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Residential Lighting
| The Art of Illumination : Residential Lighting Design by Glenn M. Johnson |  |
 When it comes to beautifying homes with light, Glenn Johnson is universally recognized as one of the absolute masters of his art. At different points in his high-profile career, he has created designs that bring subtle warmth to Stephen Spielberg's art collection ... defined a relaxed aura for David Geffen's music sanctuary ... and unobtrusively illuminated the sumptuous details of mega-mansions for the likes of Iris and B. Gerald Cantor and Aaron Spelling. In The Art of Illumination: Residential Lighting Design, Glenn Johnson teaches the art and science of lighting design that he has practiced for more than 20 years. |
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| The Art of Lighting : An International Profile of Home Lighting by Randall Whitehead | |
 A richly illustrated volume providing inspiring ideas for humanizing the home environment through creative lighting. Shows how to add drama, fantasy, or just function to your home through a variety of beautiful lighting solutions. Provides inspiration for every room of the house - entrance, living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and bathrooms. Includes sections on specialty rooms and outdoor spaces to add another dimension to one's planning Features more than 300 beautiful, full-color photographs of new ideas in lighting. Written by one of the world's foremost lighting designers, this second volume of a highly popular book is a treasure for designer and homeowner alike.
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| Detailing Light : Integrated Lighting Solutions for Residential and Contract Design by Jean Gorman | |
 Detailing Light : Integrated Lighting Solutions for Residential and Contract Design by Jean Gorman
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| Fundamentals of Interior Lighting Design (Building Systems Design Series, V. 1) by Jack L. Burton | |
 This practical applications workbook — with accompanying design software — will help designers develop specific lighting system design habits and methods. Features a variety of Application Problems — multiple word problems that mirror real-life scenarios. It provides three sample problems (and solutions) for each new concept discussed — the first is worked out entirely, the second is a guided practice, and the third is unsolved. Includes unconventional and creative application problems that include variations that may not have been discussed previously, but which use common formulas and criteria. Contains IES schedules, lighting charts, and tables. |
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| Home Lighting by Stacey Berman, Southern Living (Editor) | |
 Southern Living Magazine's Home Lighting supplement. |
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| Interior Lighting for Designers by Gary Gordon, Lames L. Nuckolls, James L. Nuckolls | |
 Working from the premise that lighting design is not a mysterious art form, but a rational process that can be learned, lighting design professional Gary Gordon schools readers in an approach to the design process that can be applied to the lighting of virtually any architectural space. In addition to providing a sound conceptual foundation upon which to build and refine their lighting design skills, he offers detailed nuts-and-bolts guidance to every phase of the design process. |
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| Kevin McCloud's Lighting Style : The Complete Guide to Lighting Every Room in Your Home by Kevin McCloud, Michael Crockett (Photographer) | |
 From Library Journal
The owner of a lighting and furniture design company, McCloud provides an excellent, comprehensive guide to the different types of lighting (ambient, accent, task, decorative, and kinetic) as well as how to use them in every room of the house. He also explains the basics of bulbs, fixtures, and lampshades. While these areas may be addressed by other books in your collections, McCloud also considers lighting in the garden and includes a discussion of working with an electrician. The book is filled with very appealing colored illustrations. Recommended for any size library. |
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| Kitchen & Bath Lighting...made easy by CKD, ASID Michael DeLuca | |
 Valuable insights and information for new and experienced designers. Learn how colors used in a room, affect the quantity of light required; how to calculate the quantity and intensity of lamps needed; fixture spacing; creating a lighting plan and more. Authored by Michael De Luca, CKD. The original renaissance man, a licensed general contractor, award-winning kitchen and bath designer and software developer. Mike's hilarious sense of humor and infectious personality are entertaining as well as educational. |
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| The Lighting Pattern Book for Homes by Russell P. Leslie, Kathryn M. Conway | |
 Make the best selection of lighting for any home. . .by selecting this guide written by experts at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center. It covers cost estimation, installation, operation, and maintenance for common home lighting designs. . .explores energy-efficient lighting alternatives. . and describes lamps, luminaries, and controls that are readily available and easy to install. You'll find 147 lighting designs that are easy to modify to meet specific requirements, plus tables filled with data on average rated lamp life, light output, lamp prices, and more. |
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