2021 Fundamentals of Lighting Course

  Module Schedule:

Module 1: Tuesday, April 20^th – History, Professional Practice, Defining Light, Vision, Color, Light & Health taught by Naomi Miller (Portland). In this introductory presentation we will cover the history of light and lighting, define light through both physics and metrics, illustrate the four components of vision and discuss various aspects of color theory from color mixing to the color rendering index.

Module 2: Thursday, April 22^nd – Electric Light Sources and Auxiliary Devices taught by Ryan Sonnenberg and Josh Bornia (Edmonton). Light sources including filament, gas discharge and solid state (LED) will be presented. Lamp applications, equipment necessary to power these sources and other considerations will also be reviewed.

Module 3: Tuesday, April 27^th – Daylighting taught by Krysten Ernst & Victoria Yong-Hing (Regina/Saskatoon). This session will introduce daylight as a light source in buildings, including design considerations, daylight delivery systems, control methods, performance, and metrics.

Module 4: Thursday, April 29^th – Luminaires taught by Doug Prusky (Calgary) & Jay Kuypers (Winnipeg). Luminaire forms and optics are introduced along with classifications by application, distribution, and mounting method. We will discuss additional luminaire attributes relating to performance and maintenance.

Module 5: Tuesday, May 4^th – Controls taught by Shaun Darragh (Seattle). Lighting control types, strategies, methods, and protocols are introduced in this session. In addition, integrating lighting controls with other building systems and a discussion of controls applications is included.

Module 6: Thursday, May 6^th – Photometry, Metrics & Computer Calculations taught by Jennifer Jaques (Austin). The elements of photometric testing and reporting will be presented. The role of lighting design calculation as part of the design process is reviewed and calculation methods, including the Lumen Method for average illuminance and the point method for illuminance at a point will be presented and applied. Computer calculations and rendering techniques are also discussed.

Module 7: Tuesday, May 11^th – Codes & Standards, Economics taught by Jeff Schwartz (Portland) and Sunil Nakai (Edmonton). In this session, safety and Energy codes and standards are introduced. Trends in energy management and strategies to achieve energy saving goals are discussed, along with the role of economic analysis as part of an overall lighting design. Methods for economic analysis including Life Cycle Cost Benefit Analysis are modeled and applied.

Module 8: Thursday, May 13^th – Lighting Design Process and Techniques, Sustainability &    Commissioning taught by Dan Salinas (Seattle). The lighting design process, from programming through construction is reviewed in depth. We will discuss factors for design decisions and application considerations as part of the overall design process. Industry ratings for sustainability including LEED and building commissioning practices are also covered.

Module 9: Tuesday, May 18^th – Lighting for Interiors taught by Walter Gretschmann (Winnipeg) & Trina Larsen (Edmonton). The art and craft of interior lighting applied in various building and space types is a make-or-break factor in an overall interior design. Examples of designs are shown and the role of lighting within the well-designed interior is discussed. We will also discuss research relating to human perception and reaction to interior environments and the important role of lighting within those findings.

Module 10: Thursday, May 20^th – Lighting for Exteriors taught by Ian Martens (Calgary). Great lighting effects are not just for the indoors. Exterior lighting methods and applications from public spaces to roadways to sports lighting are discussed. The effect of lighting on the exterior environment and exterior lighting controls techniques are also included.