Lighting for the built environment. Lighting for museums and art galleries
Lighting Guide LG 8
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Mechanical & Electrical Supplement
Series
Lighting Guide
Abstract
Discusses lighting issues which apply to museums, galleries and historic buildings. Areas covered include: lighting principles, brightness, direction and colour of light and working with these properties, natural and electric light, material degradation, security and emergency lighting.
Author
Vane, M. S.
History
Supersedes 2015 version. Dated September 2021. The Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) is part of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).
ISBN
9781914543098
Subjects
- Building types
- Museums/art galleries/conference centres/display facilities
- Building services
- Electrical services
- Lighting
Publisher History
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers received its Royal Charter in 1976. They promote careers of building services engineers by accrediting courses of study in further and higher education, and by approving work based training programmes. Their publications include technical guidance and codes which set the criteria for best practice in the profession.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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