Showing posts with label Lighting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lighting. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Losing Edison: Beautiful, Sustainable Lighting at Home

Losing Edison: Beautiful, Sustainable Lighting at Home Review



With all of the confusion and media hype surrounding the phasing out of the incandescent light bulb, it's easy to understand why home owners are frustrated. Losing Edison is a simple introduction to residential lighting design that begins with the incandescent phase out, and then guides the reader through the basic principles of good lighting at home.

Ultimately, the aim of this book is to give homeowners the basic knowledge and common language they need to engage interior designers, lighting designers, architects and contractors in a learned discussion about lighting.

So whether you're about to renovate your kitchen or just want to know what light bulbs to buy, Losing Edison has something for everyone that wants to live in more beautiful, sustainable light.

Here's what Apartment Therapy had to say:

"The book is filled with easy to understand, useful information including the most recent information on incandescent regulations. Bedell explains which types of incandescents are being phased out, when this will happen and why.

And while the book includes some technical information, it is not just for those interested in the science of the bulb. The book is organized so that the most practical and applicable information about bulb types and lighting design is easy to find and to understand. Sustainability tips are peppered in along the way in this book which aims to help "boost our collective effort to reduce energy and resource consumption."


Friday, January 6, 2012

Green Lighting (Tab Green Guru Guides)

Green Lighting (Tab Green Guru Guides) Review



Green Lighting (Tab Green Guru Guides) Feature

  • ISBN13: 9780071630160
  • Condition: New
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Flip the switch to energy-efficient lighting

This do-it-yourself guide makes it easy to upgrade residential and commercial lighting to reduce costs and environmental impact while maintaining or even improving the quality of the lighting. Filled with step-by-step instructions, Green Lighting shows you how to save money and energy with light-emitting diodes (LEDs), compact fluorescent lighting (CFL), solar lights, windows, skylights, fixtures, controls, and other bright ideas. Methods for calculating return on investment, plus recommended sources for energy-efficient products, are included in this practical resource. Green Lighting covers:

  • Color temperature measurements
  • In-depth details on the differences between LEDs and CFLs
  • How utilities bill for electricity usage
  • Comparing wattage and determining energy savings
  • ENERGY STAR® ratings
  • Purchasing appropriate bulbs, fixtures, and sensors
  • Developing a comprehensive green lighting plan for your entire home, office, or commercial environment
  • Incandescent, halogen, and gas-discharge lighting
  • Solar and next-generation lighting