Includes index.

"Fundamentals of Lighting, 3rd Edition, takes an integrated approach to the study of lighting and design. Topics include lighting system basics, lighting and the design process, human factors, sustainability, global issues, regulations, business practices, and the LEED building certification program"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I. Principles of lighting : Introduction to quality lighting : Science and art of lighting ; Layered lighting -- Color and directional effects of lighting : Color and light ; Lamp color specifications ; Directional effects of lighting ; Reflectance, optical control, and transmission -- Natural and electrical light sources : Daylighting design ; Electrical light sources -- Energy, the environment, and sustainable design : Energy ; Quality lighting and sustainable design ; Energy codes, economics, and disposal regulations -- Illumination, well-being, and behavior : Optimizing the person-in-environment system ; Physiological factors ; Universal design -- Lighting systems: luminaires : Overview of luminaires ; Recessed and surface0mount luminaires ; Suspended and track luminaires ; Structural and furniture-integrated luminaires ; Fiber optic lighting and portable luminaires ; Specifying luminaires -- Lighting systems: controls : Auxiliary controls ; Lighting controls ; Equipment I ; Equipment II -- Quantity of light : Units of measurement ; Photometric data ; Calculations -- Part II. Lighting design applications and the design process : Lighting design process: project planning through design development : The lighting design process ; Project planning ; Programming ; Schematic design ; Design development -- Lighting design process: contract documents through post-occupancy evaluation : Contract documents ; Contract administration ; Postoccupancy evaluation -- Residential applications : Quality residential lighting environments ; Transitional spaces ; Activities performed in multiple spaces ; Activities performed in dedicated spaces ; Quality lighting in a platinum-rated LEED certified residence -- Commercial applications : Quality commercial lighting environments ; Offices ; Educational facilities ; Healthcare institutions ; Hotels ; Restaurants ; Retail stores -- Appendix A. Lighting manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers -- Appendix B. Professional organizations, government agencies, and trade associations -- Appendix C: References -- Appendix D: LEED certification credit attributes related to quality lighting -- Glossary.

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