DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY DASMARINAS

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT

TYPES OF LIGHTING AND LIGHTING SYSTEM

(BUILDING UTILITIES 2)

SUBMITTED BY:
FORTES, CHYNNA CAMILLE P.
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SUBMITTED TO:
AR. JAMES M. TEPACE, UAP
 LIGHTING
Lighting or illumination is the deliberate use of light to achieve a practical or aesthetic
effect. Lighting includes the use of both artificial light sources like lamps and light fixtures, as
well as natural illumination by capturing daylight. Daylighting (using windows, skylights, or light
shelves) is sometimes used as the main source of light during daytime in buildings. This can save
energy in place of using artificial lighting, which represents a major component of energy
consumption in buildings. Proper lighting can enhance task performance, improve the appearance
of an area, or have positive psychological effects on occupants.

Indoor lighting is usually accomplished using light fixtures, and is a key part of interior
design. Lighting can also be an intrinsic component of landscape projects. Lighting is an important
area of opportunity for energy savings, since it is a large fraction of use of electricity in residential
and commercial buildings. Lighting energy use is not a big percentage of overall electric energy
used in a manufacturing or industrial plant, but it may still be a relatively large number of kilowatt-
hours.

LIGHT FIXTURE
A light fixture (US English), light fitting (UK English), or luminaire is an electrical
device used to create artificial light by use of an electric lamp. All light fixtures have a fixture
body and a light socket to hold the lamp and allow for its replacement.

Fixtures may also have a switch to control the light, either attached to the lamp body or
attached to the power cable. Permanent light fixtures, such as dining room chandeliers, may use a
wall switch to turn them on and off; as such, these fixtures may have no switch on the fixture
itself. Fixtures require an electrical connection to a power source, typically AC mains power, but
may also have battery power for camping or emergency lights. Permanent lighting fixtures may
be directly wired. Moveable lamps have a plug and cord so that they can be plugged into a wall
socket.

Light fixtures may also have other features, such as reflectors for directing the light, an
aperture (with or without a lens), an outer shell or housing for lamp alignment and protection, an
electrical ballast or power supply, and a shade to diffuse the light or direct it towards a
workspace (e.g., a desk lamp). A wide variety of special light fixtures are created for use in the
automotive lighting industry, aerospace, marine and medicine sectors. Portable light fixtures are
often called "lamps", as in table lamp or desk lamp. In technical terminology, the lamp is the
light source, which is typically called the light bulb. The term luminaire is recommended by the
International Electro technical Commission (IEC) for technical use.
FIXTURE TYPES

RECESSED COVE LIGHTING FIXTURE

A recessed cove fixture is mounted in a light cove,

which is built above the ceiling at the intersection of the
ceiling and the wall. These fixtures typically direct the light
toward the wall. It is important that trim at the edge of the
cove is tall enough to hide the lighting fixture otherwise the
lamp may be visible, which is unappealing.

INDIRECT PENDANT LIGHTING

FIXTURE

Indirect pendants hang from the ceiling

and are usually suspended from cables. The lamp
is completely hidden from below and a reflector
directs all of the light up toward the ceiling. This
type of fixture offers a softer and more even
distribution of light within the space. It is best
used for general lighting and is not appropriate
for task lighting. The ceiling color should be
light so that it reflects as much light as possible.

DIRECT/ INDIRECT PENDANT LIGHTING FIXTURE

A direct / indirect pendant also hangs from the ceiling, but it directs light up and down. These
types of fixtures are used a lot in offices where general lighting is required, but there is also a
need for task lighting immediately below the fixture. Direct / indirect fixtures are designed in
variations that distribute differing amounts of light up and down so that a designer has control
over the light distribution.
 RECESSED LIGHTING FIXTURES

Recessed lighting fixtures are the most common fixtures

used in commercial and institutional construction. Fixtures
are sized to work with common ceiling tile sizes. While
fluorescent lamps have been most popular in the past, many
facilities are shifting to LED fixtures because they last
longer and require less maintenance.

WALL WASH LIGHT FIXTURES

Wall wash fixtures are recessed lights with

reflectors that direct the light toward the wall.
They are most often used to highlight art,
signage, or other items on a wall.

WALL SCONCE

A wall sconce is a decorative fixture that is mounted to a

wall. They provide general room lighting, but are mostly
decorative.
UNDER CABINET LIGHT FIXTURES

Lights are often mounted below cabinets so that tasks on

the counter below can be seen easily. These can be found
in homes and offices and are generally controlled from a
nearby switch or a switch on the light fixture.
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https://www.architonic.com/en/products/interior-lighting/0/3210000/1

https://www.lowes.com/projects/decorate-and-entertain/interior-lighting-ideas/article

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_fixture

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