J. A. LOVE
INTRODUCTION
The visual experience is a primary aspect of architecture. Architectural lighting design will be addressed as part of the broader visual design process in architecture. Both natural and electric lighting will be covered.
OBJECTIVES
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Ability to develop illumination schemes that enhance an architectural
design.
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Ability to develop quantitative characterization of designs, including computer
simulation and manual methods.
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Knowledge of natural and electric illumination systems and techniques.
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Basic knowledge of electrical systems for buildings.
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Understanding of vision as a psychological phenomenon.
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Understanding of light as a physical phenomenon.
- Awareness of physical modelling procedures for artificial and natural lighting design.
CONTENT
The functions and characteristics of lighting systems will be reviewed, together
with their place in the development of design concepts. Components and
terminology will be discussed, as well as quantitative design methods. Factors
in systems selection will be examined, including:
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visual aspects of design,
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interrelationship of systems, and
- performance criteria for the evaluation of systems (quality of performance, cost, energy efficiency).
APPROACH
The course will be presented in lecture and workshop mode. The workshops
will cover computer-based design aids and their application in lighting design.
The term project will be a lighting design exercise.
EVALUATION
Evaluation will be based on student performance in assignments and tests
as follows:
| Assignment | 60% |
| Final Exam | 40% |
The final test will be an in-class open book examination. Students must achieve
a B- grade in the final test as well as in the overall course work in order
to pass the course.
COURSE TEXT
Stein, B. and J. S. Reynolds. 1992. Electrical and Mechanical Equipment
for Buildings. 8th Edition. Toronto: John Wiley.
REFERENCES
Evans, B.H. 1981. Daylight in Architecture. Toronto Architectural
Record Books/McGraw-Hill.
Flynn, J.E., A.W. Segil, and R. Steffy 1988. Architectual Interior
Systems. Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York.
Lam, William M.C. 1977. Perception and Lighting as Formgivers for
Architecture. Toronto: McGraw-Hill.
Lam, William M.C. 1986. Sunlighting as Formgiver for Architecture.
New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold.
Rush, R.D. 1986 The Building Systems Integration Handbook. Toronto:
John Wiley - American Institute of Architects.
Stein, R.G. 1977. Architecture and Energy. Garden City, N.Y.
Anchor Press/Doubleday.