Lighting Design Basics, Second Edition provides the fundamental information the new designer needs in a concise, highly visual format. It presents realistic goals that can be used as guides to creating simple, typical lighting designs and when collaborating with professional designers on more complex projects.

Preface vii Chapter 1 Introduction: How to Use This Book 1 Chapter 2 Basic Concepts in Lighting 3 Chapter 3 Qualities of Light Sources 11 Chapter 4 Daylighting 19 Chapter 5 Lamps 25 Chapter 6 Luminaires 39 Chapter 7 Lighting Controls 55 Chapter 8 Quantity of Light 61 Chapter 9 Quality of Light 75 Chapter 10 Lighting Design Approach 83 Chapter 11 Documenting Lighting Design 89 Chapter 12 Residential Lighting Design 97 Chapter 13 Workspace Lighting Design 121 Chapter 14 Classroom Lighting Design 137 Chapter 15 Healthcare Lighting Design 143 Chapter 16 Retail Lighting Design 151 Chapter 17 Hospitality Lighting Design 165 Chapter 18 Lighting for Common Spaces 185 Chapter 19 Outdoor Lighting Design 207 Chapter 20 Basic Lighting Retrofitting 213 Chapter 21 Professional Lighting Design 215 Appendix A Computers in Lighting 223 Appendix B Energy Code Calculations 227 Appendix C Lighting in LEED 231 Bibliography 233 Index 235

A new edition of the highly readable guide to lighting design—now in full color Lighting design has seen tremendous growth in the years since the first edition of this book was published, with new technologies such as LED and trends in sustainability greatly reshaping the field. Lighting Design Basics, Second Edition addresses these changes, while continuing to offer a clear, concise, highly graphic treatment of the of lighting design. More than twenty case studies are used to illustrate design concepts and techniques for typical residential and commercial spaces, ranging from kitchens to doctors′ offices. Essential details for installation and construction and how to retrofit existing conditions are also discussed. New and updated features in this edition include: Extensive use of color and many new illustrations, including floor plans, RCPs, sections, and perspectives Coverage of the latest practices in lighting design, especially in the area of energy conservation A series of practical Electrician′s Notebooks, addressing issues encountered in the construction process Exercises emphasizing the development of skills needed on the job and for the NCIDQ and NCARB exams