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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of fabric roof membranes?

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

What are the two main categories of fabric structures?

<p>Tension and air supported (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Spotlight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>12 to 20 ft (A)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a floodlight?

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

What is a characteristic of RGB systems?

<p>Are low voltage and cool to touch (A)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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