The first edition of the SLL Lighting Handbook was produced in 2009 to celebrate the centenary of the Society of Light and Lighting. It was well received by our members and the wider international lighting community and so it was decided to create an expanded edition to build on its success.
Where the first edition consisted of twenty-three chapters, this edition has thirty-four, plus four appendices, making it some 50% bigger. The old chapters on light and on vision have been removed, as it was felt they would sit better amongst the fundamentals of lighting covered in the SLL Code for Lighting, which is also being revised.
This new edition has its chapters grouped in three sections. The first covers various design aspects of lighting, the second covers important areas of lighting technology and the third a big section covering specific applications in the field of interior and exterior lighting. With this range it is hoped that the Handbook will guide the reader from initial design decisions, through selection of appropriate technical solutions, and then on to detail design and finally commissioning and handover of a successful lighting scheme.
Corrections:
A Corrigenda was issued in March 2019 making corrections to the following pages:
Contents list page xiii (Chapter 12 title corrected to 'Offices' and page 344, Table 26.5 amended to correctly align with BS EN 13201-2:2015. The Corrigenda itself can be downloaded here. These corrections are incorporated in the pdf that can be downloaded using the button above.
Purchasers of the hard copy will receive this with the book and it will be incorporated in a reprint at the earliest opportunity. The pdf of the Guide downloadable using the button above will be corrected with these changes and clearly identified as such.
Contents:
PART 1: FUNDAMENTALS
Chapter 1: Lighting design process
1.1 Objectives
1.2 People
1.3 Issues
1.4 Constraints
1.5 Process
References
Chapter 2: Daylighting
2.1 The benefits of daylight
2.2 The need to control daylight
2.3 Shading
2.4 Assessment of daylight quantity
2.5 Daylighting solutions
2.6 Maintenance considerations
2.7 Conclusion
2.8 Further reading
References
Chapter 3: Emergency lighting
3.1 Legislation and standards
3.2 Types of emergency lighting
3.3 Design approaches
3.4 Emergency lighting equipment
3.5 Scheme planning
3.6 Installation, testing and maintenance
References
Chapter 4: Design ethos
4.1 The CIBSE Code of Conduct
4.2 Professional standards and the Bribery Act
4.3 Professional standards and tendering procedures
4.4 The use of, responsibilities for, and assessing of ‘equal and approved’ products
4.5 Sustainability
References
Chapter 5: Coordination with other services
5.1 Hierarchy of services in ceiling voids
5.2 Coordinating the ceiling void
5.3 Integration with air conditioning systems
References
PART 2: TECHNOLOGY
Chapter 6: Light sources
6.1 Electric lamp characteristics
6.2 Electric light
6.3 Gas lighting
6.4 Production of radiation
6.5 Daylight
References
Chapter 7: Control gear
7.1 Control gear terminology
7.2 Transformers for low voltage Incandescent lamps
7.3 Electronic control gear for high frequency fluorescent light sources
7.4 Control gear for discharge lamps
7.5 Control gear for LED/OLED light sources
7.6 Control gear for emergency lighting applications
7.7 Control gear for circadian lighting luminaires
7.8 Inrush current
References
Chapter 8: Luminaires
8.1 Interior luminaire types
8.2 Exterior luminaire types
8.3 Certification and classification
References
Chapter 9: Power to lighting systems
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Design process
9.3 Final circuit distribution
9.4 Conventional cabling systems
9.5 Modular cabling systems
9.6 Connection methods
9.7 Distributed power and control systems
9.8 Direct current power supplies
9.9 Power over Ethernet (PoE)
References
Chapter 10: Controls
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Common terminology
10.3 Application examples
10.4 Dimming and regulation
10.5 Basis of lighting control design
10.6 Lighting control for visual effects
10.7 Control of circadian lighting
10.8 Lighting control for energy efficiency
10.9 Automatic testing and monitoring of emergency lighting
10.10 Commissioning and handover
References
PART 3: APPLICATIONS
