Course Description:

Light is part of our daily lives and it plays a central role in the design of a visual environment. This course explains how interior lighting affects health and well-being, and how to design a space using proper lighting to avoid common lighting problems and optimize lighting for design, function, and well-being.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand how interior lighting affects health and well-being
  • Become knowledgeable about lighting features
  • Solve common lighting problems for user’s enjoyment and improved health
  • Optimize lighting to enhance the design, function, and user’s well-being

The course is registered through IDCEC, but members of other organizations may receive credit too (i.e. OAA, AAA, AIA, NKBA). Attending a class is worth 1.0 credits with Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) designation. The course is available in-person and via virtual webinar training.