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2. LUMINANCE
The intensity of emitted light from a
given surface (measured in footlambert or
candela per sqm.). It is dependent on the
physical properties of the reflective material.
The concept of luminance in lighting design
inextricably linked to built-form, materiality
and color. One surprising idea is: a surface
or object itself has the potential to become a
secondary light source. Although luminance
and brightness work hand in hand, they are
often confused with each other. Brightness is
the sensation that the viewer experiences
when looking at an object or a surface.
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THEORIES
a. SIX PRINCIPLES OF LIGHT
1. ILLUMINANCE
It is quantity of light emitted by a light
source that lands on a given surface area
(measured in Lux and footcandles in English
system). Illuminance is the feature that
brings shape and clarity of subtle spatial
composition. It is capable of manipulating
the intensity of visual extremes, gradual
increase of light and dark. This allows us to
navigate our way through, or perform tasks
within spaces. Given that, illuminance plays
a critical role in our emotional response to a
space. Adjusting our light levels with a
switch, we are controlling the visual property
of illuminance to suit our programmatic
needs.
1.1 A lux is defined as the sphere of illumination cast by a onecandela point source on a surface one meter away.
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Visibility
Light
and
vision
reveal
an
incomprehensible scale and limitless depth
of our perceived worlds that no other sense
can provide. Consequently, light and vision
create an internal world of colors and
contrast, volumes and textures that the
2.2 Luminance versus contrast for a black wall and a white wall: While
luminance values are greater for a lamp shining on a white wall, visual
contrast is higher for the same light shining on the black wall.
4. HEIGHT
An essential aspect of architectural
lighting is the height at which light sources
are installed. The spatial relationship
between the light source, ground and ceiling
plane and our position determines how we
understand, occupy and explore the limits of
our surrounding. The height of a light source
can also be used to control luminance levels,
capable of provoking a sense of expanded
space or intimacy. Consequently, change of
height of the light source, in the case of
natural light, gives us the sense of time.
5.1 Robert Irwin, Light and Space (2007), 115 fluorescent lights on
one wall
6.
5. DENSITY
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6.4 Direction and distribution of light and shadows can greatly affect
the appearance of form.
a. LIGHTING SOURCES
INCANDESCENT (Warm, 2600K 2900K)
General
Characteristics:
Appealing, dimmable and has
a wide variety of forms but
not that energy efficient.
3100K)
General
Characteristics:
Almost the same as
the incandescent lamp
but has a longer life
span,
and
slightly
more energy efficient.
Also called a tungsten halogen or
quartz lamp, it uses a typical incandescenttungsten filament in a halogen gas-filled
quartz capsule. The lamp operates at a
higher
temperature,
improving
the
efficiency,
output,
and
life
of
the
incandescent filament. Halogen sources
have the advantage of a very high CEI (Color
Rendering Index) and near-infinite dimming
capability.
LINEAR
FLOURESCENT
General
Characteristics: A
usually white light
source that is being
used
by
most
residential houses.
A lamp technology
consisting of a glass
tube
lined
with
phosphors and filled with a low-pressure
mercury vapour. An electric arc is passed
through the mercury vapour, which emits UV
radiation inside the lamp. This excites the
phospors, which in turn emit white light, or
fluoresce from the tube surface. It is
characterized by its diffuse white light, along
with a relatively high efficacy and long lamp
life.
COMPACT FLOURESCENT LAMPS
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General
Characteristics:
Usually in twin tubes
(PL lamps) for step
lights and low level
lighting.
Triple
tube,
circuline 2D 18-58 watts
for general lighting.
A miniature fluorescent
lamp characterized by a
small-diameter
fluorescent tube folded or curved on itself to
utilize a single-ended base and reduce its
overall size. These are often used as an
alternative to incandescent lighting, with
approximately ten times the lamp life and
three to four times the efficacy.
Two kinds of Fiber optics are the Endemitting fiber that has a twinkle and inwater effects for water features. And Side
emitting fiber for outlining and shapes.
Also
to as a
state
lamp
consists of a
b. LIGHTING TECHNIQUES
DAYLIGHTING
Daylighting is the complete process of
designing buildings to utilize natural light to
its fullest. It includes all of the following
activities.
