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THEORIES & PRINCIPLES OF AI FORM OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING

1. Unity & harmony -unite all -composition STREETLIGHTS -light roadway & walkways (LED)
2. Balance -mirror, dissimilar, center pt FLOODLIGHTS -Metal Halide & High Pressure
3. Focal point -dominant-draw attention Outdoor fields or work zones
4. Rhythm -visual pattern repetition BEACONLIGHT -position @ intersection
5. Attention to details -compliment concept SECURITY -urban areas, extremely bright
Use extra ordinary UNDERWATER -swimming pool, fonds, fountains
6. Scale & proportion -std-generic-absolute Accent lights
7. Color - BASIC CONCEPT OF COLORS
WARM COLORS -vivid & generic
BALANCE -tend to advance in space
SYMMETRICAL -mirror (R&L) COOL COLORS -create soothing effects
ASYMMETRICAL-dissimilar (R&L) NEUTRAL COLLORS -white, black, gray
RADIAL -center point
COLOR
RED -passion, heat & energy
ORANGE -vitality, activity & adventure
YELLOW -sunshine & cheerfulness
VIOLET -tranquility, opulence & fashion
BLUE -calm, trust & sensitivity
GREEN -nature, relaxation & rest
COLOR WHEEL
INTERIOR SPACE PLANNING
1. ANTHROPOMETRY -human scale
2. ERGONOMICS -human + elements
3. PROXEMICS -physical space interactions
4. KINESTHETICS -perception-body movement

PERSONAL TERRITORY
1 INTIMATE SPACE -1ft
2 PERSONAL SPACE -2-4ft
3 SOCIAL SPACE -4-10ft
4 PUBLIC SPACE -12-24ft

CULTURAL TERRITORY
3-COLOR SCHEMES
Arab, Japanese, Americans & Filipinos
ANALOGOUS -next to each other_adjacent
COMPLIMETARY - opposite to each other
BASIC CATEGORY OF LIGHTING
MONOCHROMATIC – 1-color in various shades
AMBIENT -general lighting
ACCENT -draw attention, specific
TASK -perform task, focus illumination
NATURAL -day lighting, solar power

METHOD OF LIGHTING
UPLIGHTING -less common, minimal glare
DOWNLIGHTING -most used, recessed
FRONT LIGHTING -no visible shadow

FORM OF INDOOR LIGHTING


ALCOVE -form of backlighting
SOFFIT -close to wall, bring out texture 4-DIMENSION OF COLOR
RECESSED -mounted into ceiling HUE -name of color
TRACK -hung/clipped to metal-cables- VALUE -lightness or darkness
tension INTENSITY/SATURATION -vividness, degree
SCONE -shine up and down TEMPERATURE -warmth or coolness
PORTABLE -sits on table
ILLUMINATED CLNG -uses diffuser
COLOR SCHEMES

CONCENTRIC ZONE by BURGESS

SECTOR MODEL by HOYT

MULTIE NUCLEI by HARRIS & ULLMAN

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