Lighting and Sustainability - Architecture, The Environment and Beyond
Define "Sustainability" in a global context. Understand economics as a part of sustainable practices. Appreciate the impact of buildings on the environment. The basics of USGBC's LEED Green Building Rating System. How LEED can help you and your client. How to earn LEED points with lighting. Where we can improve. The difference between Power and Energy. The importance of the Carbon Footprint and other contaminants. How we perceive light in space. How to use Lighting to enhance Architecture. Explore case studies of typical projects.