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Daylighting
And
Electric
Adequate
manual
switching
or
dimming to encourage the user to
turn off or dim electric lights.
An automatic photoelectric device in
each day-lighted zone that either
switches off lights during daylight
periods or dims lights in proportion to
the amount of daylight.
An automatic photoelectric system
that dims or switches off lighting
systems throughout a building in
response to daylight.
An automatic time-of-day control
system, preferably with astronomic
time functions, that switches or dims
lights according to a fixed solar
schedule.
bright
room
relative
to
the
surfaces,
sometimes
causing
glare.
Side Lighting
Side
lighting
employs
vertical
fenestration (usually windows) to introduce
natural light. Unlike top lighting, side lighting
tends to introduce light that can be too
However,
the
desirable
view provided by windows usually makes
glare an acceptable side effect.
Many modern commercial windows
employ low-e glazing. Low-e glazing
employs two or more panes of glass, one of
which is coated with a relatively clear
material that reflects infrared energy while
passing visible portions of the suns energy.
One way to increase both efficiency
and clarity is to employ solar shading other
than within the glass. Solar shading uses
building elements to prevent direct solar
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natural
light.
Give high priority
to
windows
that
provide
a
view.
Remember
that
the
effective
daylighted area extends into the
building only about 2 times the width
of a window and about 2 to 2.5 times
its height.
2 Minimize the size of the east and west
sides of the building and maximize
LAYERED DESIGN
Each layer has unique responsibilities
to light certain tasks, but because lighting is
seldom so carefully controlled, the layers
often work together to light portions of a
space.
The Ambient Layer
Providing overall lighting in a room is the
role of ambient lighting. Ambient lighting
does not illuminate specific tasks but rather
provides the light that allows moving around
in the space and other basic visual
recognition. The amount of ambient light is
important;
If the ambient light level in the space
is significantly lower than the task
levels, the contrast between task and
ambient light will be high and the
space will appear more dramatic.
If the ambient light levels are nearly as
high as the task levels, the room will
be brighter, cheerier, and more
relaxing.
Because of its impact on the mood or
ambience of the room, choice of ambient
lighting is surprisingly critical.
For instance, the ambient lighting in a
museum or boutique store is often low to
create significant contrast with the feature
displays and heighten the sense of drama.
To achieve a relaxed ambience, on the
other hand, it is important to increase the
brightness of room surfaces, especially
TECHNIQUES
Downlighting
When downlighting, the intent is to
illuminate the horizontal surface below the
luminaire. Downlighting can be achieved
with can downlights, troffers, industrial
luminaires, or just about any luminaire
aimed downward and having a directional
light.
Downlighting layouts need not be
uniform, but they should be organized.
Uplighting
Uplighting involves illuminating the
ceiling, often with the intent to provide
indirect lighting by bouncing light back
toward the space. While many luminaire
types are designed for uplighting, uplight
can also be created by turning downlight
luminaires upside down.
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Wallwashing
Wallwashing involves illuminating a
wall evenly. It is different from wall grazing,
slot outligning, and accent lighting. The
intent of washing a wall is to provide lighting
as evenly as possible, side to side and top to
bottom
Wallwashing
tends
to
hide
imperfections in a wall, but it flattens
texture. Thus it is a good technique for
gypsum wallboard walls, but it makes stone
and brick look painted on. Wallwashing
should be avoided if the wall surface is
glossy or shiny because the surface will
reflect the light source into the eye of the
observer.
Wall Grazing
Wall grazing is a technique in which a
wall
is lighted
with
luminaires set
Slot Outlining
Also a technique for lighting a wall,
slot outlining places a continuous light
source at the joint of a wall and ceiling.
Usually a strip fluorescent light or luminaire
designed for the purpose, a wall slot
produces a bright upper wall that indirectly
lights the space. The sharp edge of the dark
ceiling and light upper wall outlines the
shape of the ceiling and provides a strong
line that emphasizes the architecture.
However, this technique does not try to
evenly light the wall. It should not be used
to light artwork or murals.
Accent lighting
Accent lighting is used to illuminate
and highlight artwork or a retail display.
Unlike other wall- lighting techniques,
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CONCLUSION
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