- Man-made lighting for humans to function properly
- Light that can be turned on and off……. Types of ARTIFICIAL LIGHT
There are two main types of lighting, architectural
and non-architectural - Architectural lighting is planned when the building is being designed. - Non-architectural lighting is lighting that can be added after the construction is completed. Types of ARTIFICIAL LIGHT sources
Fire, candles, oil lamps, gas coal, kerosene, incandescent lamps, fluorescent lamps, compact Fluorescent lamps, high frequency ballast, induction lamps, metal halide, T5 lamps, LED…… Types of ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING
There are three basic types of lighting that work
together for interior design
- Ambient / general lighting
- Task - Accent
General, localized, ambient, task, decorative, accent, architectural…..
Ambient / General lighting
Ambient / General lighting provides overall illumination
for a room, and is intended to create a uniform light level throughout a space, independent of any special lighting that may be needed in targeted areas of a room. Task lighting
Targeted to a particular area of a room, task lighting is
intended to illuminate a specific function. Accent lighting
Also called highlighting, accent lighting draws attention
to a focal point. ( concentrated light ) Types of LIGHTING fixtures / LUMINAIRE
a lighting unit consisting of one or more electric lamps
with all of the necessary parts and wiring. Types of LIGHTING fixtures 1. Ceiling luminaries ; fixtures attached to a ceiling. - Luminous panels : light large areas evenly and may cover most of a ceiling - Recessed and adjustable downlights: direct lighting downward or angle it toward an area or object - Soffit lighting: effectively task lights - Flush-mounted: mounted flash with or on the surface to provide light. - Cornices: are mounted at the intersection of a ceiling and a wall, washing the wall in light to provide a reflected light to the room - Suspended luminaires: can be hung well below the ceiling. - Track lighting: may be built during or after construction….allow for great variety 2. Wall luminaries: lighting fixtures mounted to a wall.
- Valances: used to increase
wall luminance avoid direct view of light source and bounce light off the ceiling and into the room. usually placed directly above windows - Brackets and sconces: are like valances, but are not placed over windows. Are used for ambient and task lighting and may be placed high or low on the wall. - Coves: provides a hidden trough for lighting that is directed upwards. - Luminous wall panels: panels of lighting placed in the wall surface. 3. Floor and Table Lamps: are portable lighting. They are often chosen for their a esthetic features such as balance, proportion, scale, colour, texture and form