First published in 2004. Green Lights lighting specialist Damon Wood takes you step-by-step through upgrading a lighting system, in either a retrofit or complete redesign scenario, for the purpose of increasing both energy efficiency and productivity. This guide is designed for use by anyone who needs to understand the principles of lighting and light's impact on conservation, productivity and safety. Readers will find valuable discussion of lighting quality, upgrade strategies, applications, technologies, economics, maintenance, project implementation and methods for assessing specific opportunities. This fully illustrated guide addresses these issues in lay terms and in an easy-to-understand, logical style.
Foreword
Introduction
The Elements of Lighting Quality
Maximising Lighting Efficiency
Full-size Fluorescent Equipment
Full-size Fluorescent Upgrade Options
Compact Lighting Equipment
Compact Lighting Upgrade Options
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Equipment
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Upgrade Options
Exit Sign Equipment
Exit Sign Upgrade Options
Switching Controls
Dimming Controls
Upgrades to Modify Light Levels
Lighting the Office Environment
Lighting the Retail Environment
Lighting the Industrial Environment
Outdoor Lighting
Assessing Lighting Upgrade Options
Project Implementation
Lighting Maintenance
Appendix I – Information Resources
Appendix II – Bibliography of Sources
Appendix III – Glossary of terms
Index
Biography
Damon Wood
