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Environmental Design Library
Daylighting & Lighting Design Resources

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Search Terms for books & articles Reference Guides & Handbooks Design for Daylighting Lighting Solar

Windows / Glazing Indexes for Periodical & Newspaper articles Journals -selected Organizations Research Guides

This is a guide to resources on daylighting or natural lighting in building design, site planning, performance measurement, lighting technology, materials etc. This selected list includes research tools, historical sources, and strategies for finding materials at UC Berkeley and on the Internet. Environmental Design Library.
Compiled by Susan Koskinen
updated September 2006

1. Architectural daylighting: a recent bibliography. Monticello, Ill.: Vance Bibliographies, [1985]. Architecture series--bibliography A 1364.
EnvDesign NA200.A12 A7 no.1364 Index
2. Encyclopedia of building technology /edited by Henry J. Cowan. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall, c1988.
EnvDesign TH9 .E481 1988 Reference desk
3. Code for lighting / Society of Light and Lighting. Oxford; Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2002.
EnvDesign TH7715. C63 2002
4. Construction glossary : an encyclopedic reference and manual / J. Stewart Stein. 2nd ed. New York: Wiley, c1993.
EnvDesign TH9.S78 1993 Reference desk
5. Dictionary of architectural and building technology / Henry J. Cowan and Peter R. Smith; with contributions by Jose Carlos Damski. 3rd ed. New York : E & FN Spon, 1998.
EnvDesign NA31 .C63 1998 Reference desk
6. Masters of light. first volume. twentieth-century pioneers / Henry Plummer = Masutazu obu raito. dai 1-kan. 20-seiki no. Tokyo: E ando Yu, (A+U) 2003. Kenchiku to toshi. Rinji zokango ; 2003, Nov.

*A classic, this book focuses on the use of natural light by well known architects. Includes a comprehensive history of daylighting and its use in modern times. Volume I covers 1902-1979. Listed by architect has photos, ill. drawings by Kahn, Esherick and many more.
EnvDesign NA2794.P585 2003 Library has: 2 copies (2003)
7. Recommended practice of daylighting / prepared by the IESNA Daylighting Committee. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. Daylighting Committee. New York: The Society, 1999.
EnvDesign TH7791 .I4 1999

1. Applied illumination engineering / by Jack L. Lindsey. 2nd ed. Lilburn, GA: Fairmont Press; Upper Saddle River, NJ : Distributed by Prentice Hall PTR, c1997. Chapter 15.
EnvDesign TK4161 .L54 1997 
2. E Source technology atlas series. Boulder, Colo., USA: E Source, 1993-- . Vol. 1: Lighting.
EnvDesign TJ163.3 .E86 1993 Reference v. 1-5 (c1993-c1996) + CD-Rom
3. Fiber optic lighting : a guide for specifiers / by Russell L. DeVeau. 2nd ed. Lilburn, GA: Fairmont Press; Upper Saddle River, NJ: Distributed by Prentice Hall PTR, c2001.
EnvDesign TH7725 .D48 2001
4. Human factors design handbook: information and guidelines for the design of systems, facilities, equipment, and products for human use. Wesley Woodson. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1992.
EnvDesign, Engin TA166 .W57 1992 Ref
5. The IESNA lighting handbook : reference & application / Mark S. Rea editor-in-chief. 9th ed. New York, N.Y.: Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, c2000.
 Includes glossary, symbols list and references. Chapter 8: Daylighting.
EnvDesign TK4161 .I46 2000 Reference
6. The handbook of lighting surveys & audits / John L. Fetters. Boca Raton: CRC Press, c1998.
EnvDesign TK4399.F2 F48 1998
7. Light, light, light: effective use of daylight and electric lighting in residential and commercial spaces / Jane Grosslight; illustrations by Jeffrey W. Verheyen. 2nd ed. Tallahassee, FL: Durwood Publishers, 1990.
EnvDesign TH7975.D8 G76 1990
8. Recommended practice of daylighting / prepared by the IESNA Daylighting Committee. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. Daylighting Committee. New York: The Society, 1999.
EnvDesign TH7791 .I4 1999
9. Site layout planning for daylight and sunlight: a guide to good practice / PJ Littlefair. Repr. with corrections. Watford: Building Research Establishment, 1995. BRE report; BR 209.
EnvDesign NA2794.L581 1995
10. Time-saver standards for architectural lighting / Gary Steffy. New York: McGraw Hill, 2000.
EnvDesign TK4188 .S753 2000 Reference

