A new edition of the Advanced Lighting Guidelines will be available November 2010. The publication that since 1991 has provided the latest in energy-efficient lighting technology and best-practice design is being published as an online guide. I was pleased to work with the New Buildings Institute to write the controls chapter, building on the excellent previous chapter originally developed by Jim Benya, and edit several other chapters.
If you’d like to take a sneak peek tour, you can attend a webinar being held:
Thursday, October 14, 2010
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
Space is limited; reserve your space here today.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer
Highlights of the online version of ALG include:
Daylighting – For the first time, an entire chapter is devoted to daylighting, describing techniques for incorporating daylighting into design, offering case studies and technical information, and compiling the latest studies about how daylight affects the health, comfort and psychological well-being of building occupants.
Electric lighting controls – A variety of new technologies have evolved that help increase energy efficiency. Information on digital strategies, new types of fluorescent lamps and ballasts and wireless controls are all included.
Supplemental information – Offers expert, quality technical guidance and connects users with related articles and community resources, including the Commercial Lighting Solutions.
Luminaire and application directories – Provides lighting schemes for common spaces and identifies the highest performing luminaires, including Tech Sheets that will help the lighting professional specify the best performing luminaire of its kind.
