Designing With Light: The Art, Science and Practice of Architectural Lighting Design

For those studing to be a lighting designer or interior designer, Designing with Light offers a comprehensive introduction to the aesthetics, technology, and practice of lighting design.Beginning with the basics of the physics of light, human perception of light (including pyschology), Livingston goes on to describe lamps and fictures in use today, as well as those on the horizon. Communication of design ideas, as well as the design process, is emphasized so that the reader can think about how a space should look and feel. The practicalities of documenting the design and consideration of architectual details, lighting controls, photometrics and calculations are explained in a clear manner, with ancillary exercises and pedagogy to help give the reader a working knowledge. Finally, issues of sustainability, including daylighting, lighting and health, building and energy codes are addressed. This complete guide is attractively illustrated throughout in colorand sure to be the reference resource of choice for anyone performing lighting design.

Additional ISBNs: 9781118740477, 1118740475, 9781118740408, 1118740408