Lighting the Electronic Office (Architecture)

Lighting the Electronic Office (Architecture) Review

Health issues in the work environment are a priority in everyone’s mind. Many times, however, only the obvious issues are addressed—air quality, thermal comfort and the like. Poor lighting in the electronic workplace contributes to many health-related problems. Yet lighting is typically addressed as a decorative element or as an energy waste. Lighting can be attractive and efficient, but lighting needs to be based on user needs. Headaches, backaches, and neck cramps—often attributed to poor back support, video screen color, image clarity, or flicker rate—are typically the result of glare on the video display terminal (VDT), which can cause the observer to lean awkwardly in the chair. Not even the most expensive chair can correct this problem. The answer? Techniques for proper lighting that are thoroughly explained here. Lighting the Electronic Office offers efficient solutions and systematically examines all issues of this critical problem. Written by Gary Steffy, one of the industry’s top experts on the subject, this singular resource analyzes current legislative standards and voluntary guidelines, then develops a consensus and recommends means of implementation. You won’t have to dig for information either; a concise outline presents all the information in one place. Steffy thoroughly explains:

• Transient adaptation
• Visual fatigue
• Distractions
• Perceived light levels
• Veiling reflections

You’ll also learn about the host of local, state, national, and international guidelines that have been developed over the past decade to improve electronic work settings, and how they differ. The author shows you how to create comfortable, productive, and healthy visual environments using specific design criteria and lighting techniques. Survey forms help you collect appropriate information and then interpret and use it. Performance guidelines are discussed along with the interpretation of lighting criteria. The author even includes detailed equipment recommendations that , when used properly, can meet the guideline criteria. How does it work? The author demonstrates his model lighting guideline with detailed case studies, each including:

• Lighting criteria summaries
• Lighting design ideas
• As-built results
• Equipment selection and specification

You can easily put theory into practice using the handy resource chapter where you’ll find a broad list of contact addresses for obtaining the cited guidelines, as well as a contact list for the cited lighting equipment. Whether you design, manage, administer, or work in an electronic office, this comprehensive resource will tell you what you need to know about video display terminal operation and lighting, and current practice and design.

Simplified Design of Building Lighting (Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides)

Simplified Design of Building Lighting (Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides) Review

Uses a simple and practical approach to cover typical components and design of ordinary, uncomplicated systems for building lighting basics. Both natural lighting and electrical lighting are included and both the Commission Internationale d'Eclairage and IESNA methods are introduced for daylighting calculations. An expanded version of the point method is shown that covers all orientations instead of only orthogonal relationships. Along with terms and fixtures commonly used in the profession, each chapter includes numerous examples, ending with exercises and study questions that enable readers to better understand the material.

The 2011 Import and Export Market for Ceramic Sinks, Wash Basins, Wash Basin Pedestals, Baths, Bidets, Water Closet Pans, Flushing Cisterns, Urinals, and Similar Sanitary Fixtures in Sweden

The 2011 Import and Export Market for Ceramic Sinks, Wash Basins, Wash Basin Pedestals, Baths, Bidets, Water Closet Pans, Flushing Cisterns, Urinals, and Similar Sanitary Fixtures in Sweden Review

On the demand side, exporters and strategic planners focusing on ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals, and similar sanitary fixtures in Sweden face a number of questions. Which countries are supplying ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals, and similar sanitary fixtures to Sweden? How important is Sweden compared to others in terms of the entire global and regional market? How much do the imports of ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals, and similar sanitary fixtures vary from one country of origin to another in Sweden? On the supply side, Sweden also exports ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals, and similar sanitary fixtures. Which countries receive the most exports from Sweden? How are these exports concentrated across buyers? What is the value of these exports and which countries are the largest buyers?

This report was created for strategic planners, international marketing executives and import/export managers who are concerned with the market for ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals, and similar sanitary fixtures in Sweden. With the globalization of this market, managers can no longer be contented with a local view. Nor can managers be contented with out-of-date statistics which appear several years after the fact. I have developed a methodology, based on macroeconomic and trade models, to estimate the market for ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals, and similar sanitary fixtures for those countries serving Sweden via exports, or supplying from Sweden via imports. It does so for the current year based on a variety of key historical indicators and econometric models.

