An Introduction to Lighting Upgrades for Buildings

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and other professional engineers, construction managers and building managers interested in lighting upgrades for energy efficiency and illumination improvements. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. THE IMPORTANCE OF LIGHT, 3. A WHOLE-SYSTEM APPROACH, 4. LIGHTING DESIGN, 5. USE EFFICIENT LIGHT SOURCES, 6. USE EFFICIENT LUMINAIRES,, 7. AUTOMATICALLY CONTROL LIGHTING, 8. DIMMING CONTROLS, 9. COMMISSI...