Print this page An Introduction Sustainable Lighting Design
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI
Course Outline
1. SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES
2. DAYLIGHTING
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
Upon completion of this course you will:
- Learn about sustainable lighting design and the LEED rating system;
- Learn about daylighting strategies for interior illumination;
- Learn the importance of fully shielded luminaires for roadway and area lighting;
- Learn about the concepts of light pollution and light trespass;
- Learn about light source life expectancy estimates;
- Learn about different lighting retrofit strategies;
- Learn how to retrofit existing troffer systems; and
- Learn how to maximize the lighting efficiency of building glazing systems.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for electrical and lighting engineers and other design and construction professionals wanting an introduction to the principles and strategies for sustainable lighting design.
Benefit for Attendee
This course will give electrical and lighting engineers and others information about the requirements for sustainable lighting design for buildings and exterior areas.
Course Introduction
This course provides introductory information about sustainable lighting design.
About Course Author
Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.
Course Content
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An Introduction Sustainable Lighting Design
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Course Summary
This course will give you professional tools that will help you to understand the technical, design and operating requirements for design of lighting systems for buildings that will be compatible with typical sustainable building goals.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
