Lighting Design Basics (eBook)

MARK KARLEN, PHD, (1929-2022) was an architect and interior designer with extensive experience in design education and professional practice. During a long and varied career, he chaired the interior design programs at Moore College of Art and Design, the University of Cincinnati, and Pratt Institute. CHRISTINA SPANGLER is a senior lighting designer in the Philadelphia-based BEAM, ltd. Christina has received numerous local and national lighting awards throughout her 20+ year career. She was also an adjunct professor at the Moore College of Art and Design and Jefferson University.

Preface v

Chapter 1 Introduction: How to Use This Book 1

Part I: Basics about Lighting 3

Chapter 2 Basic Concepts in Lighting

Layered Design | Composition 5

Chapter 3 Qualities of Light Sources

How Light is Generated | How the Eye Sees | Light Source Selection 15

Chapter 4 Daylighting

Effects of Daylight | Daylight in Interiors | Basic Principles 27

Chapter 5 Light Sources

History | Traditional Light Sources | LEDs 35

Chapter 6 Luminaires

Attributes | Common Luminaire Types 59

Chapter 7 Lighting Controls

Principles | Types of Control | Control Systems 79

Chapter 8 Quantity of Light

Determining Light Levels | Rough Calculations | Computer Calculations 89

Chapter 9 Quality of Light

Sculptural Quality | Color and Materials | Size and Scale

Chapter 10 Light and Health

Science | Application of Circadian Lighting 103

Part II: Design Process 111

Chapter 11 Lighting Design Approach

Steps to Successful Lighting Design | Lighting Design Criteria Matrix 113

Chapter 12 Documenting Lighting Design

Schematic Design | Design Development and Contract Documents 121

Part III: Applications and Case Studies 129

Chapter 13 Residential Lighting Design

Dining/Kitchen/Living Room | Master Bedroom Suite 131

Chapter 14 Work Space Lighting Design

Reception | Conference | Private and Executive Office | Open Office 145

Chapter 15 Lighting for Educational Facilities

Classroom | Lecture Room 163

Chapter 16 Health Care Lighting Design

Nurse's Station | Exam Room | Patient Room 171

Chapter 17 Retail Lighting Design

Small Boutique | Supermarket | Art Gallery 179

Chapter 18 Hospitality Lighting Design

Restaurant | Hotel Lobby | Guest Suite 189

Chapter 19 Lighting for Common Space

Public Restroom | Corridor and Stairs | Waiting Room 205

Chapter 20 Outdoor Lighting Design

Approach / Quality and Quantity | Applications | Selection 219

Chapter 21 Basic Lighting Retrofitting

Retrofit Solutions 229

Part IV: Professional Skills 233

Chapter 22 Professional Lighting Design

Design Documentation | Integrity and Cost Management | Collaboration 235

Appendix A Energy Code Calculations 245

Appendix B Lighting In LEED and WELL 248

Recommended Reading 249

Index 251