Lighting Design Basics, Second Edition provides the fundamental information the new designer needs in a concise, highly visual format. Two leading designers, both with decades of experience, offer straightforward coverage of concepts and techniques, and present realistic goals that can be used as guides to creating simple, typical lighting designs and when collaborating with professional designers on more complex projects. Design scenarios for more than twenty different spaces illustrate real-world case studies for illuminating residential and commercial spaces, from kitchens to doctors' offices. Each scenario includes an in-depth rationale for the proposed solution, insightful lighting distribution diagrams, floor plans, and details for lighting installation and construction. In addition, exercises allow development of lighting design skills in preparation for working on actual projects, as well as the NCIDQ and NCARB exams. Now packed with additional illustrations, Lighting Design Basics, Second Edition is an invaluable resource for students, as well as interior designers and architects studying for professional licensing exams.