The Architecture Of Light (2nd Edition): A textbook of procedures and practices for the Architect, Interior Designer and Lighting Designer.

Welcome to the Second Edition! The Architecture of Light makes lighting design approachable. Built around a successful teaching curriculum, this text provides a logical step by step progression through the phases of conceptualizing, refining, drafting and presenting lighting design. In addition to theory and discussion, The Architecture of Light also provides complete chapters of common lighting details, case studies and a catalog of specific lighting tools. Written by a practicing professional lighting designer who is also an award winning design instructor, The Architecture of Light presents a perfect blend of visual design tools and fundamental lighting knowledge. Every architect, interior designer and design student deserves a working knowledge of lighting design and this single book makes it possible.. This vivid, image packed text of lighting concepts and techniques serves as the perfect companion for lighting design students and professionals alike

An overview is provided for the luminaire selection process, and readers are introduced to a family of "workhorse" products that commonly appear in fixture schedules. Released in January 2008, The Architecture of Light is a lighting design textbook that merges fundamental lighting knowledge with graphic techniques for generating and communicating lighting design. Sample cutsheets and images also are provided from a variety of lighting manufacturers, along with case studies of each fixture type. Typical lighting layouts for residential and commercial spaces are supplied, along with frequently used lighting details to illustrate design tactics for a variety of inte

"Textbook Used for Lighting for Interior Designers Class" according to Sunny Skies. As an interior design student, this was a textbook selected for my lighting class. I have really enjoyed this book. It is easy-to-understand and explains concepts clearly. The photographs and diagrams are really helpful. It has provided basic foundation knowledge for my class and enhances instructor lessons and field trips. What I like is that it gets into how lighting is really used in the arena of a design professional. I love lighting stores, but did not realize how much goes into creating a lighting des. George Lewinnek said A book for amateurs like me who want to plan great lighting.. I needed to design the lighting for a major remodeling project. Sage Russell's book gave me the lumens per square foot for different rooms, five different layers of design, and examples of fixtures that are available, including low-level lights for stairs that I would not have thought about otherwise. The layers (if I remember correctly) are clear over-lays that he uses to plan (1) guiding people's paths in or through the space, ("A book for amateurs like me who want to plan great lighting." according to George Lewinnek. I needed to design the lighting for a major remodeling project. Sage Russell's book gave me the lumens per square foot for different rooms, five different layers of design, and examples of fixtures that are available, including low-level lights for stairs that I would not have thought about otherwise. The layers (if I remember correctly) are clear over-lays that he uses to plan (1) guiding people's paths in or through the space, (2) task lighting, (A book for amateurs like me who want to plan great lighting. I needed to design the lighting for a major remodeling project. Sage Russell's book gave me the lumens per square foot for different rooms, five different layers of design, and examples of fixtures that are available, including low-level lights for stairs that I would not have thought about otherwise. The layers (if I remember correctly) are clear over-lays that he uses to plan (1) guiding people's paths in or through the space, (2) task lighting, (3) accent lighting, (A book for amateurs like me who want to plan great lighting. George Lewinnek I needed to design the lighting for a major remodeling project. Sage Russell's book gave me the lumens per square foot for different rooms, five different layers of design, and examples of fixtures that are available, including low-level lights for stairs that I would not have thought about otherwise. The layers (if I remember correctly) are clear over-lays that he uses to plan (1) guiding people's paths in or through the space, (2) task lighting, (3) accent lighting, (4) mood lighting, and (5) lighting arc. ) mood lighting, and (5) lighting arc. ) accent lighting, (A book for amateurs like me who want to plan great lighting. George Lewinnek I needed to design the lighting for a major remodeling project. Sage Russell's book gave me the lumens per square foot for different rooms, five different layers of design, and examples of fixtures that are available, including low-level lights for stairs that I would not have thought about otherwise. The layers (if I remember correctly) are clear over-lays that he uses to plan (1) guiding people's paths in or through the space, (2) task lighting, (3) accent lighting, (4) mood lighting, and (5) lighting arc. ) mood lighting, and (5) lighting arc. ) task lighting, (A book for amateurs like me who want to plan great lighting. I needed to design the lighting for a major remodeling project. Sage Russell's book gave me the lumens per square foot for different rooms, five different layers of design, and examples of fixtures that are available, including low-level lights for stairs that I would not have thought about otherwise. The layers (if I remember correctly) are clear over-lays that he uses to plan (1) guiding people's paths in or through the space, (2) task lighting, (3) accent lighting, (A book for amateurs like me who want to plan great lighting. George Lewinnek I needed to design the lighting for a major remodeling project. Sage Russell's book gave me the lumens per square foot for different rooms, five different layers of design, and examples of fixtures that are available, including low-level lights for stairs that I would not have thought about otherwise. The layers (if I remember correctly) are clear over-lays that he uses to plan (1) guiding people's paths in or through the space, (2) task lighting, (3) accent lighting, (4) mood lighting, and (5) lighting arc. ) mood lighting, and (5) lighting arc. ) accent lighting, (A book for amateurs like me who want to plan great lighting. George Lewinnek I needed to design the lighting for a major remodeling project. Sage Russell's book gave me the lumens per square foot for different rooms, five different layers of design, and examples of fixtures that are available, including low-level lights for stairs that I would not have thought about otherwise. The layers (if I remember correctly) are clear over-lays that he uses to plan (1) guiding people's paths in or through the space, (2) task lighting, (3) accent lighting, (4) mood lighting, and (5) lighting arc. ) mood lighting, and (5) lighting arc. Some Use, but not real helpful for Us We're adding new recessed lighting around the housemostly on paintings, drapes, kitchen counters, etc and wanted some specific help with the myriad of sizes, types, trims, voltages, etc and some of the artistic aspectsceiling spacing, wall washing, placement for paintings, etc.We bought two books, this one and "The Home Lighting Effects Bible." The Bible was much better for our needs, and much cheaper. It has loads of information and useful example photosI highly recommend it. However, it still didn't overc