
About Course
๐ก Architectural Lighting Design and Engineering
Code: 8016-ECย
Course Duration:
โณ 30 hours โ Spread across 4 weeks
Target Audience:
๐๏ธ Architectural designers, ๐ผ lighting consultants, ๐ ๏ธ engineers, and anyone interested in the intersection of lighting design and architecture.
Course Modules:
Module 1: Fundamentals of Architectural Lighting (7 hours)
๐ Principles of architectural lighting design
๐ก Types of architectural lighting systems: functional vs. aesthetic
๐ก๏ธ Designing for safety, comfort, and energy efficiency
๐ข The role of lighting in building design
Module 2: Lighting for Different Spaces (7 hours)
๐ Residential lighting design: living rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms
๐ข Commercial lighting design: offices, retail, and hospitality
๐ Outdoor lighting for urban spaces and landscapes
๐ผ๏ธ Creating lighting schemes for public spaces (museums, galleries, etc.)
Module 3: Advanced Lighting Techniques (7 hours)
๐ฒ Integrating smart lighting solutions
๐จ Using dynamic lighting (RGB and programmable systems)
๐ Energy-efficient lighting options: LED and solar power
๐ฑ Sustainable lighting designs and environmental considerations
Module 4: Lighting Design Software and Tools (9 hours)
๐ป Introduction to lighting design software (Dialux, Relux, etc.)
๐ Creating lighting plans and simulations
๐งฎ Calculating light levels and energy usage
๐๏ธ Final Project: Design a lighting scheme for a commercial or residential project