This seminar class examines strategies associated with lighting design, its impact on a diverse set of interior systems, and the construction of spatial relations. Students will study the broad spectrum of lighting sources and a variety of lighting techniques. This course covers the fundamentals of lighting design, including the physics of light, the color of light, luminaire sources and types, regulations, technical terminology, and issues pertaining to energy conservation and the impact of light on the environment and human behavior. Students will acquire a fundamental knowledge base focusing on lighting, its use as a design tool, and its profound experiential effect. Via lectures and field trips, the students learn how lighting is successfully integrated into the design process and the mechanisms utilized in the specification of lighting in a variety of project types.

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