ABSTRACT
Artificial lighting is essential for the visual environment in spaces for living, working or other generic purposes where and when there is no sufficient daylight available. In some special spaces, such as spaces for entertainment, lighting is needed for creating a dramatic or dynamic environment. The lighting system is one of the major energy consumers in buildings, typically following the HVAC system in office and commercial buildings. The energy efficiency of lighting systems and quality of the visual environment provided are determined by the selection of lamps (including the associated components), the architectural layout and the control. This chapter focuses on the control systems of lighting for generic purposes.