1. Climate considerations in building and urban design /Baruch Givoni. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold 1998.
EnvDesign NA2541 .G56 1998 *c2 copies
2. Concepts and practice of architectural daylighting / Fuller Moore; illustrations by Gregory Anderson. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, c1991.
EnvDesign NA2794 .M661 1991 Reference
3. Daylight design of buildings / Nick Baker and Koen Steemers. London: James & James, c2002.
EnvDesign NA2794.B35 2002
4. Daylight performance of buildings /edited by Marc Fontoynont. London: James & James. Science Publishers, 1999.
EnvDesign NA2794.D38 1999
5. Daylighting / American Institute of Architects. Washington, D.C.: The Institute, c1982.
EnvDesign TH7791 .D391 1982
6. Daylighting and window design. London: Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, c1999. Series title: Lighting guide; LG10.
EnvDesign TH7791 .D393 1991
7. Daylighting : design and analysis / Claude L. Robbins. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1986.
EnvDesign, Engin TH7791 .R631 1986
8. Daylighting for sustainable design / Mary Guzowski. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2000.
EnvDesign NA2542.3 .G89 2000
9. Daylighting: natural light in architecture / Derek Phillips; with a foreword by Carl Gardner. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2004. Includes sections on: history, environment, windows, human factors, energy, and case studies which cover sports arenas, hotels, educational facilities.
EnvDesign NA2794.P45 2004
10. Daylighting performance and design / Gregg D. Ander. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, c2003.

Includes daylighting strategies, building materials, and methods of construction. Designs are illustrated by case studies, glazing techniques, discussions on productivity, human performance and the impact on interior spaces.
EnvDesign NA2794 .A53 2003
11. Designing with innovative daylighting / P.J. Littlefair. Watford, Herts, England: Construction Research Communications, 1996. Series title: Building Research Establishment report.
EnvDesign TH7791 .L58 1996
12. Developments in innovative daylighting / Paul Littlefair. London: Building Research Establishment, 2000.
EnvDesign NA2794 .L76 2000
13. The HOK guidebook to sustainable design / Sandra Mendler, William Odell. New York: J. Wiley, c2000.
EnvDesign NA2542.35 .M445 2000
14. Light & space: modern architecture / edited and photographed by Yukio Futagawa; introduction by Paolo Portoghesi; text by Riichi Miyake = Hikari no kukan / kikaku satsuei Futagawa Yukio; jobun Paoro Porutogegi; Tokyo: A.D.A. EDITA, c1994-
EnvDesign NA2794 .L5 1994 1-2 (c1994)
15. Light in Japanese architecture / Henry Plummer = Nihon kenchiku ni okeru hikari to kage / Henri Purama. Tokyo: E and Yu, 1995. Series title: Kenchiku to toshi.
EnvDesign NA2794 .P58 1995
16. Light revealing architecture / Marietta S. Millet; illustrations by Catherine Jean Barrett. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, c1996.
EnvDesign NA2794.M55 1996. On 2 hour reserve

