Lighting Design Basics
4. Edition March 2024
256 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Further versions
LIGHTING DESIGN BASICS
AN AUTHORITATIVE INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL LIGHTING DESIGN FOR ARCHITECTS, INTERIOR DESIGNERS, AND ENGINEERS
Lighting is an essential component of any designed space, yet it is one of the most difficult right. Lighting Design Basics, 4th Edition provides a fundamental grounding in architectural lighting concepts, processes, and techniques that every student must master. The book offers a carefuly balanced combination of design and technology instruction and provides a great deal of graphic information, complete with plan, section, and three-dimensional drawings.
The authors examine over 25 different design scenarios with in-depth rationales for proposed solutions, insightful distribution diagrams, floor plans, and details for lighting installation and construction. Immersive instruction on real-world settings accompanies practical guidance suitable for immediate application in everyday projects.
Lighting can make or break any space, and design choices impact the cost and comfort of the building over the long term. Lighting Design Basics provides a critical foundation and prescriptive techniques to help future architects and interior designers make smart desing choices. This new edition provides readers with:
* A new chapter, entitled Light and Health, covering the physiological aspects of lighting design
* Updated LED technical content with coverage of light sources, luminaires, controls, quantity and quality of light, color rendition, and calculation software tutorials
* Explorations of industry codes and additional material on sustainable practices
* Thorough discussions of lighting in residences, workspaces, educational facilities, healthcare spaces, retail stores, and hospitality environments
* The basic skills required to become competent in the field, and prepare for the NCIDQ and NCARB exams
Designed for undergraduate students in architecture and interior design, the latest edition of Lighting Design Basics is also valuable for working professionals in both fields who want to refresh their skills in lighting design and/or lighting technology
Chapter 1 Introduction: How to Use This Book 1
Part I: Basics about Lighting 3
Chapter 2 Basic Concepts in Lighting
Layered Design | Composition 5
Chapter 3 Qualities of Light Sources
How Light is Generated | How the Eye Sees | Light Source Selection 15
Chapter 4 Daylighting
Effects of Daylight | Daylight in Interiors | Basic Principles 27
Chapter 5 Light Sources
History | Traditional Light Sources | LEDs 35
Chapter 6 Luminaires
Attributes | Common Luminaire Types 59
Chapter 7 Lighting Controls
Principles | Types of Control | Control Systems 79
Chapter 8 Quantity of Light
Determining Light Levels | Rough Calculations | Computer Calculations 89
Chapter 9 Quality of Light
Sculptural Quality | Color and Materials | Size and Scale
Chapter 10 Light and Health
Science | Application of Circadian Lighting 103
Part II: Design Process 111
Chapter 11 Lighting Design Approach
Steps to Successful Lighting Design | Lighting Design Criteria Matrix 113
Chapter 12 Documenting Lighting Design
Schematic Design | Design Development and Contract Documents 121
Part III: Applications and Case Studies 129
Chapter 13 Residential Lighting Design
Dining/Kitchen/Living Room | Master Bedroom Suite 131
Chapter 14 Work Space Lighting Design
Reception | Conference | Private and Executive Office | Open Office 145
Chapter 15 Lighting for Educational Facilities
Classroom | Lecture Room 163
Chapter 16 Health Care Lighting Design
Nurse's Station | Exam Room | Patient Room 171
Chapter 17 Retail Lighting Design
Small Boutique | Supermarket | Art Gallery 179
Chapter 18 Hospitality Lighting Design
Restaurant | Hotel Lobby | Guest Suite 189
Chapter 19 Lighting for Common Space
Public Restroom | Corridor and Stairs | Waiting Room 205
Chapter 20 Outdoor Lighting Design
Approach \ Quality and Quantity | Applications | Selection 219
Chapter 21 Basic Lighting Retrofitting
Retrofit Solutions 229
Part IV: Professional Skills 233
Chapter 22 Professional Lighting Design
Design Documentation | Integrity and Cost Management | Collaboration 235
Appendix A Energy Code Calculations 245
Appendix B Lighting In LEED and WELL 248
Recommended Reading 249
Index 251
CHRISTINA SPANGLER is a senior lighting designer in the Philadelphia-based BEAM, ltd. Christina has received numerous local and national lighting awards throughout her 20+ year career. She was also an adjunct professor at the Moore College of Art and Design and Jefferson University.
