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