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5 books on Energy-efficient lighting [PDF]
October 26, 2024 | 17 |
These books are covering LED technologies, lighting design principles, energy-saving strategies, smart lighting systems, daylighting integration, color temperature and its effects and the environmental impact of efficient lighting solutions.
1. Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Lighting: a Bet for the Future
2020 by Manuel J. Hermoso-Orzáez, Alfonso Gago-Calderón
In a universe where lighting is more than just a means to avoid tripping over your furniture, Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Lighting: a Bet for the Future takes you on a thrilling journey through the dazzling world of electrical and lighting engineering. With LED technology lighting up the galaxy like a supernova (but without the fiery explosions), we find ourselves grappling with pesky problems like overheating and an ever-growing pile of regulations that seem to grow faster than a particularly ambitious houseplant. But fear not, intrepid reader! This book offers case studies that illuminate not only the future of energy-efficient lighting but also the brave new frontier of environmental sustainability. Perfect for anyone considering the perilous yet rewarding expedition into the realm of lighting innovation, it's a treasure trove of wisdom that will have you questioning whether your light bulb is saving the planet or just the last vestiges of your electric bill.
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2. Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Sustainable Design Methods for Architects
2014 by Norbert Lechner
Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Sustainable Design Methods for Architects is not just a book; it’s more of a cosmic hitchhiker’s guide to keeping your buildings cool, warm and illuminated without throwing the planet into an existential crisis. It’s the kind of guide that explains how architects can align themselves with the whims of the sun, the breezes and the shadows, rather than endlessly battling them with noisy contraptions that eat electricity for breakfast. With a cheerful nod to sustainable design, the book is a sprawling odyssey through site selection, architectural wizardry and landscaping schemes that make the most of natural energy, while minimizing the need for mechanical gadgetry that seems hell-bent on accelerating global warming. Packed with diagrams, checklists and case studies (and yes, even an online portal for the hyper-curious), it’s like having an eccentric but brilliant alien tutor in the art of eco-conscious architecture. The fourth edition even ventures boldly into tropical design—because saving the planet shouldn’t stop at the equator. All in all, it’s an indispensable tome for anyone who’s ever stared at a building and thought, “Couldn’t this work a bit more like nature intended?”
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3. Passive Solar Architecture: Heating, Cooling, Ventilation, Daylighting and More Using Natural Flows
2011 by David Bainbridge, Ken Haggard
"Imagine a book that not only understands the sun but might actually be on first-name terms with it. Passive Solar Architecture is a quirky yet profoundly useful guide that takes you by the hand (or perhaps the thermostat) and introduces you to the thrilling world of heating, cooling and illuminating your home using nothing but natural flows and an indecent amount of cleverness. Written by David Bainbridge and Ken Haggard—two luminaries who have probably been accused of trying to build homes on the sun itself—it’s packed with tales of sunlight behaving obediently and formulas that sound like they might have been invented by ancient solar monks. This is a book for anyone who has ever looked at their heating bill and thought, 'Surely, there’s a smarter way?' or for those who simply like the idea of a home that stays cozy even when the grid throws a tantrum. Throw in a delightful helping of eco-friendly building materials and a dash of history that reveals how green design isn’t so much new as it is an old idea rediscovered and you’ve got yourself a guide that’s part manual, part manifesto and wholly indispensable for anyone who fancies living a bit more in sync with the cosmos."
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4. Lighting Retrofit and Relighting: A Guide to Energy Efficient Lighting
2011 by James R. Benya, Donna J. Leban
In a universe teetering precariously on the brink of dimly lit chaos, Lighting Retrofit and Relighting emerges as the improbably definitive tome for anyone who’s ever wondered how to make the world glow more responsibly. Penned by James R. Benya and Donna J. Leban—two individuals presumably unbothered by the vast improbability of finding life’s meaning in lumens—this guide reveals how swapping out energy-sucking, geriatric light fixtures for sleek, eco-friendly alternatives can save money, save the planet, and, occasionally, save your sanity. Packed with cutting-edge advancements, illuminating case studies (literally) and enough energy audits to make a Vogon poet blush, it’s the sort of book that can make you believe in long-term returns on investment and the gentle, comforting hum of optimized lighting. Whether you're an energy auditor, designer, or just someone who's tired of stumbling around in the dark, this guide will light the way—mostly metaphorically, though the tech within might do it literally too.
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5. Light Right a practising engineer's manual on energy-efficient lighting: prospects and constraints
2004 by T Senthil Kumar and G Harikumar M K Halpeth, TERI Project Team
In a universe not entirely dissimilar to our own, where light bulbs dream of a better tomorrow and engineers occasionally ponder the mysteries of lighting the way to it, Light Right emerges as a dazzling manual on the ineffable quirks of energy-efficient illumination. With the enthusiasm of a photon at a nightclub, it explores how lighting—responsible for anywhere from a whisper of energy use in factories to an existential crisis-inducing 30% in swanky office complexes—can be tamed, optimized and possibly taught to dance. Packed with insights for everyone from facility managers to energy experts and peppered with real-world tales of triumph (and, presumably, the occasional flickering mishap), this book is less about flipping switches and more about flipping paradigms. If you’ve ever wondered how to save the planet one LED at a time, this guide will light your way with the precise charm of a sentient desk lamp.
