Designing with Light: The Art, Science and Practice of Architectural Lighting Design

by Jason Livingston

A comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of lighting design Designing With The Art, Science, and Practice of Architectural Lighting Design is a comprehensive introduction to the intelligent use of lighting to define and enhance a space. The book explores all aspects of the process, including aesthetics, technology, and practicalities, in a clear, concise manner designed to provide the reader with a full working knowledge of lighting design. Color illustrations throughout demonstrate the real-world effects of the concepts presented, and the companion website offers video animations and exercises to better illuminate the art and science of lighting. The book addresses the considerations that should be a part of any designer's process, and provides thorough guidance on meeting the various demands with smarter design.Lighting is an essential element of interior design, and despite its ubiquity, is difficult to truly master. A designer with a fundamental and conceptual understanding of light is empowered to create simple, typical spaces, or work intelligently with lighting consultants on more complex projects. Designing With Light contains special discussions on color, light, and health, as well as the latest information on energy efficient lighting, control systems, and other technologies. Topics Physics, psychology, and perception of light Current and future lighting technology Communication, documentation, and the design process Sustainability, daylighting, and energy efficiency The book also contains an entire chapter on building and energy codes, as well as practical guidance on photometrics and calculations. Lighting can make or break an otherwise well-designed space, so designers need the background to be able to think intelligently about illumination factors during all stages of the process. With comprehensive coverage and thorough explanation, Designing With Light is a complete resource for students and professionals alike.

Genres: Architecture

336 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 11, 2014

About the author

Jason Livingston is the principal of Studio T+L, LLC a lighting design and theatre consulting firm based in New York City.

For the first two decades of his career he was a theatrical lighting designer before transitioning to architectural lighting design and theatre consulting. As an architectural lighting designer his projects have included residences, high end retail, corporate offices, restaurants, places of worship and theatres. He has been awarded the IES Illumination Award of Merit, a Lumen Award by the New York Section of the IES, and an International Illumination Design Award by the IESNA. Jason's work has been profiled in Lighting Design + Application, Lighting & Sound America, Architectural SSL, and Design Bureau magazines.

Jason has taught theatrical and architectural lighting design in New York City since 1993. He currently teaches architectural lighting design at Parsons The New School For Design and Pratt Institute. In the classroom his emphasis is on light as a design medium that supports the architectural and interior designs, creates an appropriate environment, and affects users' perception of a space. He has also taught theatre lighting design at New York University and architectural lighting design at Fashion Institute of Technology.

Jason is a member of the IES Color Committee, and is co-author of Design Guide 1 - Color and Illumination (IES, 2015). He holds a BFA in Theatre Arts from University of Miami and an MFA in Theatre Lighting Design from New York University. He is a member of Illuminating Engineering Society, International Association of Lighting Designers, and United Scenic Artists Local 829.