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What is the recommended maximum average luminance for luminous panels larger than 16 square feet?
What is the recommended maximum average luminance for luminous panels larger than 16 square feet?
50 footlamberts
What is the maximum average luminance that smaller luminous elements can approach?
What is the maximum average luminance that smaller luminous elements can approach?
200 footlamberts
Why are variable controls valuable in adjusting the luminance of a panel?
Why are variable controls valuable in adjusting the luminance of a panel?
To adjust the luminance to desired level for room activities.
When may a uniform luminance of a luminous surface be desirable?
When may a uniform luminance of a luminous surface be desirable?
What is the purpose of concealed recessed or surface-mounted downlights close to a vertical surface?
What is the purpose of concealed recessed or surface-mounted downlights close to a vertical surface?
Give an example of outdoor lighting for luminous walls.
Give an example of outdoor lighting for luminous walls.
What type of lighting system is often the most suitable for commercial installations?
What type of lighting system is often the most suitable for commercial installations?
What are some examples of special effects that designers have access to for accent lighting?
What are some examples of special effects that designers have access to for accent lighting?
What should be avoided when lighting paintings, tapestries, and murals?
What should be avoided when lighting paintings, tapestries, and murals?
What is the prime source of illumination in indirect lighting systems?
What is the prime source of illumination in indirect lighting systems?
How should lighting equipment be placed to avoid surface reflection of the light source and disturbing shadows?
How should lighting equipment be placed to avoid surface reflection of the light source and disturbing shadows?
What are some typical techniques for accent lighting of paintings, tapestries, and murals?
What are some typical techniques for accent lighting of paintings, tapestries, and murals?
What must be ensured for the ceiling and upper walls in an indirect lighting system?
What must be ensured for the ceiling and upper walls in an indirect lighting system?
What is the purpose of studying the symbols in Figure 13-1 before exploring lighting fixtures?
What is the purpose of studying the symbols in Figure 13-1 before exploring lighting fixtures?
What should be considered when lighting paintings, tapestries, and murals?
What should be considered when lighting paintings, tapestries, and murals?
What does the lighting level for reading piano or organ scores depend on?
What does the lighting level for reading piano or organ scores depend on?
What is the recommended lighting level for sewing dark fabrics?
What is the recommended lighting level for sewing dark fabrics?
What type of illumination is suitable for studying with occasional-high contrast requirements?
What type of illumination is suitable for studying with occasional-high contrast requirements?
What is the importance of familiarity with symbols and abbreviations in lighting design?
What is the importance of familiarity with symbols and abbreviations in lighting design?
How is a two-wire system designated in lighting plans?
How is a two-wire system designated in lighting plans?
What does subscript lettering in lighting plans refer to?
What does subscript lettering in lighting plans refer to?
What is the purpose of panel boards in lighting design?
What is the purpose of panel boards in lighting design?
How are outlets designated in lighting plans?
How are outlets designated in lighting plans?
What is a sculpture?
What is a sculpture?
What luminance ratio is recommended for obtaining a good three-dimensional effect with transparent shadows in sculpture lighting?
What luminance ratio is recommended for obtaining a good three-dimensional effect with transparent shadows in sculpture lighting?
What happens when the modeling ratio in sculpture lighting is reduced below 2?
What happens when the modeling ratio in sculpture lighting is reduced below 2?
What issue arises when the luminance ratio in sculpture lighting exceeds approximately 6?
What issue arises when the luminance ratio in sculpture lighting exceeds approximately 6?
What is a consideration when lighting planters for plant enhancement?
What is a consideration when lighting planters for plant enhancement?
What source of light is recommended for planters to support plant growth?
What source of light is recommended for planters to support plant growth?
