ID2 Strand 4.5 Lighting

STRIP light fixture

a series of bulbs mounted together in a line

HALOGEN bulb

bright, white light (most like sun); very hot; expensive but long-lasting

NORTH/EAST natural light

cool, blueish tone

FLUORESCENT bulb

diffused, blueish glow; produces less shadow

TASK use light

focuses light where it is most needed; used for close-up activities (i.e. strip)

RECESSED light fixture

hidden in the ceiling (like can lights or eyeball lights)

TRACK light fixture

lighting mounted on a metal strip that allows fixtures to be placed anywhere along the strip

LED bulb

no heat; very expensive but consumes less energy and lasts up to 25 years

COVE light fixture

placed just below the ceiling with a board/deflector beneath it

ACCENT/DECORATIVE use light

provides concentrated beam of light to focus on a decorative area or object (i.e. cove, portable, track)

GENERAL use light

provides enough light to see everything in the room.

SOUTH/WEST natural light

warm, orange tone

INCANDESCENT bulb

yellow glow; uses most energy