Lighting

Lighting, now in its sixth edition, is the standard text on the principles and practice of lighting interiors and exteriors. The book introduces all the main principles of light and colour, along with the design of general lighting schemes. It complies with the CIBSE lighting code and guides, covers the main calculations that a lighting designer needs to do and includes worked examples.The book starts with the theory of light and how it is perceived by the eye. It looks at the units used and the subjective effect of colour. The characteristics of various types of lamp are described along with luminaires (the equipment that contains the lamps). The effects of daylight on light levels indoors are described before going on to look at the design of general lighting schemes. The book concludes with chapters looking at lighting for specific applications including roadway lighting, floodlighting, and the interior of specific building types.New features of the sixth edition* brought up to date with CIBSE publications* covers control of light pollution* includes chapter summaries and questions throughout each chapter* illustrations have been redrawn* appendixes on computer programs and legal requirements have been added* includes 4pp colour plate section to illustrate the chapter on colour plus photographs of good examples of award-winning lighting schemes* answers to self-assessment tasks and numerical questions given at back of bookLighting is an essential text for BTEC HNC/D and degree courses in building services engineering, as well as HNC/D and degree courses in architecture, building, surveying, estate, property and facilities management, and electrical engnineering. It will be useful for Advanced GNVQ Engineering, NVQ level 3 electrical installation work (C&G 2360), the lighting courses of The Institution of Lighting Engineers and the Lighting Industry Federation. It will also be of great help to students studying Occupational Opthalmic Optics for the College of Optometrists PQE courses.D. C. Pritchard is an Education Adviser to the Lighting Industry Federation and an independent lighting consultant.