Reading Room: Designing with Light

Designing With Light: The Art, Science, and Practice of Architectural Lighting Design
By Jason Livingston | $68

Lighting is an essential element of interior design, and despite its ubiquity, is difficult to truly master. Design With Light contains special discussions in color, light, and health, as well as the latest information on energy efficient lighting, control systems, and other technologies. A comprehensive introduction to the use of lighting to define and enhance a space, this book explores all aspects of the process—aesthetics, technology, and practicalities—in a concise manner designed to provide the reader with a full working knowledge of lighting design.