Lighting Masterplan 7.5 credits

The course covers the different parts of a lighting masterplan and the process for developing such a plan. It includes theoretical, practical and user-oriented aspects of producing and applying a lighting masterplan. In addition, overarching administrative issues related to investigation, design and programming of lighting control are studied. User perspectives as well as economic and energy-related issues associated with the design and use of control systems are also addressed. The course also addresses how Computer Aided Design (CAD) is used and provides knowledge of its application. The course includes the following elements: - Analysis methods - Information gathering - Analysis of existing lighting masterplans - Analysis of premises and/or buildings as a basis for designing lighting masterplans - Writing and designing lighting masterplans - Presentation and communication techniques - Building regulations and requirements - Study of current research in the field - Computer aided design (CAD)