Principles of Exterior Artificial Lighting of Architectural Heritage Facades

Properly designed exterior artificial lighting of architectural heritage facades significantly enhances the aesthetic value, visibility, and integration of historic sites into modern urban environments while preserving their authenticity. The study identifies key principles for effective illumination, including energy-efficient technologies, dynamic lighting scenarios, and solutions that minimize harm to historical building materials from heat and ultraviolet radiation. It also highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration among architects, engineers, historians, and conservation specialists. Global case studies—such as Notre-Dame Cathedral in France, the Colosseum in Italy, and the Brandenburg Gate in Germany—as well as successful Ukrainian projects like Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, demonstrate innovative lighting designs that align with heritage conservation standards. The research emphasizes smart lighting control systems and their role in tourism and urban navigation infrastructure.

Namchuk, O. (2025). PRINCIPLES OF EXTERIOR ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING OF ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE FACADES. Spatial Development, (14), 24–37. https://doi.org/10.32347/2786-7269.2025.14.24-37