In what follows, Chapter 2 begins by summarizing where Sweden fits into the world market for imported and exported ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals, and similar sanitary fixtures. The total level of imports and exports on a worldwide basis, and those for Sweden in particular, is estimated using a model which aggregates across over 150 key country markets and projects these to the current year. From there, each country represents a percent of the world market. This market is served from a number of competitive countries of origin. Based on both demand- and supply-side dynamics, market shares by country of origin are then calculated across each country market destination. These shares lead to a volume of import and export values for each country and are aggregated to regional and world totals. In doing so, we are able to obtain maximum likelihood estimates of both the value of each market and the share that Sweden is likely to receive this year. From these figures, rankings are calculated to allow managers to prioritize Sweden compared to other major country markets. In this way, all the figures provided in this report are forecasts that can be combined with internal information sources for strategic planning purposes.

Lighting Upgrades: A Guide for Facility Managers, Second Edition

Lighting Upgrades: A Guide for Facility Managers, Second Edition Review

Green Lights lighting specialist Damon Wood takes you step-by-step through upgrading a lighting system, in either a retrofit or complete redesign scenario, for the purpose of increasing both energy efficiency and productivity. This guide is designed for use by anyone who needs to understand the principles of lighting and light's impact on conservation, productivity and safety. Readers will find valuable discussion of lighting quality, upgrade strategies, applications, technologies, economics, maintenance, project implementation and methods for assessing specific opportunities. This fully illustrated guide addresses these issues in lay terms and in an easy-to-understand, logical style.

Human Factors in Lighting, Second Edition

Human Factors in Lighting, Second Edition Review

The availability of electric lighting has changed the lives of people the world over and lighting is a major consumer of energy, yet little has been written about the forms of lighting that can alter human visual capabilities and enhance productivity, ensure comfort and create appropriate lighting conditions. It is important to understand the forms of lighting available, and their appropriateness to specific activities, in order to apply the technology most effectively.

This book is a comprehensive review of the interaction of people and lighting and supercedes the author's classic Human Factors in Lighting. The technology has changed markedly in recent years with the introduction of new light sources and new methods of light distribution. The significance of specialist lighting applications, such as photobiology, are now becoming better understood. The nature of work itself has changed, and hence so have lighting requirements. Equally, the development of the technology has created new opportunities for improving peoples' work and leisure environments.

Wood Pellet Heating Systems: The Earthscan Expert Handbook on Planning, Design and Installation (Earthscan Expert Series)

Wood Pellet Heating Systems: The Earthscan Expert Handbook on Planning, Design and Installation (Earthscan Expert Series) Review

Wood Pellet Heating Systems is a comprehensive handbook covering all aspects of wood pellet heating technology. The use of wood pellets as an alternative heating fuel is already well established in several countries and is becoming widespread as fossil fuel prices continue to rise and awareness of climate change grows. Wood pellets are a carbon-neutral technology, convenient to use, and can easily be integrated into existing central heating systems or used in independent space heaters. This fully-illustrated and easy-to-follow guide shows how wood-pellet heating works, the different types of systems - from small living room stove systems to larger central heating systems for institutions - how they are installed, and even how wood pellets are manufactured. Featuring examples from around the world, it has been written for heating engineers and plumbers who are interested in installing systems, home owners and building managers who are considering purchasing a system, advanced DIYers, building engineers and architects, but will be of interest to anyone who requires a clear guide to wood pellet technology.

Practical Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (Trade, Technology & Industry)

Practical Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (Trade, Technology & Industry) Review

Quick reference to the basic for professional technicians. Comprehensive overview of HVAC fundamentals.

PPM for Heating & Cooling Technicians (Delmar's Practical Problems in Mathematics Series)

PPM for Heating & Cooling Technicians (Delmar's Practical Problems in Mathematics Series) Review

From basic arithmetic to using formulas, this fully updated edition applies essential practical math skills directly to the field of heating and cooling technology. All math concepts use terminology specific to the HVAC-R trade to help technicians prepare for problems they will encounter on the job. The entire range of mathematics problems used in the field are covered - from whole numbers, fractions, ratio and proportion, to percentages, measures, formulas, and trigonometry. Useful practice opportunities in the book also help readers learn to write up estimates and bills.

Architectural Lighting

Architectural Lighting Review

Extensively revised, this Second Edition offers architects and designers the most current thinking and practice in their profession on the scientific properties of light, the uses of natural and electric light in buildings, lighting effects and applications, and design tools and processes. To help the reader on the job, there is full coverage of lighting calculation methods, including the Lumen Method, as well as a number of useful CAD and computer rendering solutions.

Environmental Control Systems: Heating, Cooling, Lighting

Environmental Control Systems: Heating, Cooling, Lighting Review

A text/reference for architects and architectural engineering students taking a course on energy methods, this work places emphasis on the impact of heating, cooling and lighting on site of building design and features a variety of case studies as illustration. It includes over 640 diagrams and drawings emphasizing important concepts and over 250 study questions to consolidate learning.

Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning: Analysis and Design

Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning: Analysis and Design Review

The latest changes in the ASHRAE literature are reflected in this new edition of the HVAC text. It includes expanded coverage of automatic control and moist air properties, and contains new data for floor slabs and underground walls and floors. Increased emphasis has been placed on the effects of barometric pressure. The text now covers energy calculation by the bin method, design of large hydronic systems with variable flow, and the energy grade line concept, and includes new data for duct fittings and compressor performance. The book uses a dual system of units.

The 2009 Import and Export Market for Iron or Steel Radiators and Their Parts in Bulgaria

The 2009 Import and Export Market for Iron or Steel Radiators and Their Parts in Bulgaria Review

On the demand side, exporters and strategic planners focusing on iron or steel radiators and their parts in Bulgaria face a number of questions. Which countries are supplying iron or steel radiators and their parts to Bulgaria? How important is Bulgaria compared to others in terms of the entire global and regional market? How much do the imports of iron or steel radiators and their parts vary from one country of origin to another in Bulgaria? On the supply side, Bulgaria also exports iron or steel radiators and their parts. Which countries receive the most exports from Bulgaria? How are these exports concentrated across buyers? What is the value of these exports and which countries are the largest buyers?

This report was created for strategic planners, international marketing executives and import/export managers who are concerned with the market for iron or steel radiators and their parts in Bulgaria. With the globalization of this market, managers can no longer be contented with a local view. Nor can managers be contented with out-of-date statistics which appear several years after the fact. I have developed a methodology, based on macroeconomic and trade models, to estimate the market for iron or steel radiators and their parts for those countries serving Bulgaria via exports, or supplying from Bulgaria via imports. It does so for the current year based on a variety of key historical indicators and econometric models.

In what follows, Chapter 2 begins by summarizing where Bulgaria fits into the world market for imported and exported iron or steel radiators and their parts. The total level of imports and exports on a worldwide basis, and those for Bulgaria in particular, is estimated using a model which aggregates across over 150 key country markets and projects these to the current year. From there, each country represents a percent of the world market. This market is served from a number of competitive countries of origin. Based on both demand- and supply-side dynamics, market shares by country of origin are then calculated across each country market destination. These shares lead to a volume of import and export values for each country and are aggregated to regional and world totals. In doing so, we are able to obtain maximum likelihood estimates of both the value of each market and the share that Bulgaria is likely to receive this year. From these figures, rankings are calculated to allow managers to prioritize Bulgaria compared to other major country markets. In this way, all the figures provided in this report are forecasts that can be combined with internal information sources for strategic planning purposes.

Central Heating, Installation, Maintenance and Repair

Central Heating, Installation, Maintenance and Repair Review

An intelligent readers guide to selecting, installing and managing a heating system. The book explains how the component parts of the system work and adopts a practical approach including the practicalities of installing a working heating system. The book is well illustrated and has some thoughtful fault diagnosis and trouble-shooting tables to help avoid much inconvenience and possibly save a fortune on plumbers.

Planning of Geothermal District Heating Systems

Planning of Geothermal District Heating Systems Review

Geothermal waters, hot enough to provide direct heating, are available in many parts of the world. Some are exploited already but many more are only now being considered, as planners begin to recognize the environmental benefits of this unfamiliar energy resource. The relative economic benefits are more marginal, however, and a successful scheme requires careful design and optimization. The nature of geothermal resources imposes special conditions which may be unfamiliar to many plant engineers. In addition, many different approaches are possible, depending on the characteristics of the resource and the user and on the operator's requirements. Must the scheme be optimized for energy recovery or for financial return, or is it more important that it should remain profitable over as wide a range of conditions as possible?
This book, written by professional plant engineers with first-hand experience, is designed to guide plant engineers through the different options and to help in this optimization process.

The Art of Illumination: Residential Lighting Design

The Art of Illumination: Residential Lighting Design Review

A practical guide to residential lighting, both new and remodelled, this text presents step-by-step instructions for lighting solutions for each room in the house and exterior surrounding areas.

Residential Heat Pumps: Installation and Troubleshooting

Residential Heat Pumps: Installation and Troubleshooting Review

This book takes an in-depth look at positive innovations in the field of heat pumps and will provide the technician with the information needed for: understanding the principles used in both air source and water source heat pumps including the subcategories in each of these major categories, determining the appropriate system for a particular residence, installing the system properly, aiding the homeowner in maintaining the system, and troubleshooting and repairing the system component by component.

How To Build School Houses; With Systems Of Heating, Lighting, And Ventilation

How To Build School Houses; With Systems Of Heating, Lighting, And Ventilation Review

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.