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by Karlen, Mark;Spangler, Christina;, Christina Spangler
English | 2024 | ISBN: 1119803446 | 256 pages | True EPUB | 181.5 MB
LIGHTING DESIGN BASICSAN 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 Editionprovides 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 Basicsprovides 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 designUpdated LED technical content with coverage of light sources, luminaires, controls, quantity and quality of light, color rendition, and calculation software tutorialsExplorations of industry codes and additional material on sustainable practicesThorough discussions of lighting in residences, workspaces, educational facilities, healthcare spaces, retail stores, and hospitality environmentsThe 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 ofLighting Design Basicsis also valuable for working professionals in both fields who want to refresh their skills in lighting design and/or lighting technology