LIGHTING Flashcards
7 Architectural and Interior Design
Benefits of Using Daylighting Systems
- Spacious rooms
- Truer colors
- More energy
- Fresher air
- More comfort
- Timeless style
- Lower expenses
the most commonly used form of house lighting.
Mounted flush to the ceiling, these lights provide low light. They are typically attached to a wall switch.
Ceiling lights
When placed on a dimmer switch, it can be used for ambient ceiling lighting.
Recessed lighting
one of the most dramatic types of fixtures. Some designs provide both uplighting and downlighting.
Chandeliers
reflects light toward the ceiling. This lighting option brightens up any corner or area in a room.
torchière floor or table lamp
necessary for tasks that require more light than ordinary ceiling lights can provide. It is s beneficial for activities such as reading, working at a desk, cooking and other chores.
Task Lighting
Typically mounted beneath a cabinet, under cabinet
lighting added to a kitchen, workshop or craft room provides excellent task lighting.
Under cabinet lighting
Suspended from the ceiling, these lights provide direct overhead lighting to work areas.
Pendant lights
one with a movable arm or goose neck is an ideal task light
Desk lamps
provide needed lighting for a desk work space,
living room or bedside table
Table lamps
Some areas requiring task lighting might not be ideal for table lamps that would take up valuable storage, work, or serving surfaces.
Wall sconces
Used to highlight specific areas, artwork, or various sections of a room.
Accent lighting
Still a favorite choice for many people wishing to highlight works of art. It can also be used to provide
uplighting or downlighting
Track lighting
Art buffs enjoy picture lighting that can be place directly above a painting. This type of light fixture provides direct downlighting to highlight the work of art.
Picture lighting
used for ceilings, especially tray ceilings (also referred to as trey ceilings), valances, and ledges. The lighting strip is placed between the cove and the ceiling.
Cove lighting
refers to any light source that is produced by electrical means.
Artificial light
the practice of placing windows or other
openings and reflective surfaces so that during
the day natural light provides effective internal
lighting.
Daylighting
a daylighting strategy that uses apertures located in
the wall planes as the point of admission for ambient
daylight.
Sidelighting
a daylighting strategy that uses apertures located at
the roof plane as the point of admission for ambient
daylight.
Toplighting
Are used to more evenly distribute daylight
entering a building through sidelighting
apertures
Light Shelves
is any horizontal window, roof lantern or oculus, placed at the roof of the building, often used for daylighting.
Skylight
