Archive for category Lighting
Secondary lighting systems | Lighting Techniques
Lighting systems | Illumination Techniques
Lighting Systems comprises of two main systems:
Both of these lighting systems are to be integrated together in designing the lighting for any space.
Earlier, we discussed “Primary Lighting Systems”. Now we will move on with the discussion on Secondary Lighting Systems.
Shadow effect achieved with the help of wall mounted Light. Effects of Lighting could be really amazing...!
Secondary Lighting Systems
1. Accent lighting- 15 times more than task lighting
2. Effect lighting- no functional value
3. Decorative lighting
4. Architectural lighting
5. Mood lighting
Underwater Lighting Techniques | Aqua Architecture
Under water lighting deals with the lighting systems placed inside water entities like swimming pools , fountains , etc , and some times even in smaller areas like Jacuzzis . This aspect of lighting mainly depends on the various physical properties of water ( refraction , reflection etc of stand still and moving water). Under water lighting also deals with the effects of lighting placed above water , on and in water.
Figure showing a water fall lit from beneath showing the ‘Glowing steps ‘ effect
Under water lighting also deals with the effects of lighting placed above water , on and in water.
Spot Lighting | Lighting Techniques
Lighting Techniques
Lighting Techniques play a very important role in creating soothing ambience. It could be a room, a residence, a building facade or ambient lighting in the Landscaped Gardens…
Laser Effects
The Lighting Technique is different for different purposes….
For example: Dining Lighting Techniques are different from Underwater Lighting Techniques… The kind of lights used in the Underwater Lighting system are different from that of the lights used in Dining Lighting and for specific purpose such as Task Lighting.
The material of the lights used for lighting varies for the type of ambiance it is supposed to create. The material of the underwater lights is different from the material of the other lights used for other purposes.
In this article we are going to discuss different types of Spotlights and situations where it is used.
Concealed Lighting Techniques | Methods of Lighting
Concealed Lighting Techniques
Concealed Lighting is one of the methods of Lighting Systems. Concealed Lighting is usually preferred where dim ambient lighting is necessary to enhance the beauty of the ambiance.
Concealed Lighting System
Here are some of the other lighting methods apart from concealed Lighting:
- Direct Lighting
- Indirect Lighting
- Concealed Lighting
- Semi-concealed Lighting
Dining Lighting makes use of Concealed Lighting, Semi-concealed Lighting, Direct and Indirect Lighting System.
Task Lighting makes use of Direct Lighting system.
Underwater Lighting makes use of Diffused Lighting system.
Spot Lighting is complete different system of Lighting but since it has focussed illumination, it can fall under the category of Direct Lighting.
In this article, we are going to discuss the Evolution of the Concept of Concealed Lighting system and also how and where it is used….
Importance of Daylighting | Components of Daylight factor
Daylighting | Components of Daylight factor
Daylighting is the practice of the designing various types of openings to admit daylight into the working space for efficient and comfortable living. The orientation, shape and size of the openings play an important role in daylighting.
Daylighting could be provided with the help of windows, skylights, courtyards etc.
Skylight providing internal illuminance
Daylight factor
Daylight factor can be defined as the sum of all daylight reaching an indoor reference point.
The three important components considered for the estimation of total amount of daylight reaching a particular point is as follows:
- Direct light of the sun
- External surfaces reflecting light directly to the point
- Internal surfaces reflecting and interreflecting light to the point
Each of the three components when expressed as a ratio or percent of the simultaneous external illuminance defines the sky component (SC), external reflected component (ERC) and internal reflected component.