Lighting by design /
Christopher Cuttle.
- x, 214 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 26 cm
Author is Senior Lecturer in Architectural Technology at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-212) and index.
Observation -- Visible characteristics of objects -- Visible characteristics of lighting -- Quantifiable characteristics of lighting -- Visualization -- Envisioning the concept -- Concept development -- Realization -- Delivering the lumens -- Getting the lighting you want. Pt. 1. 1. 2. 3. Pt. 2. 4. 5. Pt. 3. 6. 7.
"Lighting by Design is a practical guide structured around a new theoretical approach to the design of lighting for architectural spaces." "Christopher Cuttle outlines his unique three-level approach to lighting design in this indispensable text for students and professionals. Through Observation, Visualization and Realization, the book explains how to envision, develop and produce your own lighting ideas." "Architects, interior designers and specialist lighting designers will benefit from a holistic approach to the lighting process, combining technical information with a distinctive design theory." "The text includes practical advice on meeting design specifications and contractual obligations. There is also a glossary of technical terms and symbols, and a guide to the calculations that the author uses for quantifying lighting concepts."--Back cover.