Fiber Optics in Architectural Lighting: Methods, Design, and Applications [Hardcover]

Gersil Newmark Kay (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070349320 | ISBN-13: 978-0070349322 | Publication Date: September 1, 1998 | Edition: 1

Since the discovery of fire, there has been an ongoing search for better lightingÑlighting that has the preferred properties of longevity, safety, energy-efficiency, ease of handling, and clarity. Fiber-optic technology satisfies these criteria and more, and so offers another tool for functional illumination. This trailblazing, comprehensive book presents an introduction to this revolutionary technology in easily understandable terms. It offers suggested applications for task, display, architectural, contour, transportation, museum, garden, water, and historical illumination. Fiberoptics in Architectural Lighting contains practical information in plain English; an arsenal of step-by-step checklists, how-to illustrations, color photos, plans, and examples of completed installations; and actual case studies of commercial, residential, institutional, industrial, and historic building projects from around the world, illustrating practical tips and caveats that provide the best results at the lowest cost. Whether youÕre an architect or designer, this all-in-one reference does more than any other guide to help you realize fiber-optic lighting indoors and outdoors and in every type of building. And that makes Fiberoptics in Architectural Lighting a resource you simply canÕt do without.

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From the Back Cover

Capitalize on the benefits of fiber-optic functional architectural lighting with this essential on-the-job reference. Since the discovery of fire, there has been an ongoing search for better lighting--lighting that has the preferred properties of longevity, safety, energy-efficiency, ease of handling, and clarity. Fiber-optic technology satisfies these criteria and more, and so offers another tool for functional illumination. This trailblazing, comprehensive book presents an introduction to this revolutionary technology in easily understandable terms. Fiber Optics in Architectural Lighting contains: practical information in plain English; step-by-step checklists, how-to illustrations, color photos, plans, and examples of completed installations; actual case studies of commercial, residential, institutional, industrial, and historic building projects from around the world, illustrating practical tips and caveats that provide the best results at the lowest cost. Whether you're an architect or designer, this all-in-one reference does more than any other guide to help your realize fiber-optic lighting indoors and in every type of building. That makes Fiber Optics in Architectural Lighting a resource you simply can't do without.

About the Author

Gersil N. Kay is the pioneer specialist in fiber-optic architectural lighting, and serves as a consultant and educator worldwide. Fiberoptics in Architectural Lighting, the first definitive publication on her area of expertise, reflects KayÕs empirical experience, common sense, and technical know-how in construction, engineering, lighting techniques, architectural history, and museum conservation. She resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070349320
• ISBN-13: 978-0070349322
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,664,410 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating reading about a system that is fun to use., June 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Fiber Optics in Architectural Lighting: Methods, Design, and Applications (Hardcover)

This book contains useful coverage of the glass as well as the more publicized plastic version of this system. It is filled with practical examples illustrated with photographs of both progress shots and completed work. Design professionals, contractors and building administrators will learn that this illumination can be operated affordably.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An easy tool to comply with energy conservation, November 22, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Fiber Optics in Architectural Lighting: Methods, Design, and Applications (Hardcover)

The ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-1999 will soon be incorporated into enforceable building codes in every state. The use of glass fibre optics functional architectural lighting, along with the Standard's wattage restrictions and controls, will make compliance easier and more widespread.

This book explains the installation and applications of this completely different system so that they can be understood at every level.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An easy tool to comply with energy conservation, November 22, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Fiber Optics in Architectural Lighting: Methods, Design, and Applications (Hardcover)

The ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-1999 will soon be incorporated into enforceable building codes in every state. The use of glass fibre optics functional architectural lighting, along with the Standard's wattage restrictions and controls, will make compliance easier and more widespread.

This book explains the installation and applications of this completely different system so that they can be understood at every level.