BU 3 MOD 2 LECTURE 6 LANDSCAPE LIGHTING

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_____ is as much as a "building material" as steel or concrete.

• It contributes to the character, to the desired attitude towards

form and space, and to the effective functioning of that space.
Light, dynamic
• Lighting is 2._____.

• Change the lighting and the world around us changes

security, safety, and productivity Deliver the light level needed to provide adequate ___,___,___
Minimize _____ by maintain relatively uniform light levels and
visual fatigue
controlling glare.
colour rendering performance Select the proper light sources that provide the appropriate_____
Use light sources and luminaires that will most _____deliver lu-
Economically
mens to the outdoor area
Install ______ to eliminate daytime operation and minimize un-
automatic controls necessary night time operation, therefore managing energy level
wisely
One of the most popular landscape lighting design techniques
used to highlight or accent distinct plants or accessories in your
Up lighting -
garden. Spotlight or floodlight fixtures mounted on the ground are
the best way to achieve this technique.
____ Also called moon lighting, this approach creates a soft,
subtle glow and is usually accomplished with flood and spot lights
that are mounted above the landscape rather than below. This type
Down lighting -
of lighting is also used to highlight specific areas of your garden
and can be used to create beautiful patterns from tree branches
below.
is typically achieved with up lighting and creates silhouette images
of trees, plants, and accessories within the landscape design. This
Shadowing / Shadow lighting technique is often used to create displays on dark garden walls or
the side of a structure, adding an elegant, but mysterious touch to
your outdoor design.
is a similar lighting technique to shadowing, but places light fix-
tures directly behind the subject to produce an awe inspiring effect.
Lights mounted near the bottom of a tree or shrub will cast the
Silhouetting
plant's shadow against the sky for an intriguing twilight display.
This technique is often used near the home for an appealing
facade
This, of all the landscape lighting design techniques must be
planned precisely. Grazing light is an effect that illuminates the
Grazing Light - outline of a certain tree or shrub to enhance the shape and
texture of the plant and is usually done using a carefully positioned
spotlight.
- Also known as spot lighting this effect like the name suggests,
uses cross lighting as well as up lighting techniques to showcase a
Accent lighting particular item in your garden with bright light in an otherwise dark
area. Use this technique to showcase garden sculpture, signage,
statuary and other objects that you would like to accent.
- Lighting along paths and driveways is an essential part of your
landscape lighting design for safety reasons, as well as for beauty.
Path lighting fixtures are available in a variety of sizes and styles
Path lighting
and can easily enhance the overall theme of your outdoor space
while providing light to prevent accidents in the dark along path-
ways.
Safety in your garden is important, step lighting uses small fixtures
Step lighting - that are typically shielded to cast a soft, but bright, glare free light
across steps and decks. This lighting technique is very similar to

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Security lighting
Cross lighting
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path lighting and allows you and your guests to clearly see any
obstructions that may block the way.
- Many parts of an outdoor lighting design can also serve security
purposes. A well lit garden can be an excellent crime prevention
method and fixtures designed specifically for security, like motion
sensors, can add extra protection as well as convenience.
- This landscape lighting design technique is another soft, shad-
owy lighting effect created with horizontally positioned down light-
ing practices. _______creates a magnificent display of precisely
placed beams of light blended with the evening shadows for an
illusion of depth and texture.