Residential Lighting A Practical Guide to Beautiful and Sustainable Design

Name: Residential Lighting A Practical Guide to Beautiful and Sustainable Design
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ISBN: 9780470284834

ISBN-10: 0470284838

ISBN-13: 9780470284834

Edition: 2nd 2009

Authors: Randall Whitehead

List price: $85.00

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Written by internationally recognized lighting consultant Randall Whitehead, this popular, easy-to-read lighting design guide offers a highly visual introduction to the fundamentals of illuminating the single-family home. Emphasizing the use of "light layering" using a variety of lighting sources together the book offers advice on design tools and room-by-room lighting strategies. This Second Edition includes a new chapter on lighting energy efficiency, increased coverage of light sources such as LED lamps, light shelves, "smart glass", and daylighting. 32 pages of color plates demonstrate professional redesigns of interior and exterior rooms and offices.

Book details

List price: $85.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/22/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 304
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.486
Language: English



Acknowledgements


Foreword


Introduction



Understanding Light



The Functions of Illumination



The Color of Light



Choosing the Correct Lamps



Choosing the Correct Luminaires



Daylighting- Integration of Natural Light for Greener Design Practices



Controls



Special Effects



Using Light



Kitchens: the New Gathering Place



Entrances: Setting the Tone



Living Rooms: Layering Comfort with Drama



Dining Rooms: The Main Event



Bedrooms: Private Sanctuaries



Bathrooms: Functional Luxury



Home Offices: Work Spaces that Really Work



Exterior Lighting: Expanding Interior Spaces Visually



Applying Lighting Techniques



Guidelines for drawing a reflected ceiling plan



Guidelines for writing lighting specifications



Lighting questionnaire for your clients



Hands-on design - condominium project



Review Examination



Resources: How To Use Them



Sample Answers To Review Examination


Sample Lighting Layout for Condominium Project



A Sampling of Luminaire Manufacturers



Top Ten Lighting Tips



Top Ten Outdoor Lighting Tips



Answers To Frequently Asked Lighting Questions



Recording your Work: Tips on Photography



Tips On Public Speaking



The Business Of Being In Business



Getting Published: The Game Plan


Glossary


Index