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Lighting Foundations: Understanding Legacy Lighting Technologies & Basic Metrics

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Program Level
Introductory
Prerequisites
None
Advanced Prep
None

Learning Objectives

  1. Learning Objective 1

    Identify and explain the different types of common lighting technologies and their applications.

  2. Learning Objective 2

    Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of various lighting technologies in different contexts.

  3. Learning Objective 3

    Develop strategies for lighting in different environments, considering aesthetics and functionality.

  4. Learning Objective 4

    Describe the impact of lighting on spatial perception and user comfort.

Course preview

Our continuing education courses keep you focused on what matters most in architecture and design. Achieve more with continuing education that blends trusted expertise with real world application.

This course provides a thorough introduction to lighting technologies and metrics, focusing on foundational lighting principles in building systems. Topics include comparisons of various lamp types, daylighting techniques, the impact of light on user comfort and spatial perception, and key metrics such as Color Rendering Index, Correlated Color Temperature, and efficacy. While LEDs now lead the market, familiarity with the legacy technologies they often replace in the context of these principles provides valuable insights to improve lighting decisions today.

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Refund Policy

If you are not satisfied with your continuing education purchase, request a full refund within 30 days of enrollment before a certificate of completion is issued.

Cancelation Policy

Annual continuing education memberships may be canceled at any time from your account settings; access continues through the end of the current billing period.

Complaint Resolution Policy

Questions or concerns regarding course content, credit reporting, or certificates may be directed to Amber Book support at info@amberbook.com.

Amber Book is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 40410829. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA-3837, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.