Lighting design as it applies to the built environment, also known as 'architectural lighting design', is both a science and an art. Comprehensive lighting design requires consideration of the amount of functional light provided, the energy consumed, as well as the aesthetic impact supplied by the lighting system.

 

- Lighting from Wikipedia

 

Architectural success is impacted by the opportunities that lighting provides to the interior and exterior of spaces and buildings.  With the increase in more sustainable and energy efficient options, an architect can alter the feel of the space while increasing the light’s use and lowering the maintenance requirements.  With new technology, incandescent bulbs can be replaced with LED bulbs or compact fluorescents and warm or cool colors can be applied appropriately to enhance any space.