Residential Lighting

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Introduction

SECTION ONE: UNDERSTANDING LIGHT

Chapter 1: The Functions of Illumination

Chapter 2: The Color of Light

Chapter 3: Choosing the Correct Lamps

Chapter 4: Choosing the Correct Luminaires

Chapter 5: Daylighting- Integration of Natural Light for Greener Design Practices

Chapter 6: Controls

Chapter 7: Special Effects

SECTION TWO: USING LIGHT

Chapter 8: Kitchens: the New Gathering Place

Chapter 9: Entrances: Setting the Tone

Chapter 10: Living Rooms: Layering Comfort with Drama

Chapter 11: Dining Rooms: The Main Event

Chapter 12: Bedrooms: Private Sanctuaries

Chapter 13: Bathrooms: Functional Luxury

Chapter 14: Home Offices: Work Spaces that Really Work

Chapter 15: Exterior Lighting: Expanding Interior Spaces Visually

Chapter 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

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

Glossary

Index

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 & Garden, and Architectural Record, among other magazines.