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An introduction to lighting in building services, focusing on natural and artificial lighting. It discusses the importance of good lighting, types of lighting, and factors affecting sky illuminance. Recommendations for obtaining recommended luminance levels and the process for selecting and arranging artificial lighting are also included.
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TOPIC: LIGHTING
The provision of ample light in a building is of primary significance as it serves two purpose, namely, for illumination and for granting hygienic conditions. Lighting should be planned in a manner as to create mood or atmosphere and should compel
The primary source of lighting for day lighting is the sun. The light received by the earth from the sun consist of two parts, namely , direct solar illuminance and sky illuminance. For the purpose of day lighting design ,direct solar illuminance shall not be considered and only sky illuminance shall be taken as contributing to illuminance of the building interiors during the day. TYPES OF LIGHTING
SKY COMPONENT EXTERNAL REFLECTED COMPONENTS INTERNAL REFLECTED COMPONENT
Altitude of the sun
The day of the year
Time of the day