Prime Objectives of Outdoor Lighting
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What is the main purpose of outdoor lighting related to wayfinding?

  • Providing ambiance
  • Highlighting key features
  • Creating a visually appealing design
  • Illuminating pathways (correct)
  • How do floodlights contribute to security in outdoor lighting?

  • Creating ambiance in the surroundings
  • Illuminating entry/exit points (correct)
  • Offering multiple pools of light
  • Omnidirectional illumination
  • What is the role of downlights in terms of security?

  • Increasing security by providing area light from above (correct)
  • Illuminating pathways with 360-degree light
  • Creating multiple pools of light
  • Providing ambiance with decorative designs
  • How does outdoor lighting help eliminate potential hiding spots around a property?

    <p>By eliminating dark areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of lighting fixture is suitable for creating the illusion of an occupied residence for security purposes?

    <p>Floodlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is glare considered a major inhibitor of good visibility in outdoor spaces?

    <p>It impairs clear visibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique involves highlighting the branches and interior canopy of a tree?

    <p>Uplighting from within tree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For 360° viewing of an object in outdoor lighting, what is a common way to ensure even light when viewed from any side?

    <p>Uplighting from within tree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique involves aiming light at a unique statue or plant to cast an eye-catching shadow on a wall?

    <p>Silhouette lighting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common way to highlight elements in your landscape that will be seen from multiple viewpoints?

    <p>Uplighting from within tree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lighting technique uses low-voltage fixtures with halogen or LED bulbs to light a tree from the ground up?

    <p>Uplighting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which type of view is the object lit in one direction only with the fixture usually placed in or above the ground below what you are accenting?

    <p>360° viewing lighting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of using the moonlighting effect through branches in outdoor lighting?

    <p>To simulate the natural effect of moonlight filtering through branches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In outdoor lighting, what technique involves illuminating from the ground upwards to highlight architectural features or plants?

    <p>Uplighting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of 360° viewing lighting in outdoor spaces?

    <p>To provide uniform coverage across all viewing angles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of plant lighting involves directing light towards the plants from below ground level to highlight their beauty?

    <p>Uplighting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using downlighting in outdoor lighting design?

    <p>To illuminate pathways and steps directly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of outdoor light fixtures provides localized lighting, ideal for emphasizing specific areas like plants or architectural features?

    <p>Low-level landscape lights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of 'moonlighting effect through branches' in outdoor lighting?

    <p>To highlight branching forms for decorative purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In outdoor lighting, what is the main objective of implementing the uplighting technique?

    <p>To enhance structural elements of the home or hardscape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of 360° viewing lighting in outdoor spaces?

    <p>To create an extra special effect at night</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When considering uplighting from the ground, what does this lighting technique aim to achieve?

    <p>To highlight branching forms for decorative purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of festive lighting in outdoor spaces?

    <p>To decorate branches and trunks while providing little useful light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does wall lighting contribute to outdoor lighting design?

    <p>By enhancing structural elements of the home or hardscape</p> Signup and view all the answers

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