Residential Lighting Design

Good lighting is essential to a building. An effective design is not just about introducing light into a space, but rather an appreciation of how the space will be used. A good lighting design is so intertwined with the building that it is only noticed in its absence. This book introduces the tools of the lighting designer and explains how to produce a lighting design for a home. Looking at the nature of light and introducing different lamps and light fittings available, it explains the basics of lighting design and how to provide atmosphere through the play of light and shadow. It gives room- Read more... Abstract: Good lighting is essential to a building. An effective design is not just about introducing light into a space, but rather an appreciation of how the space will be used. This book introduces the tools of the lighting designer and explains how to produce a lighting design for a home. Read more... Good lighting is essential to a building. An effective design is not just about introducing light into a space, but rather an appreciation of how the space will be used. A good lighting design is so intertwined with the building that it is only noticed in its absence. This book introduces the tools of the lighting designer and explains how to produce a lighting design for a home. Looking at the nature of light and introducing different lamps and light fittings available, it explains the basics of lighting design and how to provide atmosphere through the play of light and shadow. It gives room-by-room analysis of good lighting design and gives advice on controls, plus an overview of the pitfalls of dimming and energy saving. Illustrated throughout with 132 stunning images and creative ideas. Content: Cover Page Title Page Copyright Page Contents 1 The Nature of Light 2 Lamps 3 Light Fittings 4 Basics of Lighting Design 5 The Heart of the Home: the Kitchen 6 Luxury and Style: the Bathroom 7 Comfort and Relaxation: the Living Room 8 Entertaining with Drama: the Dining Room 9 The Retreat from the World: the Bedroom 10 Lighting Controls 11 Creating a Lighting Plan Index.