We often do not fully understand what lighting can do for us. We know that we need lighting, but often that is as far as the thinking goes. We do a really good job, however, of conceptualizing the costs of those lighting systems because we can readily measure those costs. Reducing costs will certain...

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Main Author:	Rea, Mark Stanley 1950- (Author)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Bellingham, Wash. SPIE 2013
Series:	SPIE Press monograph PM228 SPIE Digital Library
Subjects:	Lighting Electric lighting / Energy consumption Lighting, Architectural and decorative Beleuchtungstechnik Beleuchtung Electronic books
Online Access:	FHD01 Volltext
Summary:	We often do not fully understand what lighting can do for us. We know that we need lighting, but often that is as far as the thinking goes. We do a really good job, however, of conceptualizing the costs of those lighting systems because we can readily measure those costs. Reducing costs will certainly increase the value ratio for lighting if the benefits of the lighting system are held constant. Without a clear purpose for the lighting system, and no clear idea of benefits, there is little else that can be used in the value engineering process. This book is dedicated to the notion that our society undervalues light because we do not properly measure the benefits of light, in terms of both the lighting system and how it is applied. Consequently, we unnecessarily waste our natural and capital resources. The problems associated with inadequate light-measurement systems are not hard to grasp or even to fix, and are the subject of Value Metrics for Better Lighting. This book was written as a starting point for thoughtful consideration, discussion, and action by those vested in better and more-sustainable lighting, including manufacturers, practitioners, regulators, advocates, educators, and, of course, users
Physical Description:	1 online resource (110 pages) illustrations
ISBN:	9780819493231
DOI:	10.1117/3.1000979