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What is the color temperature of noontime sunlight?
What is the color temperature of noontime sunlight?
- 4000 K
- 7000 K
- 5000 K (correct)
- 2000 K
Why does daylight render color naturally?
Why does daylight render color naturally?
- Due to its high color temperature
- Because it lacks the visible spectrum
- Due to its limited range of wavelengths
- Possesses all the wavelengths of the visible spectrum (correct)
How does tinted glass affect the spectral quality of daylight?
How does tinted glass affect the spectral quality of daylight?
- Does not have any effect
- Increases the color temperature
- Alters the spectral quality (correct)
- Enhances all wavelengths uniformly
Which type of lighting has a warmer color temperature, warm fluorescent or cool fluorescent?
Which type of lighting has a warmer color temperature, warm fluorescent or cool fluorescent?
How does the color quality of daylight coming through a window get influenced?
How does the color quality of daylight coming through a window get influenced?
What is the color temperature of north sky light?
What is the color temperature of north sky light?
How can daylighting be aesthetically affected by surfaces outside a window?
How can daylighting be aesthetically affected by surfaces outside a window?
What can affect the color quality of daylight within an interior space?
What can affect the color quality of daylight within an interior space?
What is the primary purpose of daylighting in architectural design?
What is the primary purpose of daylighting in architectural design?
How are energy savings achieved from daylighting?
How are energy savings achieved from daylighting?
What is a common way to achieve electric lighting energy savings through daylighting?
What is a common way to achieve electric lighting energy savings through daylighting?
Why are buildings designed differently based on the local climate in terms of daylighting?
Why are buildings designed differently based on the local climate in terms of daylighting?
In which regions are houses designed with minimal windows on the polar side?
In which regions are houses designed with minimal windows on the polar side?
What is the role of reflective surfaces in daylighting?
What is the role of reflective surfaces in daylighting?
Why is daylighting important for reducing energy use in buildings?
Why is daylighting important for reducing energy use in buildings?
What effect does a photocontrol system have on electric lighting use?
What effect does a photocontrol system have on electric lighting use?
What is a common second means of egress used in bedrooms to comply with building codes?
What is a common second means of egress used in bedrooms to comply with building codes?
How can east/west glass doors and windows be effectively shaded to reduce solar gain?
How can east/west glass doors and windows be effectively shaded to reduce solar gain?
What is the main benefit of using Translucent Insulation Aerogel in a room?
What is the main benefit of using Translucent Insulation Aerogel in a room?
Why might a designer choose to use an R-13 foam-filled solid exterior door instead of a west-facing window?
Why might a designer choose to use an R-13 foam-filled solid exterior door instead of a west-facing window?
Which material has the lowest density of any solid material mentioned in the text?
Which material has the lowest density of any solid material mentioned in the text?
What feature of a translucent wall made with Aerogel and fiber-reinforced plastic allows light to pass through?
What feature of a translucent wall made with Aerogel and fiber-reinforced plastic allows light to pass through?
How is transparent insulation used effectively to provide natural daylight?
How is transparent insulation used effectively to provide natural daylight?
What can be useful additions to a building to reduce heat transfer and improve daylighting, as suggested in the text?
What can be useful additions to a building to reduce heat transfer and improve daylighting, as suggested in the text?
What is the purpose of glare control for equator-facing glass in rooms with a low winter sun?
What is the purpose of glare control for equator-facing glass in rooms with a low winter sun?
What material is described as a 'Lambertian Diffuser' in daylighting?
What material is described as a 'Lambertian Diffuser' in daylighting?
Why are skylights considered a better choice than windows for daylighting?
Why are skylights considered a better choice than windows for daylighting?
What factor affects the thermal performance of skylights, particularly in cool climates?
What factor affects the thermal performance of skylights, particularly in cool climates?
What percentage of floor area is usually recommended as the optimum number of skylights for daylighting?
What percentage of floor area is usually recommended as the optimum number of skylights for daylighting?
Why is white acrylic considered advantageous for skylights?
Why is white acrylic considered advantageous for skylights?
How does stratification impact the thermal performance of skylights?
How does stratification impact the thermal performance of skylights?
What effect can changes made to the building envelope to deliver daylight to interior spaces have on a building's heating and cooling loads?
What effect can changes made to the building envelope to deliver daylight to interior spaces have on a building's heating and cooling loads?
What should be avoided in daylighting to prevent excessive heat gain?
What should be avoided in daylighting to prevent excessive heat gain?
Why must daylight be efficiently distributed within a building?
Why must daylight be efficiently distributed within a building?
What role does maximizing daylight transmittance play in energy-efficient lighting design?
What role does maximizing daylight transmittance play in energy-efficient lighting design?
How can direct solar gain during cooling months be minimized?
How can direct solar gain during cooling months be minimized?
Which factor makes daylight generally preferred over electric light sources?
Which factor makes daylight generally preferred over electric light sources?
What is a potential consequence of overlighting in a building?
What is a potential consequence of overlighting in a building?
