Lighting Design Basics (Paperback)

by Mark Karlen (Author), James Benya (Author)
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Product Description
* Includes design scenarios for more than twenty different commercial and residential scenarios.
* In-depth rationale for proposed solutions include lighting distribution diagrams, floor plans, and lighting installation/construction details.

From the Back Cover
To-the-point, fundamental knowledge of lighting design

Lighting is a basic, yet difficult-to-master, element of interior design, and Lighting Design Basics offers essential knowledge of this complex subject in a concise, highly visual format. Two leading practicing designers, with many decades of experience, present straightforward coverage of lighting design concepts, techniques, and realistic goals to guide new designers and students through the process of creating simple, typical lighting designs and effectively collaborating with professional designers on more complex projects.

Design scenarios for more than twenty different spaces illustrate real-world case studies for illuminating residential and commercial spaces, from kitchens to doctors’ offices. Each scenario includes an in-depth rationale for the proposed solution, insightful lighting distribution diagrams, floor plans, and details for lighting installation and construction. Featured exercises offer focused development of lighting design skills in preparation for working on actual lighting design projects, as well as the NCIDQ and NCARB exams.

Packed with informative illustrations, Lighting Design Basics is an invaluable resource for students, as well as interior designers and architects studying for professional licensing exams.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (April 5, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471381624
• ISBN-13: 978-0471381624
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #66,479 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Resource, December 24, 2007

By	Agnieszka Artka "AA" (Milwaukee, WI United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you are looking for a beginner lighting course, this books is just what you need. It goes through lighting applications per room/area, explains how to calculate foot candles, but if you want to read more about lighting plans, layouts, electrical requirements.....I would say - keep looking.

This is a good quick resource with little technical detail.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book!!, April 18, 2007

By	David Jaramillo (CA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is great for designers! It covers everything you need to know and has some great ways for doing calculations for lighting!