Fundamentals of Lighting
Many interior design programs at the technical and associate degree level offer only one course in lighting design, or incorporate the topic of lighting in a design studio. Fundamentals of Lighting addresses the lighting education needs of these specific programs. Focusing on the basics of lighting, this book explains the fundamentals of designing quality lighting environments within the context of the design process. Students will learn the principles of lighting, effects on color, elements...
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Many interior design programs at the technical and associate degree level offer only one course in lighting design, or incorporate the topic of lighting in a design studio. Fundamentals of Lighting addresses the lighting education needs of these specific programs. Focusing on the basics of lighting, this book explains the fundamentals of designing quality lighting environments within the context of the design process. Students will learn the principles of lighting, effects on color, elements of lighting systems, and styles of luminaires. They'll then learn how to apply these concepts within specific interior design contexts, including residential and commercial spaces, with a focus on universal design, human factors, and sustainability.
•Principles of Lighting •Introduction to Quality of Lighting •Natural and Artificial Light Sources •Color and Directional Effects of Lighting •Quantity of Light •Lighting Systems: Luminaires •Lighting Systems: Controls •Lighting Design Applications and the Design Process •Energy, the Environment, and Sustainable Designs •Illumination and Human Health & Behavior •Residential Applications •Commercial Applications •Lighting Design Process: Project Planning through Design Development •Lighting Design Process: Contract Documents through Post-Occupancy Evaluation
