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Light Series 4

There are 6 types of lamps, for each one I will describe the following after finding an example:

a. purpose of the space

b. purpose of lighting

c. identify the lamp

d. describe the luminaire

e. effect of light source in space

f. effect of light source on materials

g. evaluate appropriateness of illumination level

h. based on observations and reflections provide recommendations for improvement.

1. DIRECT LIGHTING

example: My home kitchen

a. cooking

b. illuminate area for tasks such as cooking

c. recessed lighting

d. A bulb

e. Very adequate lighting on counter and space as a whole

f. materials are all neutral in color, light wood, and light grey marble for the counter tops.  There is some reflection in the countertops and hardware.

g. illumination level is very appropriate

h. I would probably add 2 more fixtures.

2. SEMI-DIRECT LIGHTING

example: hanging lights over bar area

a. drinking and eating

b. to highlight bar area

c. drop down spot lighting

d. MR16

e. claiming the spots to sit at bar area.  There are two seats and two drop down lights.  Illuminates seating area.

f. The reflection is off the counter tops as well as the glossy wooden chair and hardwood floor.

g. very appropriate and adequate.  Not too intense or dull.

h. None

3. GENERAL DIFFUSE LIGHTING

example: hanging down lamp in hallway

a. walking or passing through from room to room

b. illuminate walkway

c. hanging lamp

d. A Bulb

e. washing on walls, ceiling, and floor to illuminate all space.

f. no glare or reflections

g. very appropriate.  Not too intense or full, and just adequate lighting.

h. hang lamp a little higher

4. SEMI-INDIRECT LIGHTING

example: room 204

a. class room

b. illuminate work space

c. hanging lamp

d. T5 fluorescent

e. Lighting whole space while shades are drawn.  Lighting desks evenly (for the most part) throughout classroom

f. small reflections from desks and glare when overhead screen is down.

g. it is appropriate, but does not work very well

g. do not use fluorescent bulbs, also be able to turn some off while some stay on.

5. INDIRECT LIGHTING

example: above cabinet lighting

a. kitchen/cabinet: storage

b. "sparkle"

c. Rectangular (1 bulb) fluorescent

d. T5

e. illuminate cabinet top/decoration

f. impressive.  It adds to the decorative aspect or "sparkle" of the home.

g. very appropriate because it is not there for task lighting only decoration

h. none

6. DIRECT/INDIRECT LIGHTING

example: Target

a. Retail

b. illuminate merchandise and store

c. hanging fluorescent

d. T8 Fluorescent 

e. illuminating clothing, goods, walkways adequately and evenly.

f. reflecting off floor and some goods (depending on their material)

g. Too bright, however the intensity is welcoming at first and can energize you, I feel it is too bright though while you are shopping.

h. Perhaps use less bright bulbs or a different light all together - maybe recessed lighting.

Light Series 3

This series was to pick 4 fabrics (cool and warm colors) and observe them in different lighting condition in a residence, grocery store, retail store, and library.

This is the image of my 4 fabric samples in a residence space:  The lighting conditions were an overhead lamp/fan with 3 incandescent light bulbs.

This is the image of the 4 fabrics in a retail space.  There were overhead track lights in this area as the prominent light source, also throughout the space were fluorescent lights.

This is a photo of the fabrics in a library.  The light sources in this space were recessed fluorescent lighting fixtures.

This picture of the 4 fabrics is taken in a grocery store:  The lights are fluorescent lights and in some areas recessed fluorescent lights.

Daylight Model

This assignment was to create a space replicating the ideas Eero Saarinen displayed through the MIT chapel.  Below are images from the model we created and below that is an explanation  of the ways light is used in the MIT chapel.   The model we created was made to sit in  Greensboro NC in a flat area and is 20W x 30L x 15H.  We have designed it to be an intimate gathering are also.

Eero Saarinen (our chosen designer) and the MIT chapel in Cambridge MA.  Here are a few pictures of the chapel:

This is a metal structure hanging behind the pulpit that brings the light from the skylight down into the room.

[this is a close up image of the metal hanging structure behind the pulpit]