen, revealed several issues related to its lighting design: uneven illumination, low efficiency of existing lighting fixtures, a lack of adaptive lighting modes to accommodate seasonal and diurnal changes, as well as insufficiently developed scenarios for architectural features and green spaces. To address these shortcomings, comprehensive measures have been proposed to improve the street’s lighting scheme, focusing on enhancing comfort and safety within the urban environment and fostering a positive psychological atmosphere. Proposed solutions include employing projection lighting to illuminate shadowed sections of the pedestrian zone and light projections to enhance abandoned objects and vacant lots, designing dynamic illuminated facades that adapt the visual appearance of buildings based on various factors and serve as supplementary lighting during nighttime hours. The integration of innovative approaches into the urban planning process unlocks the potential for creating a next-generation comfortable urban environment.

ight architecture, light environment, light projections, video mapping, digital projector, holographic technologies, street lighting