Synopses & Reviews
Bring lighting to its full potential in any home
Well-designed lighting can transform a space and enhance its occupants' feelings of well-being. Written by internationally recognized lighting consultant Randall Whitehead, this popular, easy-to-read lighting design guide offers both lighting designers and homeowners a highly visual introduction to the fundamentals of illuminating the single-family home.
Emphasizing the use of "light layering"using a variety of lighting sources togetherthe book shares advice on design tools and room-by-room lighting strategies so you can visually shape a home to meet human needs. You'll find hands-on guidelines for assessing a client's needs, drawing a reflected ceiling plan, writing lighting specifications, choosing materials, and more.
Updated and enhanced throughout, this Second Edition offers:
The design tools for putting together a well-designed lighting plan
Room-by-room advice, with real-life examples of the products provided on related Web sites
Expanded chapters on energy-efficient lighting, including LED technology, GU24 fluorescent lamps, and daylighting
32 pages of color plates demonstrating professional redesigns of interior and exterior rooms, and home offices
Filled with practical, pleasing solutions, this book will be a springboard for the imagination of interior designers, architects, and anyone working on residential projects where lighting is integral to the design.
Review
“…a highly visual guide to the fundamentals of illuminating residential projects… great detail…” (Interior Design, May 2004)
Synopsis
Written by internationally recognized lighting consultant Randall Whitehead, this popular, easy-to-read lighting design guide offers a highly visual introduction to the fundamentals of illuminating the single-family home. Emphasizing the use of "light layering"?using a variety of lighting sources together?the book offers advice on design tools and room-by-room lighting strategies. This Second Edition includes a new chapter on lighting energy efficiency, increased coverage of light sources such as LED lamps, light shelves, "smart glass", and daylighting. 32 pages of color plates demonstrate professional redesigns of interior and exterior rooms and offices.
Synopsis
Residential Lighting is the complete guide to illuminating single-family homes.
- Examines the "how" behind the art of residential lighting.
- Emphasizes use of "light layering"-using variety of lighting sources together.
- Features more illustrations, room-based design strategies, common lighting mistakes, and a larger color section.
Synopsis
An insightful guide to the art and technique of home lighting design
Residential Lighting is a nontechnical reference guide to creating effective lighting designs for residential projects using an easy-to-understand and effective light-layering approach.
Packed with hundreds of informative illustrations and diagrams, this reliable book provides a helpful balance of the latest design techniques and tried-and-true applications. Before and after photos, as well as day and night comparisons, demonstrate how light layering uses the four functions of light (task, accent, decorative, and ambient) to illuminate both interior and exterior spaces.
A valuable resource for real-world practice, this hands-on book offers guidelines for:
- Lighting a variety of rooms and landscapes
- Assessing a clients needs
- Drawing a reflected ceiling plan
- Writing lighting specifications
- Choosing materials
- Integrating natural light
Residential Lighting is a practical reference for interior designers, architects, and everyone working on residential projects where lighting is integral to the design.
About the Author
RANDALL WHITEHEAD, IALD, a lighting consultant for more than twenty-five years, is an internationally known author and speaker on the subject of architectural lighting design. His work focuses on residential and landscape lighting, and his projects have appeared in Architectural Digest, House and Garden, and Architectural Record, among other magazines.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Section One: Understanding Light.
1."The Functions of Illumination.
2. The Color of Light."
3. Choosing the Correct Lamps.
4. Choosing the Correct Luminaire.
5. Daylighting.
6. Controls.
7. Special Effects.
Section Two: Using Light
8. Kitchens:"The New Gathering Place.
9. Entrances:"Setting the Tone.
10. Living Rooms:"Layering Comfort with Drama.
11. Dining Rooms:"The Main Event.
12.Bedrooms:"Private Sanctuaries.
13. Bathrooms:"Functional Luxury.
14.Home Offices:"Work Spaces that Really Work.
15. Exterior Rooms:"Expanding Interior Spaces Visually.
16. Applying Lighting Techniques.
Part A: Guidelines for drawing a reflected ceiling plan."
Part B: Guidelines for writing lighting specifications."
Part C: Lighting questionnaire for your clients."
Part D: Hands-on design - condominium project.
Part E:"Review Examination.
Glossary.
Appendix One: Resources: How To Use Them.
Appendix Two: Sample Answers To Review Examination; Sample Lighting Layout For Condominium Project.
Appendix Three: A Sampling of Luminaire Manufacturers.
Appendix Four: Top Ten Lighting Tips.
Appendix Five: Top Ten Outdoor Lighting Tips.
Appendix Six: Answers To Frequently Asked Lighting Questions.
Appendix Seven: Recording Your Work: Tips on Photography.
Appendix Eight: Tips on Public Speaking.
Appendix Nine: The Business Of Being in Business.
Appendix Ten: Getting Published: The Game Plan.
Index.