Skylight Design Considerations
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What is a common issue with large skylights in installations?

  • Excessive condensation on the interior surface
  • Gloomy dark areas surrounding the skylight (correct)
  • Uniform illumination throughout the space
  • Increased alteration of the roof structure

    • What is the main benefit of using smaller skylights in a repetitive layout?

  • Reduced condensation on the interior surface
  • Improved reflectivity of the skylight
  • Uniform illumination within the space (correct)
  • Increased alteration of the roof structure

    • What is the primary function of gutters in skylight design?

  • To reflect sunlight into the space
  • To increase the alteration of the roof structure
  • To provide shade from the high summer sun
  • To capture condensation that flows off the glazing (correct)

    • How far can daylight penetrate into a building with properly designed light shelves?

    <p>Up to 212 times the distance between the floor and the top of the window</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of fabric roof membranes?

    <p>To introduce daylight through the roof itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main categories of fabric structures?

    <p>Tension and air supported</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of directional lighting?

    <p>To direct light to a specific area or object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of luminaire is designed to emit an intense, concentrated beam of light?

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

    What is the typical ceiling height range for low bay luminaires?

    <p>12 to 20 ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of lighting installation involves the use of luminaires attached to a metal track?

    <p>Track Lighting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of luminaire is often used for general illumination in offices and retail spaces?

    <p>Low Bay Luminaire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a floodlight?

    <p>Emitting a broad, diffuse beam of light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of RGB systems?

    <p>Are low voltage and cool to touch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of using RGB systems in decorative and accent lighting?

    <p>They reduce the need for reflectors and diffusers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to consider the disposal of fluorescent and HID lamps?

    <p>They contain mercury and need to be disposed of in hazardous waste landfills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of safety lighting?

    <p>To ensure the safety of people involved in a potentially hazardous process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of architectural lighting in the built environment?

    <p>It is crucial for the performance of everyday activities and appreciation of the built environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of RGB systems that makes them well-suited for certain applications?

    <p>They emit light in a specific, focused direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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