Lighting for Beginners

Abstract

This eBook was written primarily for students on Building Services Engineering undergraduates to assist them to understand the principles of lighting and daylighting; and design for lighting. This eBook set out lighting theory and design theory and illustrates the applications by the inclusion as many useful graphics and examples as possible. The content of this eBook conforms to the latest SLL Code of Lighting and CIBSE. It has five chapters, which cover the fundamental topics in lighting, daylight and lighting design, generally taught in the lighting curriculum in Malaysian Polytechnics. Although it does contain necessary information required to face examination, the emphasis here is on conceptual clarity and strength in fundamental. The students are encouraged to consult all other possible sources of reference to obtain a full and thorough understanding of the subjects.