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The Lighting Bible
The IESNA Lighting Handbook (9th Edition) is the best and most complete lighting reference book ever written! It has everything from how luminaires are constructed, to lighting calculations to energy management. It has chapters that discusses in depth topics such as color, daylighting, lighting calculations, retail lighting, exterior lighting, lighting economics and lighting controls. It even has a chapter on Under Water lighting! The book includes the new IESNA Lighting Design Guide that addresses the quality of the Visual Environment.All in all, this is a must have book for every lighting designer. Even though it is a little expensive, it is still worth MUCH more than what it costs. ... Read more

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Integrates Vehicle, Signal, and Road Lighting into a Unified System

Many people drive many miles after dark and rely on lighting to help them gather information about the road ahead and the presence and intentions of other people on and near the road. With new technology on the industry’s horizon, Lighting for Driving: Roads, Vehicle, Signs and Signals conveys the crucial role lighting plays in road safety and examines how it could be used more effectively.

Authored by a lighting and visibility expert, this book explains the thinking and scientific reasoning behind various forms of lighting and analyzes their contribution to the driver’s understanding of real and potential road hazards. Filled with useful information, this resource straightforwardly addresses a wide range of safety factors encountered in real driving situations, such as weather conditions, complex signage, and driver age. It also deals with the often-ignored consequences of too much light, such as light trespass and sky glow.

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A text on emergency and security lighting at technicians' level, which includes many worked examples, the emphasis being on industrial applications. It should be of benefit to management, engineers, technicians and others with responsibility for safety and security, as well as to students. The first part covers specialized safety lighting for use in burning or damaged buildings so that rapid evacuation can take place, with information on maintained and non-maintained systems, escape routing, wiring and so on. The seocnd part covers security lighting (floodlighting, infra-red detctors etc). Worked examples are given, where necessary, as an aid to design. Michael Neidle is also author of "Electrical Installation Technology" and "Wiring Circuits" and editor of "Electrical Contracting". ... Read more

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Contamination control is being used by more and more industries where the highest level of cleanliness and hygiene is of vital importance.

This book covers the basic principles of contamination control and cleanroom technology from a holistic point of view. It deals with cleanliness and hygiene and their effects on the outcome of a process, reflecting the latest results from both scientific and practical points of view. The following topics are covered:

• contaminants and how they are measured
• cleanrooms and clean zones
• cleaning and decontamination
• cleanroom clothing
• the impact of people on cleanliness

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Good introduction to basic ideas on contamination control!
A good introductory-level textbook on contamination control that that provides sufficient background knowledge for the lay person. Concepts were presented in a clear and concise manner. Could have been better if the book includes more diagrams and figures, though. ... Read more

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* Qualitative graphic approach to understanding the techniques of heating, cooling, and lighting reflects the decision-making approach of architects and students.
* Useful appendices provide sun path diagrams and solar site evaluation tools. Appendices new to this edition include practical checklists of strategies and issues in evaluating energy use in the building design stage, and an annotated list of helpful sustainability videos to use in class, professional meetings, or with clients.
* A new chapter on photovoltaics discusses their use as an ideal energy source, offers design options, and case studies as well as their future role in building design.
* A new chapter on sustainable "green" design includes case studies and examples of water conservation measures, effects from energy production and consumption, and an analysis of indoor air quality.
* Mathematical formulas are excerpted from the text and appear in side boxes, so they don't cloud the text with overly-technical information. ... Read more

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Exact book I needed and in perfect condition!
I bought it brand new and it came in plastic wrap with no scratches at all. Oh, and it's a fun read!

