Lighting Design Basics

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<b>LIGHTING DESIGN BASICS</b><p><b>AN AUTHORITATIVE INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL LIGHTING DESIGN FOR ARCHITECTS, INTERIOR DESIGNERS, AND ENGINEERS</b><p>Lighting is an essential component of any designed space, yet it is one of the most difficult right.<i>Lighting Design Basics, 4<sup>th</sup> 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>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>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:<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

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<p><b>MARK KARLEN, PHD,</b> (1929-2022) was an architect and interior designer with extensive experience in design education and professional practice. During a long and varied career, he chaired the interior design programs at Moore College of Art and Design, the University of Cincinnati, and Pratt Institute.<p><b>CHRISTINA SPANGLER</b> 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.

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