In this interview, Thomas Schielke shares his journey in architectural lighting, professional work alongwith advice to students and professionals. Thomas Schielke works in the didactic and communications division at the lighting manufacturer ERCO. He is co-author of the books "Light Perspectives - between culture and technology" and “SuperLux - Smart Light Art, Design & Architecture for Cities”. He has taught lighting design at different universities and was invited for lectures at institutions like Harvard GSD, MIT, Columbia GSAPP, Tongji University and ETHZ. His column “Light Matters” on ArchDaily reveals various perspectives of architectural lighting. In this interview, you will get insights about architectural lighting.  

Three Parts of Interview  

Journey 

0:24 Background 2:24 Inspiring book 5:37 Impact of travel on lighting philosophy 6:20 Role model  8:12 Biggest challenge in doctoral thesis  

Professional Work  

9:16 Publications and Projects 12:00 His Book  14:13 Challenges faced in career 15:27 Intention behind his work 17:10 Things designers should keep in mind 18:34 Emerging trends in architectural lighting 20:40 Tips for a creative flow 22:08 Collaboration  

Advice to Students and Young Professionals 

23:40 Best advice received till date 25:21 First thing post-pandemic 25:39 Travel recommendations 26:43 Conference on architecture lighting 27:35 Artists' Inspiration 28:55 Upcoming Projects 30:11 Follow his work  Links : ArchDaily  https://www.archdaily.com/tag/light-m...

ERCO www.erco.com  Journal Semiotics and Light  Video Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k829M... Light and Material  Glass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfYNF... Workshop with Students, Shanghai  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1t-t... Media Facade Timeline  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uaum...