The impression a building makes on its observer is very dependent on the choice of the materials used and the design of the surfaces. Light, shade, texture and patina create an influencial atmosphere for the architect.

The impression a building makes on its observer is very dependent on the choice of the materials used and the design of the surfaces. Light, shade, texture and patina create an influencial atmosphere for the architect.

In interior spaces in particular, the usage of light plays a very important role, far beyond the basic concept of guaranteeing adequate brightness. How light and space concepts come together in impressive ways is shown in the sanctuary in the parish centre of St. Nikolaus near Munich, in the archeological museum in Vitoria, or in the new Alice Tully Hall in New York.

All three specialist areas of the exhibition offer huge energy saving potential.

Two competitions have been combined for Light+Building 2010. Even younger entrants will have their chance.

A Trend Forum, Luminale, and Building Performance Congress attract architects and interior designers.

Jestico & Whiles with Julian Harrap complete a light installation for the Spitalfields Market in central London as part of its renovation.

A new permanent sculpture by MacCormic Jamieson Prichard Architects, artist Jaume Plensa, and structural engineers whitbybird adorns the BBC Broadcasting House in London. It is in remembrance of journalists killed in the cross-fire and was lit for the first time on June 16, 2008.

Luminale is an international festival of lighting culture which takes place every two years in Frankfurt am Main and in the Rhein Main region parallel to the Light+Building trade fair. From April 6 till 11, 2008 it focuses the issues of light design, high end architecture and the cultural intercourse with light.

Switched On London is London`s only Festival of Light, which will take place for the second time in the Pool of London and Bankside, 7th-14th February 2008. It aims to set a precedent that lighting in an urban environment can be achieved energy efficiently and stress the importance of lighting from a social, economic and environmental perspective.