Overview

In Lighting Redesign for Existing Buildings, veteran journalist and educator Craig DiLouie identifies opportunities to both save energy and improve lighting performance in existing buildings. The book outlines the decision-making process behind whether to retrofit or redesign an existing lighting system, describes basic lighting design techniques and how to evaluate lighting equipment, details lighting legislation and energy codes, identifies advanced lighting strategies, and describes the role planned maintenance can play in saving energy and ensuring long-term performance. Readers will gain in-depth insight into assessing and capturing their opportunities with better lighting.

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Author:   Craig DiLouie
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Edition:   2nd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.556kg
ISBN:  

9781420083859

ISBN 10:   1420083856
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   11 April 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Retrofit or Relight? Advanced Lighting for Saving Energy Advanced Lighting for People The Building Survey: Scouting for Opportunity An Introduction to Light What Is Light? Good Task Visibility & Performance Maximizing Visual Comfort Rendering Colors & Skin Tones Lighting Design Design Matters Lighting Techniques Impact of Daylight Energy-Efficient Lighting Design Ideas Legislation & Codes The Law of Lighting Are CFLs Net Producers of Mercury? New York City: Largest Buildings Must Upgrade Their Lighting Commercial Building Tax Deduction Extended to 2013 Energy Codes Lighting & LEED 2009 Green Building Codes Evaluating Lighting Equipment Evaluating Light Sources What Is the Distribution of the Light? How Long Does the Lamp Last? How Much Light Does It Produce? Evaluating Luminaires Evaluating Lighting Controls Solid-State Lighting: LEDs LEDs: Taming the Wild, Wild West Lighting Maintenance Planned Lighting Maintenance Equipment Selection Lighting Disposal Commissioning Lighting & Control Systems

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