Since the discovery of fire, there has been an ongoing search for better lightingÑlighting that has the preferred properties of longevity, safety, energy-efficiency, ease of handling, and clarity. Fiber-optic technology satisfies these criteria and more, and so offers another tool for functional illumination. This trailblazing, comprehensive book presents an introduction to this revolutionary technology in easily understandable terms. It offers suggested applications for task, display, architectural, contour, transportation, museum, garden, water, and historical illumination. Fiberoptics in Architectural Lighting contains practical information in plain English; an arsenal of step-by-step checklists, how-to illustrations, color photos, plans, and examples of completed installations; and actual case studies of commercial, residential, institutional, industrial, and historic building projects from around the world, illustrating practical tips and caveats that provide the best results at the lowest cost. Whether youÕre an architect or designer, this all-in-one reference does more than any other guide to help you realize fiber-optic lighting indoors and outdoors and in every type of building. And that makes Fiberoptics in Architectural Lighting a resource you simply canÕt do without.
Date Published 9/1/1998
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Comments: Fascinating reading about a system that is fun to use. This book contains useful coverage of the glass as well as the more publicized plastic version of this system. It is filled with practical examples illustrated with photographs of both progress shots and completed work. Design professionals, contractors and building administrators will learn that this illumination can be operated affordably.
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Comments: An easy tool to comply with energy conservation The ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-1999 will soon be incorporated into enforceable building codes in every state. The use of glass fibre optics functional architectural lighting, along with the Standard's wattage restrictions and controls, will make compliance easier and more widespread.
This book explains the installation and applications of this completely different system so that they can be understood at every level.
Rated By: A reader
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Comments: An easy tool to comply with energy conservation The ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-1999 will soon be incorporated into enforceable building codes in every state. The use of glass fibre optics functional architectural lighting, along with the Standard's wattage restrictions and controls, will make compliance easier and more widespread.
This book explains the installation and applications of this completely different system so that they can be understood at every level.
Rated By: A reader
From: Unavailable
Rating:
Comments: An easy tool to comply with energy conservation The ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-1999 will soon be incorporated into enforceable building codes in every state. The use of glass fibre optics functional architectural lighting, along with the Standard's wattage restrictions and controls, will make compliance easier and more widespread.
This book explains the installation and applications of this completely different system so that they can be understood at every level.
Since the discovery of fire, there has been an ongoing search for better lightingÑlighting that has the preferred properties of longevity, safety, energy-efficiency, ease of handling, and clarity. Fiber-optic technology satisfies these criteria and more, and so offers another tool for functional illumination. This trailblazing, comprehensive book presents an introduction to this revolutionary technology in easily understandable terms. It offers suggested applications for task, display, architectural, contour, transportation, museum, garden, water, and historical illumination. Fiberoptics in Architectural 
