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Howard, Brian; Leitman, Seth; and Brinsky, William. Green Lighting. US: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics, 2010.

Green Lighting

Authors: Brian Howard, Seth Leitman and William Brinsky

Published:  September 2010

eISBN: 9780071630177 0071630171 | ISBN: 9780071630160
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  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • 1 The Benefits of Changing Your Lighting
  • Lighting’s Big Footprint
  • Companies See the Light—and the Savings
  • Lighting a Cozy, Functional Home—for Less
  • Riding the Wave of Green Awareness
  • Specific Benefits of Green Lighting
  • Better Overall Economic Health
  • Improved Property Values
  • Improved Comfort, Employee Attendance, and Tenant Retention
  • Increased Productivity
  • Boosting Sales
  • Lighting and the Environment
  • Green Lighting Is Becoming Law
  • Summary
  • 2 Basic Lighting Terms and Explanations
  • What Is Efficient Lighting?
  • What Is Light?
  • What Is Lighting?
  • Basic Concepts of Electricity
  • Utility Billing
  • Lighting Basics
  • Color Temperature and Color Rendering Index
  • Daylighting
  • Green Building Labels
  • NAHB National Green Building Program
  • EPA’s Energy Star for Homes
  • USGBC’s LEED
  • ISO 14000
  • Summary
  • 3 Incandescent, Halogen, and Gas-Discharge Lighting
  • History and Technological Overview
  • Problems with Incandescent Bulbs
  • Types of Incandescent Bulbs
  • Standard Incandescent Bulbs (and Variations)
  • Halogens
  • Low-Pressure Sodium Lighting
  • High-Intensity-Discharge Lighting
  • Mercury Vapor Bulbs
  • High-Pressure Sodium Bulbs
  • Metal Halide Bulbs
  • Summary
  • 4 Fluorescent Lighting
  • Technological Overview
  • History of Fluorescent Lighting
  • Fluorescent Tube and Circline Bulbs
  • Cold Weather Fluorescents
  • Fluorescent Tube Nomenclature
  • Compact Fluorescent Lighting (CFLs)
  • Integrated versus Nonintegrated CFLs
  • Direct Current (dc) CFLs
  • CFL Advantages
  • Concerns with CFLs
  • "Harsh” or Unpleasant Light Quality
  • Decreased Lifespans and Switching Frequency
  • Time to Achieve Full Brightness
  • Light Decay
  • Audible Noise
  • Trouble with Timers and Sensors
  • Heat Damage
  • Vibration Damage
  • Interference with Infrared Signals
  • Power Factor: Effects on Power Quality
  • Fluorescent Lamps and Mercury
  • Low-Mercury and Safety CFLs
  • CFLs Actually Reduce the Amount of Mercury in the Air
  • But What Happens if a CFL Does Break?
  • When a CFL Stops Working, Will It Start Emitting Mercury?
  • How to Further Minimize the Risk from Mercury in CFLs
  • Types of CFLs
  • Energy Star CFLs
  • Dimmable CFLs
  • Fluorescent Induction Lamps
  • Cold-Cathode Fluorescent Lamps (CCFLs)
  • Advantages of CCFLs
  • Disadvantages of CCFLs
  • Summary
  • 5 Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
  • History and Technological Overview
  • How Does an LED Work?
  • Environmental Benefits of LEDs
  • Concerns with LEDs
  • Cost
  • Dimming, Brightness, and Light Quality
  • Lifespan
  • Light Pollution
  • Uses for LEDs
  • Indicator Lights
  • Backlighting of Displays
  • Auto and Marine Lights
  • Signs and Traffic Signals
  • Street Lighting
  • Industrial and Structural Lighting
  • Stage and Strobe Lights
  • Track Lighting
  • Accent Lighting
  • Holiday Lights
  • Night Lights
  • Flashlights and Desklights
  • Fluorescent Tube Replacers
  • Retrofit Bulbs
  • Grow Lights
  • Liquid-Cooled LEDs
  • Summary
  • 6 Fixtures and Controls
  • Types of Fixtures
  • Moisture Designations
  • Energy Star Certified
  • Floor Lamps
  • Table Lamps
  • Sconces
  • Vanity Lights
  • Pendant Lights
  • Chandeliers
  • Ceiling Fan Lights
  • Track and Cable Lights
  • Flush-Mount Fixtures
  • Suspended Downlights
  • Recessed Downlights
  • Under-Cabinet Lighting
  • Architectural Luminaires
  • High- and Low-Bay Lights
  • Outdoor Lighting
  • Low-Voltage Lighting
  • Lighting Controls
  • Dimmers
  • Motion and Occupancy Sensors
  • Photosensors
  • Timers
  • Integrated Fixtures
  • Wireless Sensors
  • Whole-House and Whole-Building Systems
  • Summary
  • 7 Beyond Energy to Green Lighting Materials and Processes
  • A Visit to Fire & Water
  • Eco-Friendly Materials
  • Funky Recycled Fixtures
  • Nontoxic Finishes
  • Recyclability of Fixtures
  • Reduce Materials
  • Packaging
  • Manufacturer Operations
  • Transportation
  • Make Your Own Lamps
  • Summary
  • 8 Lighting Best Practices and Daylighting
  • Indoor Lighting Strategies
  • Know When to Turn Off Your Lights
  • Avoid Overlighting
  • Choose the Right Light for the Job
  • Lighting Room by Room
  • Outdoor Lighting
  • Lighting Maintenance
  • Daylighting
  • Skylights
  • Advanced Daylight Harvesting
  • Summary
  • 9 Solar and Next-Generation Lighting
  • Solar Lighting
  • Solar Outdoor Lights
  • Solar Lights for Developing Countries
  • Next-Gen Lighting Technology
  • Organic Light-Emitting Diodes
  • Quantum Dot LEDs
  • Vu1
  • Plasma Lighting (and Lava Lamps!)
  • High-Concept Future Systems
  • Summary
  • Appendix: Resources
  • Government
  • Tools
  • Advocacy
  • Retailers
  • Lighting Manufacturers
  • LED Specialists
  • Magazines
  • Books
  • Index