Lighting for Cultural and Heritage Site: An Innovative Approach for Lighting in the Distinct Pagoda-Style Architecture of Nepal

Nepal houses many traditional and cultural sites rich in historical diversity. These are also economically important to the nation. monuments show culture living beliefs of communities; hence, people from all over world attracted such place observe beauty feel spirit conservational perspectives behind these articulated edifices. In today’s context, artificial light is a basic necessity for human activities has been used various applications: one application being night-time illumination monuments. Most historic were constructed during 15th 18th century designed incorporate oil-based wick lamp as source. Recently with availability modern luminaires lack technical expertise scientific approach, most filled up uneven, exaggerated, inappropriate illumination. This practice may lead negative consequences that create disturbance surrounding environment. Scope this paper identify special needs illuminating heritage Pagoda-style architecture introduce methodology case study Nepal. As first step, analyzes lighting malpractices temples at different geographical locations values. next prototype LED luminaire enhances unique type Nepalese was built, installed, demonstrated temples. The work presents design process system results new installation. discusses possible problems arise while designing site provides recommendations on considerations be taken design.