Ligting for Interior Design
Residential lighting design
As in all lighting design problem solving, the first step in creating good lighting design solutions for residential spaces is to identify the visual tasks that must be resolved. After the visual tasks are identified, the lighting design methodology should be undertaken immediately.
Residential spaces are usually personal and often intimate in their use, and their lighting design solutions should respond to that aspect of their function. The personalization often relates directly to a desired mood or psychological response, such as a welcoming entrance foyer. The other broad generalization about residential lighting is critical visual tasks which are limited to a few activities and spaces, such as food preparation in the kitchen, and sewing or desk work.
Residential lighting design
Residential lighting conventions include some generally accepted don’ts, most of which are related to avoiding a non residential ambience. For example, it is unusual to find an appropriate use of 2‘ x 2’ or 2‘ x 4’ recessed fluorescent luminaires in a residence despite their prevalent and appropriate use in many nonresidential settings. This is coupled with the inappropriateness of acoustic tile ceilings in most residential settings. Codes and standards play a limited role in residential lighting. The most significant code impacts are caused by the National Electric Code.
Residential lighting design
Compared to other building types, residences have a predictable and relatively limited number of uses and functions. One can usually count on a living/family room function, dining and food preparation spaces, toilet/bathing/grooming functions, and sleeping/ dressing accommodations. Homes may have an office, music room or workshop, but it is unusual to have more than one or two of these special spaces in a single residence.
Living room lighting
Most living rooms require flexible lighting design solutions because they serve a broad Variety of changing
As in all lighting design problem solving, the first step in creating good lighting design solutions for residential spaces is to identify the visual tasks that must be resolved. After the visual tasks are identified, the lighting design methodology should be undertaken immediately.
Residential spaces are usually personal and often intimate in their use, and their lighting design solutions should respond to that aspect of their function. The personalization often relates directly to a desired mood or psychological response, such as a welcoming entrance foyer. The other broad generalization about residential lighting is critical visual tasks which are limited to a few activities and spaces, such as food preparation in the kitchen, and sewing or desk work.
Residential lighting design
Residential lighting conventions include some generally accepted don’ts, most of which are related to avoiding a non residential ambience. For example, it is unusual to find an appropriate use of 2‘ x 2’ or 2‘ x 4’ recessed fluorescent luminaires in a residence despite their prevalent and appropriate use in many nonresidential settings. This is coupled with the inappropriateness of acoustic tile ceilings in most residential settings. Codes and standards play a limited role in residential lighting. The most significant code impacts are caused by the National Electric Code.
Residential lighting design
Compared to other building types, residences have a predictable and relatively limited number of uses and functions. One can usually count on a living/family room function, dining and food preparation spaces, toilet/bathing/grooming functions, and sleeping/ dressing accommodations. Homes may have an office, music room or workshop, but it is unusual to have more than one or two of these special spaces in a single residence.
Living room lighting
Most living rooms require flexible lighting design solutions because they serve a broad Variety of changing