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Informationen zum Autor Robert Bean Klappentext Completely revised and updated, this comprehensive and practical guide takes you step-by-step through the core concepts and applications of architectural lighting. Zusammenfassung Completely revised and updated, this comprehensive and practical guide takes you step-by-step through the core concepts and applications of architectural lighting. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Part 1: Lighting Concepts and Resources 1. Living in the Luminous Field 2. The Importance of Daylight 3. How much Light is needed? 4. How Lighting Levels are Set 5. Ensuring Visual Comfort 6. The Importance of Illuminance Variations and the Role Played by Shadows 7. Colour in Lighting 8. The Lit Appearance of the Room and the Occupants 9. Calculations and Measurements in Lighting Design 10. ‘Lumen’ Methods 11. The significance of Mounting Height in an Interior Lighting Installation 12. Daylight Calculations 13. Energy Management 14. Electric Lighting; Light Sources and Luminaires (including Emergency Lighting) Part 2: Interior Lighting 15. Lighting for Offices 16. Industrial Lighting 17. Lighting for Educational Buildings and Sports Halls 18. Lighting for Shops and Stores 19. Lighting for Public Buildings and Atria 20. Domestic Lighting Part 3: Exterior Lighting 21. Displaying a Building after Dark 22. Outdoor Sports Lighting 23. Motorway and High Speed Road Lighting 24. Lighting for Urban, Amenity and Residential Areas Appendices Appendix 1. Typical Lamp Data Appendix 2. Illuminance, Illuminance Ratios, Cavity Reflectance: Examples and Observations Appendix 3. Effect on Lamp Numbers as the Maintenance Factors Decrease Glossary
