HS2005 Ljus och människa 7,5 hp

Basis of light for humans related to visual, perceptual, biological, architectural and cultural requirements. 

Theoretical basis in luminaire design including tools for the product design process.

The character of light sources and their field of application.

Materials and how they can be used and effect on light distribution.

Workbook presentation and reflections

The aim is to ensure that the student possesses the required knowledge within the basics of light for human beings. Understanding of the physical and visual based fundamentals in light and lighting. Theoretical basis in architectural lighting design, including methods and tools for the lighting design process. Good knowledge of the character of light sources and their field of application. Skills in practical lighting distribution and understanding of the rules How different materials can be used and their effect on light distribution.

In order to be eligible for this programme, a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Design or Engineering of at least 180 ECTS must be completed. The degree must contain at least 50 ECTS of Architecture and Design subjects.

M. Rea, Lighting Handbook, 9th ed, IESNA, NY, 2000  Peter R. Boyce, Human Factors in Lighting, 2nd ed., LRC, NY

• SEM1 - Seminarium, 3,0 hp, betygsskala: P, F
• PRO1 - Projekt, 4,5 hp, betygsskala: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examinator beslutar, baserat på rekommendation från KTH:s handläggare av stöd till studenter med funktionsnedsättning, om eventuell anpassad examination för studenter med dokumenterad, varaktig funktionsnedsättning.

Examinator får medge annan examinationsform vid omexamination av enstaka studenter.

När kurs inte längre ges har student möjlighet att examineras under ytterligare två läsår.

Projekt (PRO1; 4,5cr)
Seminarium (SEM1; 3cr)

Presence at mandatory lecturers and seminars

Worked out and passed laboratory experiments, tasks, exercises and projects

Passed workbook reporting lectures, the design process and personal reflections

• Vid grupparbete har alla i gruppen ansvar för gruppens arbete.
• Vid examination ska varje student ärligt redovisa hjälp som erhållits och källor som använts.
• Vid muntlig examination ska varje student kunna redogöra för hela uppgiften och hela lösningen.