DIGITAL TERRAIN MODELING & SITE GRADING
• Introduction: The study of illuminating exterior architecture safely while using accent light to enhance design forms at night.
Instructor Profile
Prerequisites
Description
• Topics Covered: Photometric files (IES data); direct vs. indirect lighting; color rendering index (CRI); light pollution mitigation (dark-sky rules).
• Course Objectives: Design dramatic, efficient nighttime exterior environments without creating glare or excessive light spill.
• Learning Outcomes: Draw clear electrical fixture layout maps, calculate lux requirements for public paths, and render accurate night scenes.
• Tools & Materials: Lighting calculation software (DIALux); sample outdoor LED lamps and fixtures.
Course Rules
• Course Rules: Dark-Sky Compliance: Lighting designs that generate un-shielded, vertical upward glare violating dark-sky ecological protocols fail automatically. IES Validation: All digital render files must utilize authentic manufacturer photometric data files for real-world lighting estimation.
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