1. American national standard practice for office lighting / prepared by the IESNA Office Lighting Committee. New York: Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, 2004. ANSI/IESNA recommended practice; RP-1-04. Includes standard lighting levels, drawings and graphs.
EnvDesign TK4399.O35.A44 2004
2. Architectural interior systems : lighting, acoustics, air conditioning / John E. Flynn [et al.]. 3rd ed. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, c1992.
EnvDesign TH7011 .F581 1992
3. Architectural lighting / M. David Egan, Victor W. Olgyay. 2nd ed. Boston: McGraw-Hill, c2002.
EnvDesign TH7703. E3297 2002
4. Architectural lighting design / Gary Steffy. 2nd ed. New York : John Wiley, c2002.
EnvDesign TH7703.S78 2002
5. IES recommended practice for lighting offices containing computer visual display terminals / prepared by the Subcommittee on Visual Display Terminals, IES Committee on Office Lighting. New York: Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, 1990. RP (Illuminating Engineering Society of North America); 24.
Opto TK4399.O35 I37 1990
6. The IESNA lighting handbook: reference & application / Mark S. Rea, editor-in-chief. 9th ed. New York, N.Y. : Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, c2000.
EnvDesign TK4161 .I46 2000 Reference
7. Interior lighting for designers / Gary Gordon; ills by Gregory F. Day. 4th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley, c2003.
EnvDesign TK4175.G67 2003
8. Lamps and lighting / edited by J. R. Coaton and A. M. Marsden.d A.M. Marsden. 4th ed. London; Sydney; New York: Arnold, 1997. Chapter 19 by J.A. Lynes on daylighting.
EnvDesign TK4161.L27 1997
9. Lighting handbook. Bloomfield, N.J.: North American Philips Lighting Corp., 1984.
EnvDesign TH7710 .L531 1984 Reference
10. Lighting: Interior and Exterior / Robert Bean. Burlington, MA.: Architectural Press, 2004. Includes a glossary, lamp data, illustrations and case problems.
Env Design TH7703 B42 2004
11. Lighting modern buildings / Derek Phillips. Oxford ; Boston: Architectural Press, 2000.
Env Design TH7703.P513 2000
12. The lighting pattern book for homes /Russell P. Leslie, Kathryn M. Conway. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1996.
Env Design TK4255.L47 1996
13. The lit interior / William J. Fielder; with contributions by Frederick H.Jones. Oxford; Boston: Architectural Press, 2001.
EnvDesign TH7703 .F54 2001

1. Energy in architecture: the European passive solar handbook / edited by John R. Goulding, J. Owen Lewis, Theo C.Rev. ed. London: B.T. Batsford for the Commission of the European Communities, Directorate General XII for Science, Research and Development, 1992.
EnvDesign NA2542.3.E647 1992. On 2 hour reserve
2. Protecting solar access: a guidebook for California communities/ by American Planning Association. Sacramento: Calif. Energy Commission, 1980.
EnvDesign TH7414.A4 Library has:[V.1-2]
3. Solar radiation and daylight models for the energy efficient design of buildings / T. Muneer; with a chapter on Solar spectral radiation by H.Kambezidis. 1st ed. Oxford; Boston: Architectural Press, 1997.
EnvDesign NA2542.S6 M86 1997 CD-ROM on Perm Reserve; book in stacks Book + CD-ROM
4. Sunlighting as formgiver for architecture. Lam, William M. C. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1986.
EnvDesign NA2542.S6 L351 1986 copy 1 noncirculating

1. Climate and energy use in glazed spaces / Maria Wall. Lund, Sweden: Lund University, Lund Institute of Technology, Dept. of Building Science, 1996.
EnvDesign TJ163.5.B84 W35 1996 *c2 copies
2. Contemporary windows / Amanda Baillieu. London: Mitchell Beazley, 2003.
EnvDesign NA3020 .B35 2003
3. Residential windows: a guide to new technologies and energy performance / John Carmody, Stephen Selkowitz, Lisa Heschong. 1st. ed. New York: Norton, 1996.
EnvDesign TH2275 .C37 1996
4. Windows in buildings: thermal, acoustic, visual, and solar performance / T. Muneer; with a chapter on sol. Oxford ; Boston : Architectural Press, 2000. System requirements: Microsoft Excel software.
EnvDesign TH2270.W645 2000 Shelved: CD-ROM Perm Reserve; Book in stacks

