Interested in Learning About Lighting Design?

Designing with Light: The Art, Science, and Practice of Architectural Lighting Design, Second Edition, provides students and professionals alike with a comprehensive understanding of the use of light to define and enhance a space. This accessible, highly practical textbook covers topics such as the interaction between light and materials, the relation between light, vision, and psychology, the art and science of color, lighting control systems, building codes and standards, and sustainability and energy conservation.

Fully revised and updated, 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

Designing with Light: The Art, Science, and Practice of Architectural Lighting Design, Second Edition is perfect for professionals looking for a thorough and up-to-date desk reference.