ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS

An artificial lighting source that provides light by heating an element (usually metal) to a Kelvin temperature of approximately 2500-3000 K, at which point the lamp glows?

A type of light source whose main source is the sun

Appropriate for informal, social, and business transactions; conversation occurs at normal to raised voice levels.

A type of light dispersion that casts light up onto the ceiling

A lighting fixture that gives both upward and downward ways of light, difficult to achieve on an inner wall

A type of lighting directed at a specific area or object

What is thermal comfort?

A drawing or painting that uses perspective and shadow to create the illusion of three-dimensional objects.

It is caused by the brightness of light sources within our normal field of vision. The brighter the light source, the greater the glare potential.

A type of lighting used for atmosphere, interest, and unusual effects

Lighting fixtures attached to the wall, directed upward and give a feeling of height

What are the acceptable light levels for detailed tasks like drafting and reading?

For bedrooms, what are the best and most effective illumination levels?

What type of illumination is used for the utility room?

What type of lighting best obtains the general lighting for living rooms?

It is the physical structure that holds the lamp and other necessary and decorative parts

A type of incandescent lamp that has a hard-pressed glass covering and as the name implies, a built-in reflector to enhance distribution

A device used to control the amount of light produced by changing voltage or current applied to the bulb or tube

The unit of measure of the amount of light falling on a surface.

These carpets are constructed in facing pairs with the pile embedded in the backing on each side, then cut apart to create cut pile. They are used for heavy foot traffic, such as in airport terminals

Warm colors are considered to be what?

In Architectural interiors, if the material is four-dimensional, what is its properties?

Carpets that add resilience, lessen impact noises, and can significantly extend the life of a carpet. They are most commonly used with residential carpets. However, some types will compress too easily and are not durable under heavy traffic.

These are floor coverings manufactured or cut to standard sizes, often with a finished border. They are not intended to cover the entire floor of a room and are therefore simply laid over another finish flooring material

Wall colors in dark green become gray green under what kind of light?

The scattering of rays that light is emitted or reflected over a wide area is called

What do you call the lighting fixtures that are hung from the ceiling?

A type of pin light that are adjustable and swivels allowing the light to be focused where desired

Is a lighting fixture that maybe transported from one location to another? They come in table or floor models.

The hollow in the middle of a fixture made of pottery or metal containing absorbent materials soaked with animal fat or oil and ignited to produce light

A socketed holder of candles made of ceramic, wood, metal, etc.

A unit of measure for the intensity of light in a given direction.

What are the recommended foot-candles for a stairwell passage?

How many percent is the amount of light actually seen when light is reflected on a light gray surface?

A type of discharge lamp produced in a glass tube filled with mercury vapor and argon and is sealed at the ends.

It is a luxury fiber and has long been regarded as the top carpet fiber. It is more expensive than synthetic fiber

The vertical members that support the header in construction are called:

What materials is often called drywall or plasterboard?

They are modular surfacing units of fired clay and other ceramic materials. They provide a permanent, durable, waterproof surface for interior walls. They are available in bright or matte glazes in a wide range of colors and surface designs.

These are paints that are used for ceilings, and for walls in rooms with low surface contact. Their low sheen can conceal minor surface imperfections. They can be gently washed, but not scrubbed

They are translucent or transparent solutions of dyes or pigments applied to penetrate and color a wood surface. They typically do not provide a protective finish.

They are decorative paint finishes that technically imitate natural materials-wood graining and marbleizing, for example.

In furniture making, it is a unique material in the ways it can be shaped, formed, textured, colored, and used.

Upholstery fabrics that are very strong, lustrous natural fiber. Stiff, brittle, non-elastic. Often blended with linen and cotton for commercial and residential use

Upholstery fabric that simulates leather or suede. Durable, and easy to clean. Not sustainable material, commonly for residential and commercial use.

Upholstery fabrics that are wrinkle-resistant, abrasion-resistant, dimensional stability, and crease-resistant. Commonly for commercial use

Chair for relaxing in a semi-reclining position, often adjustable. Should be easy to get into and out of, neither too low nor too soft; should provide proper back support.

A sofa designed to be transformed into a bed

Minimum distance that should be provided for each person around the perimeter of a dining table.

Minimum clearance that should be provided between the bed and the dresser or closet

Your client has decided they do not want to put a vent hood over their electric range but they do want a wall cabinet above. At what height is the bottom of the wall cabinet above the cooking surface according to the International Building Code?

What do you call the horizontal or vertical members separating the glass surfaces when joining adjacent windows?

What is the “most common” width and length of plywood used in typical residential construction?

It's important to know some installation practices to spot problems on a job site. What is the recommended fastening method for hanging cabinets in wood frame construction?

What do you call the layer construction of lumber glued together which could be horizontal or vertical?

A type of designs are more fluidic in nature. Thus, this can be altered as per the interest of the seeker. It is simple, sophisticated and clean. Uses color and lines to create a sleek and fresh feel.

Raw, functional, and utilitarian. Displays the raw materials, wood and metals, of a building proudly. There must be a sense of unfinished and rawness within the looks of the interior design

Pictorial wall and ceiling decorations became an outstanding feature of this interior style

Interior decorative style that is bold, curvy and plush. Encompassing design elements from the fifties and sixties.

The interiors inside this style have bold color palettes, patterns as well as textures. This has a rich mix to make it inspiring. This design is very popular with the youngsters.

The main element of the style is painting with light color. Make it totally white in color. A touch of turquoise color will make it look very attractive. Some stones and beach side décor can be place inside the interiors.

This type of interior design was quite popular in the mid of 1900s. The unique look of the interiors has iconic view. People can see the natural shapes and figurines inside the home interiors of such designs.

Bold, curvy and plush. Encompassing design elements from the fifties and sixties.

The use of wooden furniture's with the style used by the traditional craftsmen is one of its elements. The style is also known as the old school European style.

What do you call two objects that appear to match under one light source but not under another?

The perception that the colors of familiar objects remains the same no matter what the illumination (light sources) may be.

A neurological condition in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway.

A state in which color is experienced as a result of a musical sound such as sound, pitch, tone, key or timbre. Synesthetes that perceive color while listening to music experience the colors in addition to the normal auditory sensations that would be triggered in the average person.

A color with the presence of black. A darker shade of color. For example, Navy is a shade of blue.

Series of progressive intervals that are so close that individual steps cannot be distinguished. It is a seamless transition between color differences.

It refers to the visual agreement of all parts of a work. Also called Color Chords, these are time-tested combinations that work well together.

What do you call the material that changes the light absorption characteristics of another material to which it is applied: dyes and pigments?

Natural or artificial colorants that absorb but usually do not scatter light and are soluble in the substrate

The process by which the light arriving at a smooth-surfaced material changes its direction of travel on impact and is returned.

It is an optical phenomenon that occurs with reflected light. The color is produced by the structure of a surface that amplifies some wavelengths of light and suppresses others, depending on the angle of the light reaching it.

It is a visual sensation caused by excessive and uncontrolled brightness. It can be disabling or simply uncomfortable.

This refers to the change of direction suffered by radiation on impact with a rough-surfaced material or with fine particles of uniform or varying shape.

A liquid, paste, wax, or other substance that holds particles of pigments (dyes or other colorants) together without dissolving them and acts as a binder that adheres the pigments to the painted surface.

Lightness and darkness of a color.