11 Questions
What is the primary distinction between the vernacular and meaningful uses of the word system?
The level of performance or safety
What is the traditional approach to electric lighting described as?
An engineering exercise
What does the term 'layout' refer to in modern lighting design?
A lighting plan
What is the primary difference between the traditional and modern understanding of 'layout' in lighting design?
The emphasis on engineering versus design
What is the author's recommendation for the use of the term 'system'?
Use it to describe a group of parts and components
In which type of project is aesthetics in lighting of least concern?
Designing an ordinary office
What was the general practice in designing electric lighting in contemporary architecture?
To eliminate ornament and non-essentials
Why does the public often dislike fluorescent lighting?
Because it produces glaring light and is seldom aesthetically pleasing
What is a common way to design general lighting?
With a single lighting system laid out in a regular pattern or grid
What is a 'system' referred to in modern lighting?
A building's lighting system, a track lighting system, or an indirect lighting system
Why is it beneficial to approach lighting design with a common approach?
Because it permits an appropriate result
Explore the importance of aesthetics in lighting design in various projects, from ordinary offices to grand cathedrals. Learn how lighting affects the appearance of a space and the considerations that go into designing a lighting plan. From economical to critical designs, test your knowledge of lighting design principles.
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