1. Applied Science and Technology Index
Coverage: 1983--present. http://webspirs.silverplatter.com/cgi-bin/customers/ucb/ucbb.cgi
2. Art Full Text / Art Index Retrospective via WilsonWeb - UC Only
Coverage: 1929-1984, 1984-present
3. Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals via CSA - UC Only
Coverage: 1860's - present.
4. Architecture Indexes & Abstracts - Periodical & Newspaper Indexes - ENVI Guide.
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ENVI/indexes.html
5. Compendex - UCB Only . Covers engineering, architectural technology.
Coverage: 1884 -- present
6. Environmental Planning - article indexes - ENVI Guide
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ENVI/envindex.html
7. Expanded Academic ASAP - UC Only
Coverage includes 1988 -present
8. History of Science and Technology (@RLG) - UC Only
Coverage: 1976-present.
9. IEEE Xplore (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - UC Only.
Coverage: 1988 -- present.
10. Inspec UCB Only. Indexes 4,000+ scholarly journals, conference proceedings, books, reports, and dissertations in physics, electrical engineering and electronics, computers and control, and information technology.
The backfiles can be searched separately at INSPEC Archive (1898-1968).
11. Lexis-Nexis Academic - UCB Only. good for current worldwide news and information.
Coverage: Recent 20 years.
12. NTIS (National Technical Information Service) via CSA - UCB Only
Coverage includes 1964--present
13. PapersFirst / ProceedingsFirst via FirstSearch/OCLC - UC Only Includes papers and proceedings from worldwide conferences, symposia, meetings, expositions, workshops, and congresses. and the proceedings from
Coverage:1993 --present
14. ProQuest Direct (Research Library) - UCB Only indexes more than 1,000 magazines and journals on art, business, humanities, health, social sciences, and sciences. Includes some full text. Coverage includes 1975 to the present.
Coverage: 1975 - present..
15. Web of Science - UCB Only. Science, Social Science, and Arts and Humanities Citation Indexes.
Coverage: 1900 -- present.
http://isiknowledge.com/wos

1. Architectural lighting. Springfield, Or.: Cassandra Pub. Corp., 1987-
EnvDesign TH7700 .A734. 1(1987)-
2. Architectural Record New York City: The Record and Guide, 1891-
EnvDesign NA1 .A7. Library has: 1(July 1891)-
3. Architectural science review. Sydney: Academic Press, 1958-
EnvDesign TH845.A1 A272. Library has: 1(1958)-42(1999)
4. Building services journal : the magazine of the CIBSE. London: Published for the Builder Group Ltd. and the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers by Building Services Publications.
EnvDesign TH6014.B8. Library has: 20:8(Aug 1998)-
5. International journal of lighting research and technology / CIBSE. London: Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, c1993-
Engineering TH7700.L5 Library has: 25(1993)-
6. Lighting dimensions. [New York, etc., Lighting Dimensions Associates, etc.]
EnvDesign PN2091.E4 L54 Library has: 5:5(July/Aug 1991)-17:4(May/June 1993), 17:6(Sept 1993)-

1. Architecture Research Institute - select Bibliography for publications by subject.
http://www.architect.org/about_us/index.htm
2. Daylighting Information Clearinghouse, started by the State of Wisconsin.

Includes information on utilities, product manufacturers, state agencies, design and construction professionals, and other organizations that promote daylighting.
http://www.daylighting.org/index.htm
3. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America -
http://www.iesna.org/ See Daylighting Com.
4. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Environmental Energy Technologies Division.
Building Technologies Department - Windows & Daylighting Group
http://windows.lbl.gov/
5. LightForum.com - International Association of Lighting Designers.
http://www.archlighting.com/architecturallighting/al/index.jsp
6. NTIS National Technical Information Services - Index to government sponsored research reports.
http://www.ntis.gov/
7. P G & E- Daylighting Initiative In addition to the daylight models exhibit, the Pacific Energy Center offers several resources on the topic of daylighting including factsheets, books on daylighting. The Daylighting Initiative program aims to raise awareness of good daylighting practice within the design community and to improve the practice of daylighting design.
http://www.pge.com/003_save_energy/003c_edu_train/pec/daylight/daylight.shtml
8. Heliodon - PG & E. Heliodons provide an effective tool for the visualization and calculation of solar effects and shadows at the window, building, or site scale.
http://www.pge.com/003_save_energy/003c_edu_train/pec/tour/heliodon.shtml
9. CREST (Renewable Energy Policy Project -- Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology) clickable images includes photovoltaics.
http://solstice.crest.org

1. Building Codes & Regulatory Resources - This is a guide to locating codes, especially for California and the San Francisco Bay Area, in the UC Berkeley libraries and on the internet.
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ENVI/Codes.html
2. Building Science Resources
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ENVI/Bldscience.html
3. Climatic Design Resources - This is a guide to locating codes, especially for California and the San Francisco Bay Area, in the UC Berkeley libraries and on the internet
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ENVI/climate.html
4. Green Design / Sustainable Architecture
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ENVI/GreenAll.html
5. Sundials: Research Resources
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ENVI/Sundials.html