Uses a simple and practical approach to cover typical components and design of ordinary, uncomplicated systems for building lighting basics. Both natural lighting and electrical lighting are included and both the Commission Internationale d'Eclairage and IESNA methods are introduced for daylighting calculations. An expanded version of the point method is shown that covers all orientations instead of only orthogonal relationships. Along with terms and fixtures commonly used in the profession, each chapter includes numerous examples, ending with exercises and study questions that enable readers to better understand the material.
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Uses a simple and practical approach to cover typical components and design of ordinary, uncomplicated systems for building lighting. Natural and electrical lighting are discussed and both CIE and IESNA techniques introduced for daylight calculations. An expanded version of the point method, covering all orientations, is described. Along with terms and fixtures commonly used in the profession, each chapter includes numerous examples, ending with exercises and study questions that enable readers to better understand the material and the appendix provides detailed solutions.
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An accessible, one-stop guide to the theory and practice of lighting design
Simplified Design of Building Lighting provides concise and easy-to-grasp coverage of building lighting basics. Requiring only a minimum of background technical knowledge, this valuable guide introduces essential concepts, terms, fixtures, and calculations, along with practical methods necessary for effective lighting design. Examples and exercises--with detailed solutions--are provided for each chapter to help the reader both understand and apply the material presented.
Covers natural lighting and electrical lighting
* Reconciles current IES terms with previous ones
* Includes both IES and CIE lighting methods and calculations
* Contains a simple version of the point method for all orientations
* Presents useful working design guidelines
* Features required topics for architect licensing exams
* Comes with helpful tables, charts, and worksheets.
Refreshingly clear in content and format, this self-contained handbook is an ideal resource for students and professionals in architecture, interior design, electrical engineering, and related fields. He is Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Southern California. He is the editor of Simulating Daylight with Architectural Models and coauthor of Landscape Design That Saves Energy.
He is Editor of the Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides. He has practiced as an architect in California and Illinois, and as a structural engineer in Illinois. He recently retired as professor of architecture at the University of Southern California.
Simplified Design of Building Lighting provides concise and easy-to-grasp coverage of building lighting basics. Requiring only a minimum of background technical knowledge, this valuable guide introduces essential concepts, terms, fixtures, and calculations, along with practical methods necessary for effective lighting design. Examples and exercises--with detailed solutions--are provided for each chapter to help the reader both understand and apply the material presented.
Covers natural lighting and electrical lighting
* Reconciles current IES terms with previous ones
* Includes both IES and CIE lighting methods and calculations
* Contains a simple version of the point method for all orientations
* Presents useful working design guidelines
* Features required topics for architect licensing exams
* Comes with helpful tables, charts, and worksheets.
Refreshingly clear in content and format, this self-contained handbook is an ideal resource for students and professionals in architecture, interior design, electrical engineering, and related fields. He is Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Southern California. He is the editor of Simulating Daylight with Architectural Models and coauthor of Landscape Design That Saves Energy.
He is Editor of the Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides. He has practiced as an architect in California and Illinois, and as a structural engineer in Illinois. He recently retired as professor of architecture at the University of Southern California.
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Vision is the primary sense by which we absorb information about a building. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
desired daylight factor, overall light loss factor, point grid method, gross window area, effective ceiling reflectance, daylight factor method, direct downlights, floor cavity reflectance, candlepower distribution curve, lumen method, room cavity ratio, net transmittance, floor reflectance, restrike time, dirt depreciation, zonal cavity method, illuminance categories, illuminance range, wall reflectance, illuminance category, fixture cuts, fixture schedule, daylighting strategies, wall washer, veiling reflections Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Lighting Handbook, Reference Volume, Outdoor Facilities, Activity Lux Footcandles Area, Activity Illuminance Area, Philips Lighting, Application Volume, General Electric, Industrial Group, Technical Report, Activity Illuminance Category Area, Room Width Room Width, Total Watts New!
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Vision is the primary sense by which we absorb information about a building. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
desired daylight factor, overall light loss factor, point grid method, gross window area, effective ceiling reflectance, daylight factor method, direct downlights, floor cavity reflectance, candlepower distribution curve, lumen method, room cavity ratio, net transmittance, floor reflectance, restrike time, dirt depreciation, zonal cavity method, illuminance categories, illuminance range, wall reflectance, illuminance category, fixture cuts, fixture schedule, daylighting strategies, wall washer, veiling reflections Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Lighting Handbook, Reference Volume, Outdoor Facilities, Activity Lux Footcandles Area, Activity Illuminance Area, Philips Lighting, Application Volume, General Electric, Industrial Group, Technical Report, Activity Illuminance Category Area, Room Width Room Width, Total Watts New!
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- The Lighting of Buildings by Ralph Galbraith Hopkinson on page 7, and Back Matter
- Architectural Lighting by M. David Egan in Back Matter
- Simplified Design of Building Structures (Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides) by James Ambrose in Front Matter
- Simplified Design of Structural Wood (Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides) by Harry Parker in Front Matter
- Simplified Design for Building Fire Safety by James Patterson in Front Matter
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- Lightbook: The Practice of Lighting Design by Ulrike Brandi in Back Matter
- Simplified Building Design for Wind and Earthquake Forces (Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides) by James Ambrose in Front Matter
- Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders, 9th Edition by James Ambrose in Front Matter
- Simplified Design of Building Structures (Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides) by James Ambrose in Front Matter
- Interior Designer's Portable Handbook: First-Step Rules of Thumb for the Design of Interiors by Pat Guthrie in Back Matter
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