A Great Understanding for the Future of Architectural Design
Being an architecture student, I understand the future of architecture is held in sustainable design.I found this textbook to be an extremely reliable source for my Environmental Systems class.When designing, we now put a greater emphasis on sustainable techniques and how future generations are effected by how we design today.Lechner describes a wide variety of methods that can be used in modern architectural design.The textbook covers everything from basic sunlight integration to complex ventilation strategies.He develops these ideas based off precedent studies and historical influence.He goes into great detail when describing how and why past and future methods can be effective.A nice thing that Lechner does is he describes the pros and cons to many sustainable techniques. It's really nice to see what has worked, and what hasn't.He also summarizes each chapter, allowing the reader to pick up on the most essential ideas.Visual diagrams and images also assist the reader in understanding key components.All of the information presented is well thought out and executed to get the important concepts exposed. It's filled with relatively simple yet effective information anyone can understand.I would absolutely recommend this textbook to anyone, especially if they are looking to grasp a firm understanding of sustainable design strategies.

Bad
I had to use this book in an Environmental Systems course.While it does a good job of listing a lot of good design methods, its EXTREMELY opinionated.Text books are supposed to tell you facts and ideas, not give you opinions.A lot of it is politically motivated, I suspect.Once and a while the author slips into the 1st person (or refers to themselves in the 3rd person) to take a jab at something.Its chapter on electric lighting literally tells you that all the standards should never be used, which is unrealistic for a student, since thats what they use in the working world.

A majority of the time, the text book is trying to convince you that global warming is a huge problem and all of that... which, regardless of your political opinion (even though I generally agree with the guy), doesn't have a place in a design text book.Phrases like "the author thinks that..." are used way too much.

That aside, it also repeats itself a LOT.I was in one of those classes where reading the entire book cover to cover was a necessity, and having done so, I think the book could have been concentrated into about half the size.A lot of the stuff it tells you is also not really possible to do in the real world economically.Things that do apply to the real world are common sense and generally common knowledge (sun makes hot) and have been used for decades, even centuries.

On learning the actual things you need to learn in an environmental systems class... it doesn't really do a good job.It does a good job of ignoring pretty important things that a student will be required to know on his/her exam, or even just on the job, and goes on about things that really only exist in the author's made-up utopian world.As a textbook for a sustainability class, I think it would be acceptable given the content. (and content ONLY).There's definitely a slant to it though, and I would definitely not recommend it.

Great Into book for Architects
I purchased this book for a course I'm taking on Environmental Design.The course is required for my Master's of Architecture (first professional) program.The book is very comprehensive and provides a great amount of information that can IMMEDIATELY start influencing your designs and make them more sustainable.Great book!

Not very informative
So far, just a lot of words to explain a few simple points. Each chapter can be explained in a couple of pages. ... Read more

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This book is a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of lighting. Covering the physics of light production, light sources, circuits and a wide variety of lighting applications, it is both suitable as a detailed textbook and as thoroughly practical guide for practising lighting engineers.

This fourth edition of Lamps and Lighting has been completely updated with new chapters on the latest lamp technology and applications. The editors ahve called upon a wide range of expertise and as a result many sections have been broadened to include both European and US practice.

The book begins with a description of the fundamentals of light, vision, colour and measurement. Part II, the main section of the book, deals with lamps and control equipment and includes descriptions of all lamp types in use today. Part III on lighting covers both interior and exterior applications.

* Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of lighting techniques and equipment
* Clearly laid out with technical knowledge, diagrams and key equations
* Expert knowledge from a large group of experienced contributors ... Read more

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A series of textbooks for persons engaged in the engineering professions and trades or for those who desire information concerning them. Fully illustrated and containing numerous practical examples and their solutions. ... Read more

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A series of textbooks for persons engaged in engineering professions, trades, and vocational occupations or for those who desire information concerning them. Fully illustrated, black and white and color. ... Read more

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Title: LEDs and home lighting technology.(TECHNOLOGY)(Column)
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This digital document is an article from ASHRAE Journal, published by American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. on January 1, 2010. The length of the article is 2192 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Solid-state lighting, part 1: technology: benefits and challenges of inorganic LEDs.(Emerging Technologies)(inorganic light emitting diodes)
Author: Matthew Wiggins
Publication: ASHRAE Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
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