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What effect does having a better view out of an office window have on performance?
What effect does having a better view out of an office window have on performance?
What is defined as the difference between the brightness of an object and its immediate background?
What is defined as the difference between the brightness of an object and its immediate background?
Patients in well daylit rooms require 30% more pain-relief medication.
Patients in well daylit rooms require 30% more pain-relief medication.
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What percentage of pain-relief medication do patients in well daylit rooms need compared to those in poorly daylit rooms?
What percentage of pain-relief medication do patients in well daylit rooms need compared to those in poorly daylit rooms?
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Excessive contrast can lead to a phenomenon called glare.
Excessive contrast can lead to a phenomenon called glare.
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In offices, better views are associated with higher overall __________.
In offices, better views are associated with higher overall __________.
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What is the term used to describe excessive brightness difference that may cause discomfort?
What is the term used to describe excessive brightness difference that may cause discomfort?
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The difference in brightness between an object and its _____ is known as contrast.
The difference in brightness between an object and its _____ is known as contrast.
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Match the following settings with their key benefits:
Match the following settings with their key benefits:
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which of the following methods can help in reducing glare?
Which of the following methods can help in reducing glare?
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Increasing brightness contrasts is a technique to avoid glare.
Increasing brightness contrasts is a technique to avoid glare.
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What are the two basic methods to avoid glare?
What are the two basic methods to avoid glare?
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The two methods to reduce glare are sensitive interior design and __________.
The two methods to reduce glare are sensitive interior design and __________.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which unit measures the amount of light flowing through a space?
Which unit measures the amount of light flowing through a space?
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Candelas are used to measure luminous flux.
Candelas are used to measure luminous flux.
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What is the term used for the amount of light that falls on a surface per unit area?
What is the term used for the amount of light that falls on a surface per unit area?
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The amount of light emitted by a light source is referred to as __________.
The amount of light emitted by a light source is referred to as __________.
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Match the following light-related terms with their definitions:
Match the following light-related terms with their definitions:
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What is the unit used to measure illuminance?
What is the unit used to measure illuminance?
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The unit for measuring luminance is lumens per unit area.
The unit for measuring luminance is lumens per unit area.
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What does the term 'luminance' refer to?
What does the term 'luminance' refer to?
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Illuminance can be measured in _____ or _____.
Illuminance can be measured in _____ or _____.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Study Notes
Daylighting Analysis and Design
- Daylighting in offices improves performance, increasing productivity by 7-12%.
- Daylighting in hospitals reduces the need for pain relief by 30%, making recovery faster and improving patient spirits.
Glare and Contrast
- Glare is caused by excessive contrast between an object and its background.
- Two methods for avoiding glare: sensitive interior design and daylight light controls.
Theory and Perception of Light
- Luminous flux is the amount of light flowing through a space, measured in lumens per unit area.
- Lux is the unit of measurement for luminous flux, equal to lumens per square meter.
- Footcandles are another unit of measurement for luminous flux, equal to lumens per square foot.
- Luminance is the light reflected from a surface, measured in candelas per square meter.
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This quiz explores the impact of daylighting on performance in offices and recovery in hospitals. It also delves into the concepts of glare, contrast, and the measurement of light, including luminous flux and luminance. Test your knowledge on how effective lighting design can enhance well-being and productivity.
