Publications received
Publications received
REMOTE-SOURCE LIGHTING The "International Lighting Review "(ILR) has devoted the two last issues of 1993 (nos. 3 and 4) to so-called remote-source lighting.
EXIT SIGNS Two reports have been published recently on exit signs. The first, "LED Exit Signs", focuses exclusively on LED (Light-Emitting Diodes) technology and is published in the US-based ESource's "Tech Update" series.
BUILDING SCIENCE NEWS The "Center for Building Science" News is a new free quarterly newsletter describing the research and other activities of the Center and its three associated programs at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Berkeley, California.
ADVANCED BUILDINGS A new Canadian newsletter covers R&D (research and development) in the large-buildings field. The newsletter's focus is on energy efficiency, environmental issues, indoor health and comfort, and functional performance in such buildings.
NEW UK LIGHTING CODE Earlier this year, CIBSE, the British Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, published their new "CIBSE Code for interior lighting".
REMOTE-SOURCE LIGHTING · The International Lighting Review (ILR) has devoted the two last issues of 1993 (nos. 3 and 4) to so-called remote-source lighting. (I.e., techniques for leading daylight or artificial light through hollow "pipes" or tubes clad internally with reflecting material, or via fiber optics.)
Two articles give a brief introductory overview of the subject, dealing with the technology as such as well as possible applications. Four issues a year (published in English, French, Spanish, and German) cost NLG 96 (~$50) for air delivery within Europe, and NLG 113 (~$59) for airmail delivery elsewhere. Back issues cost NLG 20 (~$10,50).
Order from:
ILR, PO Box 721, 5600 AS Eindhoven,
The Netherlands
EXIT SIGNS · Two reports have been published recently on exit signs. The first,LED Exit Signs, focuses exclusively on LED (Light-Emitting Diodes) technology and is published in the US-based ESource's Tech Update series.
The report discusses energy implications of exit signs and deals with products on the North American market. One limitation for a reader outside North America is that the report does not discuss the different design requirements on exit signs in Europe. (See also IAEELNewsletter 3/93). For example, standards in most European countries require that the white text or pictogram be lit, as well as the background, but there are presently no white LEDs on the market. Single copies of the report can be purchased individually at a cost of US$50 from:
ESource
1033 Walnut St., Boulder, CO 80352-5114, USA
Fax: +1 303 440 8502
The other publication on exit signs was published in the Specifier Reports series from the Lighting Research Center in Troy, NY, USA. The report,Specifier Reports: Exit Signs, gives an exhaustive technology review and describes the testing of exit-sign performance at LRC. The tests are claimed to be the most extensive and accurate ever regarding exit-sign function in heavy smoke and under other tough conditions. Since the report is published as part of the US National Lighting Product Information Program, this report also deals with products for the North American market. However, much of the findings regarding visual requirements on exit signs should be applicable to other parts of the world as well. Order from:
LRC
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY 12180-3590, USA
Fax: +1 518 276 2999
BUILDING SCIENCE NEWS · The Center for Building Science News is a new free quarterly newsletter describing the research and other activities of the Center and its three associated programs at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Berkeley, California.
The Center is the home of three Energy & Environment Division programs: Building Technologies, Energy Analysis, and Indoor Environment. Researchers at the Center study a wide range of environmental, economic, and technical aspects of energy efficiency (including lighting). They provide technical support to energy and environmental policy makers, create institutions and demonstration programs, train students in the energy field, and facilitate technology transfer to the private sector.
Each issue of the newsletter covers research in all three programs, describes Center research facilities and technology transfer efforts, and provides contacts for further information.
Center for Building Science News
Ralph McLaughlin
Mail Stop 90-3058
Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
Fax: +1 510 486 5394
E-mail: RDMcLaughlin@lbl.gov
ADVANCED BUILDINGS · A new Canadian newsletter covers R&D (research and development) in the large-buildings field. The newsletter's focus is on energy efficiency, environmental issues, indoor health and comfort, and functional performance in such buildings.
Advanced Buildings is co-produced by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and CANMET, the technology arm of Natural Resources Canada (formerly Energy, Mines and Resources Canada).
Subscription fees: CA$79 for Canada (RAIC members CA$49), US$79 for USA, and US$96 for subscribers outside North America. Regular contributors to the newsletter can get free subscriptions.
Contact:
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Suite 330, 55 Murray St.,
Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5M3, Canada
Tel: +1 613 232 7165
Fax: +1 613 232 7559
NEW UK LIGHTING CODE · Earlier this year, CIBSE, the British Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, published their new CIBSE Code for interior lighting.
The present code updates the previous version from 1984. It deals with the effect of lighting conditions on task performance, appearance of the interior, and occupant comfort. The code also presents guidelines for maintained illuminance, as well as information and guidance concerning the energy and environmental aspects of lighting. Design criteria suitable for a large number of applications are also given. In addition, interior lighting equipment and suitable design procedures are described.
Because visual tasks, building form, surface finish, light sources, luminaires, and control systems will vary, guidelines in the code are given in terms of the end result desired. It is left to the designer to decide how the light should be provided.
Although this edition of the code contains many changes, the overall structure is still similar to that of the previous edition. There are many cross-references within the text, and the index is more comprehensive. The code contains several references to HSE (Health and Safety Executive) regulations arising from the many EU directives that impinge on lighting.
Price: £48.00 (~US$72)
CIBSE members £24.00 ($36)
CIBSE Publication Sales Dept
Tel: +44 181 675 5211
Fax: +44 181 675 6554