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

The second edition of "Designing with Light: The Art, Science, and Practice of Architectural Lighting Design" is a comprehensive textbook that covers all stages of the lighting design process, including color, control systems, building codes, and sustainability. It is updated with new chapters on design thinking, common techniques, and lighting economics and includes hundreds of high-quality color images and illustrations. It is ideal for architecture, interior design, and electrical engineering programs, as well as professionals looking for a thorough desk reference.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 03 December 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

The second edition of the widely acclaimed introduction to architectural lighting design, encompassing all stages of the lighting design process, has been released. Designing with Light: The Art, Science, and Practice of Architectural Lighting Design, Second Edition, offers students and professionals a comprehensive grasp of the utilization of lighting to shape and enhance spaces. This accessible and highly practical textbook delves into topics such as the art and science of color, color rendering and appearance, lighting control systems, building codes and standards, and sustainability and energy conservation. Throughout the text, accomplished lighting designer and instructor Jason Livingston provides expert insights on the use of color, the interaction between light and materials, the relationship between light, vision, and psychology, and more.

Fully revised and updated throughout, the second edition features new chapters on design thinking, common lighting techniques, and lighting economics. Expanded sections on aesthetics, controlling LEDs, light, and health, designing with light, and color mixing luminaires are supported by new case studies, examples, and exercises. Featuring hundreds of high-quality color images and illustrations, Designing with Light:

Provides systematic guidance on all aspects of the lighting design process

Thoroughly covers color and light, including color perception, color rendering, and designing with colored light

Explains the theory behind the practice of architectural lighting design

Contains information on cost estimating, life cycle analysis, voluntary energy programs, and professional lighting design credentials

Includes an instructor resource site with PowerPoint presentations, test questions, and suggested assignments for each chapter, and also a student site with flashcards.

Weight: 882g
Dimension: 235 x 187 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119807780
Edition number: 2nd Edition