This presentation discusses types of lighting fixtures. It identifies two main types: architectural/built-in fixtures like valance, cornice, cove, track, and soffit lighting; and non-architectural fixtures like ceiling, wall, and portable lamps. Examples of each type are provided along with descriptions of how they work and their purposes. The presentation also discusses the importance of lighting fixtures in enhancing a room's beauty and brightness, and provides examples of prices and top brands of fixtures in India.
2. LIGHTENING FIXTURES
• A light fixtures is an electrical device
that contains an electric lamp which
provides illumination.
• It fulfills following needs:-
1. Function.
2. Safety.
3. Beauty.
4. VALANCE LIGHTING
A horizontal
fluorescent tube is
placed behind a
valance boards,
casting light upward
so that it reflects off
the ceiling and also
downwards to shine
on the drapery, thus
producing both direct
and indirect lighting.
5. CORNICE LIGHTING
A cornice is
installed under the
ceiling, with a
fixture hidden
beneath so as to
direct light
downwards only.
This can give a
dramatic effect on
drapery, pictures
and wall coverings.
6. COVE LIGHTING
This consists of
placing continuous
series of fluorescent
tubes in a groove
along one or more
walls of a room,
about 12 inches from
the ceiling. The light
reflects off the ceiling
and bathes the room
in indirect light.
7. TRACK LIGHTING
Track lighting consists of
lamps fixed to the ceiling
or wall in an array to offer
great variety. One strip
often holds spot light,
floodlights, and even
hanging fixtures that may
be turned around to follow
furniture placement. The
tracks can themselves be
movable as well, for still
more flexible
arrangements.
8. SOFFIT LIGHTING
This refers to
built in light
source under a
panel. It may be
fixed to a ceiling
or under a
cabinet. Soffit
lighting is often
used over a sink
or other work
areas.
9. CEILING FIXTURE
These are
recessed into the
ceiling or set
flush with it.
They may soften
light of diffuse.
Some may be in
form of soft
luminous panels
that illuminates
large areas evenly.
10. WALL FIXTURE
These remain out
of the way and
free table and
desk surfaces for
other things. At
the same time,
they give direct
light where it is
needed.