Previously published as Lighting handbook.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Physics and optics of radiant power -- Vision: eye and brain -- Photobiology and nonvisual effects of optical radiation -- Perceptions and performance -- Concepts and language of lighting -- Color -- Light sources: technical characteristics -- Luminaires: forms and optics -- Measurement of light: photometry -- Calculation of light and its effects -- Lighting design: in the building design process -- Components of lighting design -- Light sources: application considerations -- Designing daylighting -- Designing electric lighting -- Lighting controls -- Energy management -- Economics -- Sustainability -- Contract documents -- Lighting for art -- Lighting for common applications -- Lighting for courts and correctional facilities -- Lighting for education -- Lighting for emergency, safety, and security -- Lighting for exteriors -- Lighting for health care -- Lighting for hospitality and entertainment -- Lighting for libraries -- Lighting for manufacturing -- Lighting for miscellaneous applications -- Lighting for offices -- Lighting for residences -- Lighting for retail -- Lighting for sports and recreation -- Lighting for transport -- Lighting for worship.