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Description / Abstract:
FOREWORD
Our relationship to our surroundings is directly related to the
quality of the lighted environment. When the light is right, we see
more deeply into the world. Quality lighting enhances our ability
to see and interpret the world around us, supporting our sense of
well-being and improving our capability to communicate with each
other.
Because lighting is vital for vision, activity and perception,
it is critical to provide a quality lighted environment for people
who use lighting systems for work or leisure.
Llight + design was developed to introduce architects, lighting
designers, design engineers, interior designers and other lighting
professionals to the principles of quality lighting design. These
principles, related to visual performance, energy and economics,
and aesthetics, can be applied to a wide range of interior and
exterior spaces to aid designers in providing high-quality lighting
to their projects.
The text is divided into four parts. Part I: Light + Human Needs
(Chapters 1-5) describes the principles and technical background
involved in designing lighting that satisfies vision and visual
comfort needs. Part II: Light + Economics Environment
(Chapters 6-11) deals with economic and environmental factors
related to quality design. Part III: Light + Architecture (Chapters
12-17) deals with lighting the built environment. And Part IV:
Light + Application (Chapters 18-20) presents the IESNA Design
Guide, introduced in the ninth edition of the IESNA Lighting
Handbook, updated and excerpted for this guide; an applications
guide; and a list of questions that provide a checklist to identify
issues critical to your specific project. Appendices, including a
glossary and extensive endnotes, are also provided.
Light + design is illustrated with sketches and photographs to
enhance understanding of key principles and provide examples of
applications. The illustrations portray many typical applications
as well as more glamorous installations.
This guide focuses on design principles but defines key
technical terms and includes technical background in the form of
sidebars to aid understanding. Sidebars are identified as "basic"
or "advanced" according to the level of explanation and technical
knowledge. A glossary provides more rigorous definitions of
lighting terms and metrics.
In addition, this text references other technical papers and IES
publications that can provide additional research background,
detail or specific design guidance. These documents, referenced in
the endnotes, provide an extensive background of technical lighting
knowledge and access to the latest research influencing our
understanding of light.
Quality lighting design distinguishes the designer, provides
full value to the client, and supports the design intent. light +
design will introduce you to the principles and background involved
in achieving this level of lighting for people and buildings.