Chapter 11: Common building areas
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Entrance halls
11.3 Reception desk
11.4 Atria
11.5 Corridors
11.6 Waiting areas
11.7 Ramps
11.8 Lift lobbies
11.9 Staircases
11.10 Emergency lighting of staircases
11.11 Escalators
11.12 Toilets
11.13 Staff changing rooms
11.14 Staff showers
11.15 Tea points and refreshment areas
11.16 Sick bay/first aid room
11.17 Cleaners’ rooms
11.18 Store rooms
11.19 Loading bays
11.20 Plant rooms, electrical risers and service spaces
References
Chapter 12: Retail lighting
12.1 Functions of lighting in offices
12.2 Factors to be considered
12.3 Lighting recommendations
12.4 Approaches to office lighting
References
Chapter 13: Industrial premises
13.1 Functions of lighting in industrial premises
13.2 Factors to be considered
13.3 Lighting recommendations
13.4 Approaches to industrial lighting
References
Chapter 14: Educational premises
14.1 Functions of lighting for educational premises
14.2 Factors to be considered
14.3 Lighting recommendations
14.4 Approaches to lighting educational premises
References
Chapter 15: Retail premises
15.1 Functions of lighting in retail premises
15.2 Factors to be considered
15.3 Lighting recommendations
15.4 Approaches to retail lighting
Reference
Chapter 16: Museums and art galleries
16.1 Functions of lighting in museums and art galleries
16.2 Factors to be considered
16.3 Lighting approaches for museums and art galleries
References
Chapter 17: Hospitals and healthcare buildings
17.1 Functions of lighting in hospitals and healthcare facilities
17.2 Factors to be considered
17.3 Approaches for the lighting of different areas in hospitals
References
Chapter 18: Places of worship
8.1 Functions of lighting in places of worship
18.2 Factors to be considered
18.3 Lighting recommendations
18.4 Approaches to lighting for places of worship
References
Chapter 19: Communal residential buildings
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Factors to be considered
19.3 Lighting recommendations
19.4 General aspects of lighting in communal residential buildings
19.5 Nursing and care homes
References
Chapter 20: Places of entertainment
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Principles of lighting
20.3 Lighting design: interior
20.4 Lighting design: exterior
20.5 Emergency lighting
20.6 Specific types of premises
References
Chapter 21: Courts and custodial buildings
21.1 Courts
21.2 Custodial lighting
References
Chapter 22: Courts and custodial buildings
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Identification of tasks
22.3 Design priorities and strategies
22.4 Accessible design considerations
22.5 Access, installation and maintenance
22.6 Risk assessment and emergency lighting
22.7 Typical transport building areas
22.8 Specific lighting requirements by transport mode
References
Chapter 23: Extreme environments
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Environments
23.3 Emergency lighting
23.4 Remote lighting techniques
23.5 Lamp performance charts
References
Chapter 24: Exterior workplaces
24.2 Factors to be considered
24.3 Lighting recommendations
24.4 Approaches to exterior workplace lighting
References
Chapter 25: Exterior architectural lighting
25.1 Overview: key aspects
25.2 Context
25.3 Colour and materials
25.4 Contrast
25.5 Control
25.6 Global applications
25.7 People
25.8 Type of luminaire
25.9 Type of application
References
Chapter 26: Roads and urban spaces
26.1 Traffic routes
26.2 Conflict areas
26.3 Pedestrian crossings
26.4 Coordination
26.5 Areas adjacent to the carriageway, residential or minor roads or pedestrian streets
26.6 Road lighting design
26.7 Lighting for urban centres and public amenity areas
26.8 Tunnel lighting
26.9 Lighting controls
26.10 Smart cities
References
Chapter 27: Security lighting
27.1 Functions of security lighting
27.2 Factors to be considered
27.3 Lighting recommendations
27.4 Approaches to security lighting
27.5 Lighting equipment
References
Chapter 28: Sports
28.1 Functions of lighting for sports
28.2 Factors to be considered
28.3 Lighting recommendations
28.4 Lighting in large facilities
Chapter 29: Historic buildings and spaces
29.1 Historic building being converted to a new use
29.2 Re-use of historic buildings and interiors
29.3 Historic Building preserved ‘as is’
