Steven Holl Light studies
Here are some examples of the a lighting study, using a real model but measured and carefully cataloging light. I know from being in the office that we used digital lighting simulation very much on Nelson Atkins Museum, MIT and other projects in the office at the time.
Cosmic Dust Columbia GSAPP studio with Holl
https://www.arch.columbia.edu/courses/89691-1752-advanced-studio-vi
Below are additional images of light lanterns and projects images.
The parking garage….