Lighting Design Basics 4th Edition

<b>LIGHTING DESIGN BASICS</b> <p><b>AN AUTHORITATIVE INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL LIGHTING DESIGN FOR ARCHITECTS, INTERIOR DESIGNERS, AND ENGINEERS</b></p> <p>Lighting is an essential component of any designed space, yet it is one of the most difficult to get right. <i>Lighting Design Basics, 4th Edition</i> 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Lighting can make or break any space, and design choices impact the cost and comfort of the building over the long term. <i>Lighting Design Basics</i> provides a critical foundation and prescriptive techniques to help future architects and interior designers make smart desing choices. This new edition provides readers with:</p> <ul> <li>A new chapter, entitled Light and Health, covering the physiological aspects of lighting design</li> <li>Updated LED technical content with coverage of light sources, luminaires, controls, quantity and quality of light, color rendition, and calculation software tutorials</li> <li>Explorations of industry codes and additional material on sustainable practices</li> <li>Thorough discussions of lighting in residences, workspaces, educational facilities, healthcare spaces, retail stores, and hospitality environments</li> <li>The basic skills required to become competent in the field, and prepare for the NCIDQ and NCARB exams</li> </ul> <p>Designed for undergraduate students in architecture and interior design, the latest edition of <i>Lighting Design Basics</i> is also valuable for working professionals in both fields who want to refresh their skills in lighting design and/or lighting technology</p>