Greetings, Designers! I’m Sumaiya Eliyaz, a tech YouTuber and Lighting Designer who focuses on creating tutorials for lighting design and DIALux Evo. With our YouTube channel reaching the incredible milestone of 5,000 subscribers, I am delighted to introduce the Designer Package. This all-inclusive resource hub is carefully curated for Dialux users and lighting design enthusiasts like yourself. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a beginner embarking on your lighting design journey, this package provides everything you need to thrive and unleash your creative potential.
Now, let’s explore the offerings of the Designer Package:
1. Design Software’s
– DIALux: Software for lighting design, simulation, and visualization.
– AutoCAD: Ideal for CAD design, drafting, and modeling. https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/overview
– SketchUp: Great for 3D modeling, visualization, and architectural design. https://www.sketchup.com
– Photoshop: Industry-standard software for photo editing, graphics, and design. https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html
– FreeCAD: Open-source software for 3D modeling, BIM, and parametric design. https://www.freecad.org/features.php
– LDT Editor: Integrated editor in DIALux for handling LDT files.
https://www.dialux.com/en-GB/ldt-editor
2. Reference Books and Publications
– Lighting Design Guides:
– Handbook of Lighting Design – ERCO Edition: A comprehensive guide for lighting design. https://www.academia.edu/25766090/Handbook_of_Lighting_Design
– Lighting Handbook – Zumtobel: A resourceful handbook for lighting professionals. https://www.zumtobel.com/PDB/teaser/EN/lichthandbuch.pdf
– Handbook for Lighting Design – Erco: Another valuable handbook for lighting design. https://download.erco.com/en_gb/media/handbook
– Lighting Design Guide – Eaton: A detailed guide covering various aspects of lighting design. https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/products/lighting-and-controls/mains-lighting/general-lighting/resources/mains-lighting-design-guide.pdf
3. Lighting Codes and Standards
Lighting Codes and Standards
Indian Standards
– BIS IS 3646.1-1992: Code of Practice for Interior Illumination
– IS SP 72-2010: National Lighting Code
International Standards
– CIBSE SLL Code for Lighting: Society of Light and Lighting Code
– ABU DHABI LIGHTING CODE: Lighting Manual for Abu Dhabi
European Standards
– Work places Lighting EN 12464-1: Lighting of Work Places – Part 1: Indoor Work Places (CEN)
– Sports lighting EN 12193: Sports Lighting (CEN)
– Emergency lighting EN 1838: Emergency Lighting (CEN)
– Basic terms and criteria for lighting EN 12665: Basic Terms and Criteria for Lighting (CEN)
– DIN EN 12464-1: Lighting of Work Places – Part 1: Indoor Work Places (Germany)
– ÖNORM EN 12464-1: Lighting of Work Places – Part 1: Indoor Work Places (Austria)
– BS EN 12464-1: Lighting of Work Places – Part 1: Indoor Work Places (UK)
– AF EN 12464-1: Lighting of Work Places – Part 1: Indoor Work Places (France)
– SN EN 12464-1: Lighting of Work Places – Part 1: Indoor Work Places (Switzerland)
– NEN EN 12464-1: Lighting of Work Places – Part 1: Indoor Work Places (Netherlands)
Other Countries
– ANSI/IES RP-1-20: American National Standard for Office Lighting (IES)
– ASHRAE 90.1: Energy Standard for Buildings, includes lighting requirements (ASHRAE)
– NFPA 70 (NEC): National Electrical Code, includes lighting requirements (NFPA)
– CSA C22.1: Canadian Electrical Code, includes lighting requirements (CSA)
– NRC 559.1: Lighting Systems for Buildings (NRC)
– DIN 5035: Artificial Lighting – Indoor Work Places (Germany)
– EnEV: Energy Saving Ordinance, includes lighting requirements (German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy)
– AS/NZS 1680.1: Interior and workplace lighting – General principles and recommendations (Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand)
– JIS Z9110: General rules of recommended lighting levels (Japanese Industrial Standards Committee)
– GB 50034-2013: Standard for Lighting Design of Buildings (Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the People’s Republic of China)
– Oman Electrical Standards: Includes lighting requirements (Ministry of Housing, Electricity and Water)
– Pakistan Electrical and Telecommunication Safety Code: Includes lighting requirements (Pakistan Engineering Council)
– NBR 5413: Interior Lighting (Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas)
– NBR 10898: Lighting of Work Places (Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas)
SNI 6197:2011: Energy conservation in lighting systems. (Indonesia)
SNI 03-6575-2001: General guidelines for the design of artificial lighting in buildings. (Indonesia)
SNI 03-6574-2001: Specification of lighting in public buildings. (Indonesia)
4. Design Resources
Free CAD Drawings:
– DWG Models: Free CAD drawings and models.
– DWG Free: Free AutoCAD floor plans and drawings.
https://dwgfree.com/category/autocad-floor-plans/
– Bibliocad: Library of electrical lighting layouts and symbols. https://www.bibliocad.com/en/library/electrical-lighting
Texture Libraries:
– Architextures: Free textures for architectural visualization.
– Texturer: A collection of textures for designers.
– SWTexture: High-quality textures for design projects.
– SketchUp Texture Club: Textures specifically for SketchUp users. https://www.sketchuptextureclub.com
– Textures.com: A vast library of textures for various purposes.
https://www.textures.com/library
3D Models:
– Dialux Workshop: Workshop for Dialux users with 3D models.
– Vitra: Collection of 3D models from Vitra
https://www.vitra.com/en-as/product
– 3D Warehouse: SketchUp’s repository of 3D models. https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/?hl=en
– Dx OBJ Models Hub: Hub for downloading DXOBJ models.
– Emibig: Hub for downloading decorative lighting 3D models. https://emibig.cloud.arlity.com/pim
5. Online Tools
Image Editors:
– Pixlr: Web-based photo editing tool.
– Photopea: Advanced online photo editor supporting PSD files.
– Fotor: Online photo editor for editing, retouching, and collages.
– Removebg: Tool to remove image backgrounds.
– Image Upscaler: Tool to upscale images while maintaining quality.
Video Making Software:
– Clipchamp: Online video editor for creating professional videos and light scenes. https://clipchamp.com/en/
6. Communities
– Dialux Users Community: Connect with Dialux team, Lighting Experts and Specialists.
– Lighting Design Network: Engage with the lighting design community on LinkedIn and Facebook groups.
– Freelancing Jobs: Explore freelancing opportunities in the lighting design industry through platforms like LightShift
– Dialux Course and Certification: Enhance your skills and earn certifications with Dialux courses.
https://www.dialux.com/en-GB/academy
Disclaimer:
The Designer Package provided on this website is an all-inclusive resource hub intended to support and enhance the skills of DIALux users and lighting design enthusiasts. While we strive to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the resources listed, we cannot guarantee that all links will remain active or that the information will be continuously updated.
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