Directional design of lighting luminaire(s).
Data Type:
Constrained List
Category:
Unit of Measure:
None
Sector:
Commercial, Residential, Multifamily
Lighting Direction
| List Options | Option Definition | Unit of Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | Direct lighting, also known as down lighting, casts downwards from a luminaire to provide lighting with uniform levels of illumination. Open, louvered, and lensed luminaires can all be direct. | None | |
| Direct indirect | Direct/Indirect (DID) lighting casts upwards and downwards from a luminaire to provide a combination of direct and indirect illumination. | None | |
| Floodlighting | A system designed for lighting a scene or object to a luminance greater than its surroundings. It may be for utility, advertising or decorative purposes. | None | |
| Indirect | Indirect lighting, also known as uplighting, casts upwards from a luminaire and bounces down to provide lighting with minimal glare and more uniform levels of illumination. | None | |
| None | None | None | |
| Not applicable | Not applicable | None | |
| Omnidirectional | A system emits the majority of light produced in an even distribution. | None | |
| Other | Other | None | |
| Spotlight | A spotlight projects a narrow, intense beam of light directly onto a place or person, especially a performer on stage. | None | |
| Unknown | Unknown | None |
Term ID: 9dcbc329-058a-482c-8e86-25f802c634f4
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