Architectural Lighting Design
3. Edition August 2008
368 Pages, Hardcover
Professional Book
Short Description
Lighting design is the art and science of lighting interior and exterior spaces. Successful architectural lighting design enhances the built environment through the integration of light and space and includes evaluating the needs of the occupants and the space, establishing lighting criteria, researching and specifying lighting fixtures, and documenting lighting solutions. Architectural Lighting Design, Third Edition provides an thorough overview of lighting design and the process for designing lighting. Qualitative and quantitative issues are outlined and design techniques and lighting hardware technologies are reviewed. Guidance on criteria development, concept development and design development remain a cornerstone of the book. This accessible book balances the art and science of lighting design.
The definitive, holistic guide to transforming space with light
There are no shortcuts to designing beautiful and effective architectural lighting. Lighting is both an art and a science that impacts occupants' health and well-being, the Earth's resources, a project's cost, and user satisfaction in the built environment. If you are serious about lighting, Architectural Lighting Design, Third Edition is the one source for all the technical skills, aesthetic fundamentals, and practical knowledge you need to design efficient, sustainable interior and exterior lighting for every type of building.
Expanding on the depth and breadth of previous editions, this Third Edition boasts more than one-quarter new material, including new discussions about sustainability, lighting details, and the assessment of manufacturers' product data.
This richly visual, easy-reference learning tool ramps up the wattage of its coverage with:
* More than 220 black-and-white photographs, which expand and improve the visual repertoire
* New, in-depth coverage of daylighting, controls, and lamping strategies for more sustainable lighting solutions
* An attractive revamped design and content structure for easier access
* Guidance on criteria, design concepts, and details
* An accompanying Web site with additional information and color application photos
Acknowledgments.
Background.
The Problem.
Project Scope.
Design Goals.
Criteria / Spatial Factors.
Criteria / Systems Factors.
Criteria / Psychological and Physiological Factors.
Criteria / Task Factors.
Daylighting.
Lamps.
Luminaries.
Controls.
Design Tools.
Construction.
Index.