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1. Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Lighting: a Bet for the Future
2020 by Manuel J. Hermoso-Orzáez, Alfonso Gago-Calderón
In a universe where lighting is more than just a means to avoid tripping over your furniture, Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Lighting: a Bet for the Future takes you on a thrilling journey through the dazzling world of electrical and lighting engineering. With LED technology lighting up the galaxy like a supernova (but without the fiery explosions), we find ourselves grappling with pesky problems like overheating and an ever-growing pile of regulations that seem to grow faster than a particularly ambitious houseplant. But fear not, intrepid reader! This book offers case studies that illuminate not only the future of energy-efficient lighting but also the brave new frontier of environmental sustainability. Perfect for anyone considering the perilous yet rewarding expedition into the realm of lighting innovation, it's a treasure trove of wisdom that will have you questioning whether your light bulb is saving the planet or just the last vestiges of your electric bill.
Download PDF
2. Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Sustainable Design Methods for Architects
2014 by Norbert Lechner
Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Sustainable Design Methods for Architects is not just a book; it’s more of a cosmic hitchhiker’s guide to keeping your buildings cool, warm and illuminated without throwing the planet into an existential crisis. It’s the kind of guide that explains how architects can align themselves with the whims of the sun, the breezes and the shadows, rather than endlessly battling them with noisy contraptions that eat electricity for breakfast. With a cheerful nod to sustainable design, the book is a sprawling odyssey through site selection, architectural wizardry and landscaping schemes that make the most of natural energy, while minimizing the need for mechanical gadgetry that seems hell-bent on accelerating global warming. Packed with diagrams, checklists and case studies (and yes, even an online portal for the hyper-curious), it’s like having an eccentric but brilliant alien tutor in the art of eco-conscious architecture. The fourth edition even ventures boldly into tropical design—because saving the planet shouldn’t stop at the equator. All in all, it’s an indispensable tome for anyone who’s ever stared at a building and thought, “Couldn’t this work a bit more like nature intended?”
Download PDF
3. Passive Solar Architecture: Heating, Cooling, Ventilation, Daylighting and More Using Natural Flows
2011 by David Bainbridge, Ken Haggard
"Imagine a book that not only understands the sun but might actually be on first-name terms with it. Passive Solar Architecture is a quirky yet profoundly useful guide that takes you by the hand (or perhaps the thermostat) and introduces you to the thrilling world of heating, cooling and illuminating your home using nothing but natural flows and an indecent amount of cleverness. Written by David Bainbridge and Ken Haggard—two luminaries who have probably been accused of trying to build homes on the sun itself—it’s packed with tales of sunlight behaving obediently and formulas that sound like they might have been invented by ancient solar monks. This is a book for anyone who has ever looked at their heating bill and thought, 'Surely, there’s a smarter way?' or for those who simply like the idea of a home that stays cozy even when the grid throws a tantrum. Throw in a delightful helping of eco-friendly building materials and a dash of history that reveals how green design isn’t so much new as it is an old idea rediscovered and you’ve got yourself a guide that’s part manual, part manifesto and wholly indispensable for anyone who fancies living a bit more in sync with the cosmos."
Download PDF
4. Lighting Retrofit and Relighting: A Guide to Energy Efficient Lighting
2011 by James R. Benya, Donna J. Leban
In a universe teetering precariously on the brink of dimly lit chaos, Lighting Retrofit and Relighting emerges as the improbably definitive tome for anyone who’s ever wondered how to make the world glow more responsibly. Penned by James R. Benya and Donna J. Leban—two individuals presumably unbothered by the vast improbability of finding life’s meaning in lumens—this guide reveals how swapping out energy-sucking, geriatric light fixtures for sleek, eco-friendly alternatives can save money, save the planet, and, occasionally, save your sanity. Packed with cutting-edge advancements, illuminating case studies (literally) and enough energy audits to make a Vogon poet blush, it’s the sort of book that can make you believe in long-term returns on investment and the gentle, comforting hum of optimized lighting. Whether you're an energy auditor, designer, or just someone who's tired of stumbling around in the dark, this guide will light the way—mostly metaphorically, though the tech within might do it literally too.
Download PDF
5. Light Right a practising engineer's manual on energy-efficient lighting: prospects and constraints
2004 by T Senthil Kumar and G Harikumar M K Halpeth, TERI Project Team
In a universe not entirely dissimilar to our own, where light bulbs dream of a better tomorrow and engineers occasionally ponder the mysteries of lighting the way to it, Light Right emerges as a dazzling manual on the ineffable quirks of energy-efficient illumination. With the enthusiasm of a photon at a nightclub, it explores how lighting—responsible for anywhere from a whisper of energy use in factories to an existential crisis-inducing 30% in swanky office complexes—can be tamed, optimized and possibly taught to dance. Packed with insights for everyone from facility managers to energy experts and peppered with real-world tales of triumph (and, presumably, the occasional flickering mishap), this book is less about flipping switches and more about flipping paradigms. If you’ve ever wondered how to save the planet one LED at a time, this guide will light your way with the precise charm of a sentient desk lamp.
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How to download PDF:
1. Install Google Books Downloader
2. Enter Book ID to the search box and press Enter
3. Click "Download Book" icon and select PDF*
* - note that for yellow books only preview pages are downloaded
