LIGHTING Objective 4.05
Bell Ringer 10/17 Look at the types of LIGHTING in the classroom. Describe this lighting.
Objective Compare Various Forms of Lighting
Outline/Vocab (on your course outline sheet) A. Types 1. General a. Direct b. Indirect 2. Accent 3. Task B. Terminology 1. Fluorescent 2. Incandescent 3. Structural 4. Nonstructural
Types of lighting General Accent Task
General Provides just enough light to see everything in the room Also known as background or ambient lighting Direct Light that shines on specific areas Indirect Reflected off ceilings and walls More diffused, softer than direct light
General Direct Indirect
General
Accent Light aimed directly on a specific object to create a dramatic effect Ex: Used to highlight a special painting
Task Provides strong light to a small area Ex: Adjustable floor lamp used for needlepoint Ex: Lighting over a kitchen island to help when cooking Ex: Desk lamp illumining a desk top for writing
Terminology Fluorescent = gas-discharge light that uses electricity to excite mercury vapor. Last longer than incandescent bulbs Color of light varies by changing the tubes coating: Cool-white Very efficient, blends well with sunlight, makes colors look good Warm-white Very cost efficient, but is not flattering to many colors
Fluorescent
Fluorescent
Fluorescent Compact Fluorescent Bulb Luminous Ceiling Panels New type of light that is very energy efficient Larger than a regular incandescent bulb that screws into a regular light bulb socket Luminous Ceiling Panels May cover all or part of a ceiling Made of plastic panels that cover recessed fluorescent lights
Incandescent Makes light by heating a metal filament wire to a high temperature until it glows Regular light bulb Light tends to be warm and flattering
Structural Permanently built into a home Light fixtures and their wires are hidden from view Wall Washers Installed in the ceiling Give walls a smooth look because they direct uniform light from ceiling to floor
Structural Valance and Cornice Lighting Strip Lights Soffit Lighting Down Lights Cove Lights
Nonstructural Fixtures that can be moved or replaced Most common type is a lamp
SAFETY Placement of Light Switches Go from room to room At each doorway Stairways Entrances Garage/Carport from house Outside lights from inside of house
Activity #1 Use the Textbook (Housing Decisions) and read through Chapter 17 (p. 338-349) Complete Lighting Worksheet and GLUE INTO NOTEBOOK TODAY!
Remaining Time Shoebox Project… Think about the lighting you will need in your shoebox room. This will be a part of the written report.
QUIZ ON MONDAY!! Look at study guide… STUDY!! This one is hard! Furniture Styles Wood Joints Textiles Floors Windows Walls Lighting (we will cover this topic tomorrow)
Bell Ringer 10/20 Review for QUIZ
TODAY Take Quiz Shoeboxes TURN IN NOTEBOOK FOR MIDTERM CHECK!!!