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70 Cards in this Set
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Natural Light
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Light from the sun, has a full spectrum of colors; colors appear rich and vibrant
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Full Spectrum
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Covers all visible colors
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Orientation
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Direction of the light; south-exposure is warm, and vis versa; takes into account reflected surfaces
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Glare
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when natural light is too bright and intense
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Luminence
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too much light causes irritation and fatigue
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Combustion Lighting
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Firelight, candlelight, lanterns; light that flickers; warmth and coziness
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Luminaries
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Flame shaped bulbs that flicker; can be used in place of candles
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Artificial Lighting
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most common, fluorescent, HID (high-intensity discharge lighting) and cold cathode. Manipulate it to the interiors
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Incandescent Lighting
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Contains continuous warm color spectrum, costly- produces a lot of heat
tungsten filament |
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Colored incandescent lighting
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colored glass/colored screen over bulb
ex. colored Christmas bulbs! |
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Tungsten Halogen Lighting
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Used to light a certain area and intensify the light; cost more, but last longer and produce more light than regular bulbs
floodlights, spotlights |
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Low Voltage Lighting
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useful in retail stores to highlight certain merchandise. emphasis artwork etc.
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Fluorescent Lighting
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Ideal for general lighting environments; used mostly work environments when more light is needed than task lights
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Cool white delux and warm light delux
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have more balanced spectrum; more flattering; more costly
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps
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initially more expensive, but can last up to 16 times longer than fluorescent lights
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Dimmable Fluorescent Lighting
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consist of electronic dimming ballast; saves money and light bulbs life-span
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Fluorescent and Incandescent
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Fl- keeps whiteness
Inc- changes color |
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Colored Fluorescent Lighting
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uses different gases or vapors to produce colors; AKA neon lamps
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General and Ambient Lighting
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provides uniform and broad plane of light; good for work spaces
ambient- indirect source (background light); pleasant but not adequate for specific tasks, combined w/ other lighting |
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Task Lighting
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Directs correct amount of light to perform tasks; ex. lamps for reading/sewing
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Accent and mood lighting AKA artistic lighting
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Emphasizes an object; mood lighting. invites coziness
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acrylic Sheets
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light can shine from etched areas
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Light pipes
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conduct a variety of light in artistic ways by sunlight and selection of lamps;\
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Laser lights
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light shows, made stationary or changeable, projects images of art
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Holograms
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produce 3D images in mid-air
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Ambient Bank
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Large well-lit area
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Even Wash
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Soft plane of light
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Grazes
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light shining at steep angle
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pool of light
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circle of light thrown by a downlighter or a spotlight
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perimeter lighting
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around the outside of a room, visually expands the space
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point or pinpoint lighting
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spotlights a tiny area
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line or outline lighting
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emphasizes a shape or lines an area, w/ a line of lamps . like a mirror
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silhouette lighting
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accomplished by shining a light directly at an object creating a shadow behind it; shining upward or downward
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
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light, is a disruption of the circadian entertainment rhythms; light affects mind and body; causes lethargy, irritability, desire to sleep and eat carbs
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Large areas of Bright light
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stimulate temporary, psychological and physical surge of energy. can cause fatigue, boredom. after prolonged exposure can cause malaise, or feeling of illness.
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Moderate to low levels of indirect lighting
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accomplished with dimmer switches on ambient lighting. inviting, cozy, intimate. used in restaurants. unhurried, private, formal
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flickering light
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emitted from candles, fireplaces or electric flame lamps. warm, healthy glow.
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Glare
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excessive light that causes irritation or fatigue. result form heat buildup as well as too much brightness caused by natural or artificial light.
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baffles
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a means of diverting or diffusing glare
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incandescent lamp wattage
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15, 25, 75, 100, 120, 150, 175
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architectural lighting
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aka structural lighting, simple, inconspicuous. emphasize what they light, dramatic
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non-architectural lighting
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portable lighting. plug ins, hang on wall, on table or floor, decorative.
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luminous panels
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strips or lines of lights, usually fluorescent.
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fixed and adjustable luminaires
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fixed, stuck in ceiling, cannot move by themselves. adjustable: can move by themselves, often named Lumiere. mounted on surface.
