The new edition of the popular introduction to architectural lighting design, covering all stages of the lighting design process
Designing with Light: The Art, Science, and Practice of Architectural Lighting Design, Second Edition, provides students and professionals alike with comprehensive understanding of the use of lighting to define and enhance a space. This accessible, highly practical textbook covers 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 offers expert insights on the use of color, the interaction between light and materials, the relation 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, self-evaluation tests, and helpful calculators. Designing with Light: The Art, Science, and Practice of Architectural Lighting Design, Second Edition is perfect for architecture, interior design, and electrical engineering programs that include courses on lighting design, as well as professionals looking for a thorough and up-to-date desk reference.
Table of Contents
Preface to the Second Edition xiii
Preface to the First Edition xv
Acknowledgments xvii
About the Author xix
Chapter 1: The Lighting Design Profession 1
The Lighting Designer’s Scope of Practice 2
Professional Lighting Design Credentials 5
Digital Resources 7
References 7
Chapter 2: The Design Process and Lighting Design 9
What Is Lighting Design? 9
Phases of the Architectural Design Process 10
Beginning the Lighting Design 14
A Lighting Design Process 15
Digital Resources 17
References 17
Chapter 3: Designing with Light 19
Thinking About Light 19
Thinking About Luminaires 24
Thinking About Lighting Architecture 27
Thinking About Variety and Contrast 29
Thinking About Everything - Layers of Light 30
Communicating Design Ideas 31
Approaches to the Lighting Design Process 36
Additional Considerations 50
Digital Resources 50
References 51
Chapter 4: What Is Light? 53
Light Is Illumination 53
Light Is Rays of Vision 54
Light Is a Material 54
Light Is Rays 55
Light Is Colored Rays 55
Light Is Waves 56
Light Is Particles 56
Light Is Waves, Again 57
Light Is Waves and Particles, aka Quanta 59
Light Is Art 60
Light Is a Tool 61
Digital Resources 62
References 62
Chapter 5: How We See 63
From Light Source to Vision 63
The Eye 64
How We See Color 68
Visual Performance 71
Digital Resources 74
References 74
Chapter 6: Light and Perception 77
Perception 77
Impressions 78
Lighting, Architecture, and Impressions 79
Light and Behavior 86
Digital Resources 86
References 87
Chapter 7: Distribution of Light 89
Interaction of Light and Materials 89
Types of Distribution 96
Other Distribution Issues 98
Digital Resources 101
References 102
Chapter 8: Light Sources and Lamps 103
Light Sources 103
Lamp Shapes 115
Lamp Sizes 118
Lamp Bases 120
Beam Angle and Field Angle 122
Describing a Lamp 124
Selecting a Light Source 126
Lamp Information for Consumers 127
Digital Resources 128
References and Suggested Readings 128
Chapter 9: The Science of Color in Light 131
Why Understand the Science of Color? 131
The Special Nature of Vision 131
Colorimetry 132
Standard Observers 132
Chromaticity Diagrams 135
Colors of White Light 139
How Do We Define White Light? 144
Chromaticity Differences 146
Color Rendering 149
Light Source Color Characteristics 163
Other Issues in Color 164
Chromatic Light 169
Additive and Subtractive Color Mixing 171
Digital Resources 174
References and Suggested Readings 174
Chapter 10: Designing with Color in Light 177
Selecting Color Temperature 177
Tunable Lighting 180
Using TM- 30 188
Using Colored Light 193
Color and Meaning 196
Color and Environment 197
Sources of Colored Light 204
Digital Resources 207
References 208
Chapter 11: Lighting Fixtures or Luminaires 209
Luminaire Components 210
Common Luminaire Types 213
Mounting Conditions 223
Outdoor Luminaires 224
Luminaire Consideration Summary 226
Reading Manufacturer’s Literature 226
Modifying Luminaires 230
Custom Luminaires 230
Luminaire Sales and Information 230
Digital Resources 235
References 236
Chapter 12: Lighting Techniques and Details 237
Wall Washing 237
Wall Grazing 240
Accent Lighting 241
Cove Lighting 242
Scallops 243
Luminous Ceilings 245
Under- Shelf Lighting 246
Digital Resources 248
References 249
Chapter 13: Daylighting 251
The Benefits of Daylighting 251
Planning for Daylighting 252
Code Requirements 253
Solar Angles 253
Building Orientation 254
Glazing 255
Designing Daylighting 256
Shading Strategies 261
Digital Resources 262
References 263
Chapter 14: Lighting Controls 265
Electricity and Electrical Engineering 265
Why Do We Need Controls? 268
Basic Controls 269
Control Protocols 272
Other Control System Components 279
Control Systems 280
Commissioning Control Systems 285
Digital Resources 286
References 287
Chapter 15: Photometrics and Calculations 289
Terms Describing Brightness 289
Units for Measuring Light 290
How Much Light Is Required? 291
Illuminance Calculations 292
Glare Calculations 308
Flicker Calculations 309
Digital Resources 310
References and Suggested Readings 311
Chapter 16: Documenting the Design 313
Reflected Ceiling Plan or Lighting Plan 313
Luminaire Designations 320
Developing the RCP 320
Luminaire Cut Sheets 331
Luminaire or Fixture Schedule 333
Specifications 336
Documenting Controls 338
Load Calculations 341
Digital Resources 343
References 344
Chapter 17: Building and Energy Codes 345
Model Codes 346
Model Building Codes 347
Model Energy Codes 348
Verifying Energy Code Compliance 350
Digital Resources 351
References 352
Chapter 18: Sustainability 353
Voluntary Programs 354
Qualified Products Lists 357
What Else Can We Do? 358
Assessing Sustainability 361
Digital Resources 362
References and Suggested Readings 363
Chapter 19: Light and Health 365
Biological Rhythms 365
Measuring Circadian Entrainment Effectiveness 367
Other Health Uses for Light 368
Light Deficiency and Light Therapy 370
Full- Spectrum Lighting 371
Harmful Effects of Light 372
Light and the Aging Eye 372
WELL Building Standard 373
Digital Resources 374
References 374
Chapter 20: Lighting Economics 377
Initial Cost 377
Simple Payback 378
Life- Cycle Cost Analysis 379
Additional Value Considerations 381
Digital Resources 381
References 382
Appendix: Lighting Design-Related Professional Organizations 383
Glossary 385
Index 401
