Architectural Lighting Design: 2nd Edition

When it comes to lighting a room, who knew there were so many factors to take into consideration? Space dimensions, spatial form, occupants’ ages, furnishings and surface finishes are just the beginning. Architectural Lighting Design, the all-inclusive learning tool for professionals, students and aspiring do-it-yourselfers, teaches all the dos and don’ts of lighting. Whether designing interior and exterior lighting for homes, businesses, institutions, hotels or restaurants, this book will guide readers to achieve the perfect balance of lighting within a space. Maintaining its timely validity, the new edition provides the latest innovations in lighting that address world concerns – lighting and health, ADA requirements, computer modeling techniques, light trespass and pollution and sustainability – without sacrificing comfort in both living and working environments. Improved with new topics, artwork and text, the 2nd edition incorporates all elements of modern day lighting design.