Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Lighting Engineers and Designers
• Electrical Engineers
• Architects and Interior Designers
• Facility and Energy Managers
• Project Engineers and Consultants
• Professionals involved in lighting planning and control systems

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Apply advanced lighting design principles to architectural, industrial, and outdoor projects.
• Analyze photometric data and lighting performance using professional tools.
• Integrate energy-efficient and sustainable lighting solutions.
• Implement intelligent lighting controls and automation systems.
• Design lighting systems that meet human comfort, visual performance, and aesthetic needs.
• Evaluate compliance with international lighting standards and regulations.

DAY 1

Fundamentals and Advanced Concepts in Lighting Design

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-test
• Review of lighting fundamentals (luminance, illuminance, glare, color rendering, CCT)
• Principles of advanced lighting design
• Understanding human visual perception and lighting comfort
• Photometric quantities and measurement techniques
• Light sources and modern luminaires (LED, OLED, laser-based lighting, etc.)
• Lighting standards and regulations (CIE, IES, EN, ISO)
• Case Study

DAY 2

Lighting Calculations and Design Methodologies

• Luminous flux and intensity calculations
• Point-by-point and zonal cavity methods
• Photometric data (IES/LDT files) interpretation
• Advanced daylighting integration techniques
• Glare control and visual comfort metrics (UGR, DGP)
• Color quality metrics (CRI, TM-30, GAI)
• Workshop

DAY 3

Lighting Applications and Energy Efficiency

• Architectural and interior lighting design techniques
• Industrial, roadway, and outdoor lighting design
• Energy-efficient lighting technologies
• Sustainable design principles and green building standards (LEED, WELL, BREEAM)
• Integration of natural and artificial lighting
• Case Study

DAY 4

Intelligent Lighting Systems and Controls

• Smart lighting systems and IoT integration
• Dimming and control strategies (DALI, KNX, DMX, 0–10V, wireless protocols)
• Sensors and automation (occupancy, daylight, and environmental)
• Human-centric and circadian lighting design
• Advanced topics: Tunable white and dynamic color lighting
• Lighting data management and predictive maintenance
• Workshop

DAY 5

Advanced Design Workshop and Case Studies

• Comprehensive lighting design project (indoor or outdoor)
• Design workflow: concept → calculation → visualization → documentation
• Rendering and visualization techniques
• Evaluation and optimization of lighting design performance
• Troubleshooting and common design challenges
• Review of emerging trends: adaptive lighting, Li-Fi, and sustainable materials
• Final presentations and group discussion
•  Post-test
• Certificate ceremony