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 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!!!