Lighting Direction

Directional design of lighting luminaire(s).

Data Type: 
Constrained List
Category: 
Loads
Unit of Measure: 
None
Sector: 
Commercial, Residential, Multifamily
List Options Option Definitionsort descending Unit of Measure
Spotlight A spotlight projects a narrow, intense beam of light directly onto a place or person, especially a performer on stage. 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
Omnidirectional A system emits the majority of light produced in an even distribution. None
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
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
Other Other None
Unknown Unknown None
Term ID: 9dcbc329-058a-482c-8e86-25f802c634f4

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