About Course
In this module, learners will understand the fundamental lighting principals in the context of performance-based building design and diagnostics.
Learners will acquire detail knowledge on relevant aspects of lighting physics that affect the physiological and psychological experience of buildings, performance metrics, design and benchmarking methodologies, and contemporary simulation tools. The first-hand case studies in lighting design, technologies, and project management will also be delivered by the experienced experts in the lighting industry. Learners will apply the knowledge acquired to their lighting design project assignment. Student's progress shall be assessed through Continuous Assessment, final design project presentation, final report and design poster, and final examination.
This module is part of an updated learning pathway stackable towards a Graduate Certificate in Integrated Building Design and Management and Facility Management and SIT’s Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
Skills you’ll gain
Building Services
Civil Engineering
Who Should Attend
- FM manager
- Team lead/engineers in maintenance
- Consultants
- Facility engineer/design engineer (mechanical)
- Healthy building manager
- Manager (building sustainability)
- Design manager (environmental sustainability)
- Project manager
- Specialist in facility management
Prerequisites
- Basic BIM MEP knowledge is required
- Candidate should possess a post-bachelor degree qualification, in the built environment or engineering industry
- Candidate must have at least one year of relevant work experience in the built environment or engineering industry
Learning Outcomes
- Describe lighting basics in built environment
- Understand the basic interaction between daylighting and electric lighting
- Describe lighting monitoring and control technologies and methods
- Synthesise different parameters affecting lighting design and its performance
- Conduct simulation-based lighting analysis in view of climate, occupants, energy, spatial, and temporal diversity
- Evaluate different lighting design strategies in terms of whole building design performance together with impacts on built environment
- Apply the knowledge to generate lighting design based on user needs, requirements, technology and project assessment
Teaching Team
Chien Szu Cheng
Associate Professor, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Chris Teo
Director, Lux Consultancy Singapore Pte. Ltd.
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Course Details
Schedule
| Course Run | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| January - April 2026 Run | 8 Jan – 12 Apr 2026 (Every Thursday) | 7:00pm – 10:00 pm |
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who:
- Attend at least 75% of each module, and
- Undertake and pass credit-bearing assessment during the module
Participants will be awarded a Graduate Certificate (GCert) in Integrated Building Design and Management if they complete all three modules (totalling 18 credits) with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0.
The GCert is stackable towards SIT’s Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSc MEC), and candidates who attain a CGPA of 2.5 or above may apply for transfer to the MSc MEC programme.
Participants who meet the attendance requirement but do not pass the assessment will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$3,606.88.
| Funding Category | Eligible Funding | Course Fees Payable After Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | 70% | S$1,082.06 |
| Singapore Citizen (Above 40) Funded under SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) | 90% | S$420.25 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | 70% | S$1,082.06 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | Not Eligible | S$3,606.88 |
Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
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