Natural Lighting: This lighting involves the light from the sun as the source of light in the space.
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Task Lighting: This lighting is any light that shows focus on a space for tasks. In this image we see light focused on the pool table (task).
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Accent Lighting: This lighting is used to show focus or emphasize an particular object. In this image we see lighting over a piece of art.
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Ambient Lighting: This type of lighting is used just to light up a room and nothing being focused on. (Im not counting the hallway as part of the room)
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Wall Grazing: This type of lighting involves light being focused on a wall to illuminate space and show detail on the wall.
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Perimeter Lighting: This type of lighting is used to illuminate the interior of a room that is located at the perimeter.
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Up Lighting: This type of lighting is used to illuminate the space from the ground.
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Cove Lighting: This type of lighting is located in reflecting of the trough.
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Recessed Lighting: The lights are installed inside the ceiling which give the appearance of light coming through the holes.
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Drop Lighting: This type of lighting is when lights are suspended by a cord or portable extension from the ceiling.
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Wall Washing: This type of lighting is used to illuminate walls (usually ones with artwork or other accessories). These are not connected/attached to the wall like grazing is.
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Sconce: This type of lighting is attached to a wall and the light is directed upward.
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2x4 Fixtures: (You have to click on the image to see it) This type of lighting is used just to illuminate the room. There is no focus on anything.
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Incandescent Bulbs: This type of lighting is artificial and was inefficient as it took more electricity to light up a room as it required heat.
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Fluorescent Bulbs: This type of lighting is artificial however these bulbs use phosphorus and gas to make light while not using as much electricity. (Energy efficient)
Natural Lighting: This lighting involves the light from the sun as the source of light in the space.
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