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Natural Light
• Provided by the sun
• Makes color sharper and brighter
• Generates a feeling of well being
Natural Light
• Controlled by the following factors
• Windows• Size• Number• Arrangement
• Window treatments• Placement of rooms
Natural Light
• Gives objects warm flattering tones
• Strong sunlight may produce harsh shadows and reflection
Fluorescent
• Electricity released through a mercury vapor in a tube
• Ultraviolet light gives a blue cast to rooms
Indirect Lighting
• Focused on an intermediate surface and reflects back into the room
• Diffused, with less contrast and softer shadows
Task Lighting
• Helps people perform specific tasks
• Bright but not harsh, free from distracting glare
Track Lighting
• Mounted on a metal strip that allows fixtures to be placed anywhere along the strip
• May be swiveled or rotated