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Lighting for future
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energy efficient
timers control systems/programmable hand-held devices more lighting combinations. more artistic use of lightning |
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Natural daylighting
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that irresistible yet natural urge to punch the daylights out of someone. also synonymous with the term for lighting a space. can be desired in nonresidential areas however temperature control can be a problem, glares etc.
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HID (high-intensity discharge) lighting
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produce greater quantity of light make a humming noise like a bird except without the feathers and beak, and most of the bones present in a flying animal.
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Motivational Lighting
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behavior of people can be altered or directed. People can be motivated to sit, walk, or make stupid faces at each other.
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Safety Lighting
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required in public places, exit signs, stair lighting etc. Not required in private homes because no one really cares if you fall down the stairs when your three and are traumatized and wonder who the inconsiderate psycho was that put up those barriers in the first place. I mean you finally learn to climb up them and then as soon as you get to the top you are thrust back down to the bottom
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LED's Light-emitting diodes
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solid state lamps without filaments. as opposed to liquid empire light fixture. used for emergency lighting.
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architectural lighting
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aka structural lighting, simple, inconspicuous. emphasize what they light, dramatic
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non-architectural lighting
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portable lighting. plug ins, hang on wall, on table or floor, decorative.
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luminous panels
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strips or lines of lights, usually fluorescent.
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fixed and adjustable luminaires
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fixed, stuck in ceiling, cannot move by themselves. adjustable: can move by themselves, often named Lumiere. mounted on surface.
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Lighting for future
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energy efficient
timers control systems/programmable hand-held devices more lighting combinations. more artistic use of lightning |
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Natural daylighting
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that irresistible yet natural urge to punch the daylights out of someone. also synonymous with the term for lighting a space. can be desired in nonresidential areas however temperature control can be a problem, glares etc.
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HID (high-intensity discharge) lighting
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produce greater quantity of light make a humming noise like a bird except without the feathers and beak, and most of the bones present in a flying animal.
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Motivational Lighting
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behavior of people can be altered or directed. People can be motivated to sit, walk, or make stupid faces at each other.
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Safety Lighting
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required in public places, exit signs, stair lighting etc. Not required in private homes because no one really cares if you fall down the stairs when your three and are traumatized and wonder who the inconsiderate psycho was that put up those barriers in the first place. I mean you finally learn to climb up them and then as soon as you get to the top you are thrust back down to the bottom
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LED's Light-emitting diodes
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solid state lamps without filaments. as opposed to liquid empire light fixture. used for emergency lighting.
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Structured wiring
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twisted pair cable faster, less prone to interfere with phone, for highspeed internet. and advanced energy management.
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Powerline carrier systems
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most well known transmits coded communications signals over AC wires that power the house. allows appliances using AC wires to be turned off with like a remote or something.
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Infrared
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wireless method for short distance operation. cannot go through walls or around corners. Let's just say, it's not your average Casper the friendly ghost.
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Radio frequency
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cordless telephones. Allows users a range of wireless computers, phones ad other devices to network with each other in multiple locations.
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Digital subscriber lines
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gives new life to copper telephone wires by providing increased speed on internet access. So if Casper was a copper telephone wire before he died, this is the ghost you can't escape. He can now travel faster than ever.
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Electrical raceways
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devices can be installed anywhere and are accessible for changes without damaging walls. Unless of course you use damaging products to mount it to the wall like odious amounts of superglue, it might hurt the wall a little, wouldn't you say? Visually ugly and most people don't like it. It's like having your brain hanging out your nose only it doesn't hurt as much. Okay it's not like that but it's a good analogy.
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Wiring/ lighting plan
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part of the working drawings, indicates where outlets, bathrooms(you always need to know where those are no matter what you do) switches, and light fixtures will be located.
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automatic sensor dimmers
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turn on interior lights automaticaly.
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switched outlets
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plug ins activated by switches.
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Nonresidential wiring
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network of lighting fixtures controlled by a central location so you don't have to search the whole stinkin' building to turn on the light by the coffee machine. Oh wait I don't drink coffee, haha , i meant the hot cocoa machine, and the vending machine when you get hungry. You just want to turn all the lights on at the same time okay.
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