29.4 Historic or sensitive exterior spaces
Reference
Chapter 30: Commissioning of lighting installations
30.1 Context
30.2 Forming a commissioning management team
30.3 Pre-commissioning checks
30.4 Functional commissioning
30.5 Lighting installation handover
30.6 Post-completion checks and adjustments
References
Chapter 31: Performance verification
31.1 The need for performance verification
31.2 Competency of those undertaking measurements
31.3 Preparing for the survey
31.4 Instrumentation
31.5 Methods of measurement
31.6 Measurement of illuminance variation
31.7 Luminance measurements
31.8 Measurement of reflectance
References
Chapter 32: Maintenance
32.1 The need for lighting maintenance for both traditional and LED light sources
32.2 Maintained illuminance
32.3 Determination of maintenance factor for interior lighting
32.4 Cleaning luminaires
32.5 Room surface cleaning
32.6 Determination of maintenance factor for exterior lighting
References
Appendix 1: Reflectance and colour
Appendix 2: Circadian lighting
Appendix 3: Building Regulations and environmental labelling schemes
Appendix 4: Glossary of terms
References
Index
Acknowledgements
Chapter authors and principal contributors
Lou Bedocs (Thorn Lighting); Richard Beesley (Chief Technology Officer, Mackwell); Nicholas Bukorović (Head of M&E Engineering, FBW Group); Benedict Cadbury (Lampholder Lighting Design); Richard Caple (Thorlux Lighting); Gerard Harbers (Xicato); Dan Hodgson (Lighting Applications Director, ACDC); David Holmes (Consultant); Andy Hughes (Senior Manager, Zumtobel Group); Reinhard Lecheler (Senior Director‚ R&D Lighting Electronics, Osram GmbH); Paul Littlefair (BRE); Iain Macrae (Consultant); Dominic Mayrick (Partner, Hoare Lea); Keith Miller (Director, GIA Equation); Nigel Monaghan (Chief Lighting Engineer, ASD Lighting); Sophie Parry (Key Account Manager, Zumtobel Group); Simon Robinson (Technical Director, WSP); Paul Ruffles (Lighting Design & Technology); Jonathan Rush (Partner, Hoare Lea); Iain Ruxton (Design Associate, Spiers and Major); Mike Simpson (Design Lead — Lighting Design, Philips Lighting); Peter Thorns (Thorn Lighting Ltd.); Cosmin Ticleanu (BRE); Alan Tulla (Alan Tulla Lighting); Ruth Kelly Waskett (Principal Daylight Designer, Hoare Lea)
Contributors and reviewers
Pavlina Akritas (Associate, Arup); Panos Andrikopoulos (Senior Lighting Scientist, ACT Lighting Design); John Aston (Consultant); Michael Attard (Managing Director, Ridi Lighting); Lawrence Barling (Senior technical manager, Lighting Industry Association); Harry Barnitt (whilst with Sill Lighting); Andrew Bissell (Director, Light4); Tim Bowes (Whitecroft Lighting); David Burton (Principal Engineering Leader — Building services, Rail for London); Iain Carlile (Associate, dpa lighting consultants); Arfon Davies (Director, Arup); Densel Davy (Nottinghamshire County Council); Jason Ford (Technical Manager, Osram Ltd.); Steve Fotios (Professor of Lighting and Visual Perception, University of Sheffield); Allan Howard (WSP); Kevin Kelly (Emeritus Researcher, Technological University Dublin); Fabien Le Dem (Arup); Peter Le Manquais (WILA Lighting Ltd.); Mark Lissauer (Projects Director, Franklite Ltd.); Helen Loomes (Business Development Director, TRILUX Lighting); Nick MacLiammoir (Arup); David Mooney (Associate, Atkins); Saba Napoletano (Marketing Services Manager, iGuzzini Middle East); Rachael Nicholls (Senior Designer, dpa lighting consultants); Walter Parmiani (Principal engineer for international standards, UL International Ltd.); Liz Peck (LPA Lighting); Peter Phillipson (Principal, Future Group Lighting Design); Tony Price (Vanguardia Ltd.); Roger Sexton (VP Specifier Service, Xicato); Jeff Shaw (Associate Director, Arup); Jim Shove (Fagerhult); Mike Smith (Director, BSRIA); Manny Stone (MID Lighting); Chris Tiernan (ERCO Lighting); Karen van Creveld (Karen van Creveld Lighting Design); Mark Sutton Vane (Director, Sutton Vane Associates); Chris Watts (Safety Consultant); Barrie Wilde (Lighting Designer, The Light Studio)
Other acknowledgements
The Society gratefully acknowledges any contributors that have been inadvertently omitted from the above lists and the many individuals and organisations that have provided photographs and/or permission to reproduce photographs