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1. Direct downlights
Simplest function of all
They are intended to illuminate a horizontal surface
under the fixture
Often used in stair landings, in lines down hallways, or
in grid in an open area
When used to illuminate walls, it creates scallops of
light on the wall surface and leave the top of the wall in
darkness
General Fixtures Types
2. Indirect uplights
Use the ceiling as the reflector and are intended to
illuminate large horizontal surface with an indirect and
diffuse light
Require a high reflectance in order to function properly
General Fixtures Types
3. Adjustable downlights
Are intended to light objects or specific wall or floor
focus areas
4. Wall washers
Are intended to evenly and smoothly illuminate an
entire vertical wall surface.
This is in contrast to downlights that cause scalloping on
the wall
General Fixtures Types
5. Scones
Are lights that are attached to a wall and illuminate an
area or a pattern on the wall surface
Decorative scones provide an image or illuminate
themselves in a manner that may be used as part of the
design concept
6. Ambient uplights
Are freestanding lights typically used in offices as
indirect uplights illuminating the office work surfaces
with light reflected from the ceiling
General Fixtures Types
Accent fixtures
allow light to
focus on art and
building surfaces
Types:
1. Recessed accent lights
Appear as downlights but internally permit rotation and
elevation of the light beam
2. Eyeballs and pulldown accents
Resemble downlights, but their appearance belies the ability
to be adjusted
3. Track lighting systems
Are designed to accent art and retail displays; for ease and
flexibility use, lampholders can be relocated to any point on
the track
Cove Lights
1. Chandeliers
Are ornate
luminaires generally
consisting of many
small incandescent
lamps that simulate
the effect of candle
flames.
Decorative Lighting
2. Pendants
A ceiling-hung
decorative fixtures
The term pendant is
used for hanging
luminaires less formal
than chandeliers
Decorative Lighting
3. Close-to-ceiling
luminaires
Are similar to
pendants but
mount closely
to the ceiling
to allow use in
most rooms
with
conventional
ceiling heights
Decorative Lighting
4. Sconces
Are ornate or
decorative wall-
mounted
luminaires.
Often, sconces
match an
adjacent
chandelier; at
other times they
are the sole
decorative
lighting
element.
Decorative Lighting
5. Torchiers
Are floor lamps
designed
specifically for
uplighting.
Most use
incandescent or
halogen sources,
although
compact
florescent
options should be
considered for
commercial and
hospitality
applications
Decorative Lighting
6. Lanterns
Are outdoor
luminaires
mounted to
ceiling, walls,
posts, or poles
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3. Wraparound Surface
Fluorescent
Low-cost lighting system
that can be used in a
variety of applications and
ceiling systems
Are suited for low-ceiling
applications; in general,
they should not be used
above 10.
Tend to have a utilitarian
appearance and are
unsuitable for computer
workspaces
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4. Fluorescent Strip
Very low-cost lighting system
that can be used be used in a
variety of applications, ceiling
systems, and architectural details,
such as valences.
In general, the luminaires should
be specified with T-8 lamps and
electronic ballast.
They should not be specified in
single-lamp, two-lamp, two-lamp
end-to-end (tandem), and four-
lamp tandem luminaires using 4
x8 lamps
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5. Fluorescent Industrial
Low cost lighting
system used in a
variety of application,
usually as general
lighting in areas
without suspended
ceilings.
Luminaires should
be specified in two-
lamp or four-lamp
tandem luminaires
using 4 x 8 T-8 lamps
and electronic ballast.
Available as solid
reflectors and
reflectors with
uplight slots
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6. HID Industrial
Downlight
Low-to-
moderate-cost
lighting system
type
Used for
industrial and high
bay spaces
(generally over 20
mounting height)
The luminaires
should be specified
with metal halide
pulse start lamps
regardless of
wattage
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7. Compact Fluorescent
Industrial Downlight
Moderate-cost lighting
system
Looks like a metal halide
industrial downlight, but it
employs multiple compact
fluorescent lamps.
Can be used at mounting
heights up to 30
Offers superior color,
rapid starting and
restarting, and ability to
switch in groups to achieve
lower lighting levels for day
lighting or varying use
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8. Suspended Fluorescent Indirect Lighting
Fluorescent lighting system suspended from
and uplighting the ceiling T-5, T-5HO, or T-8
lamps, generally 4, and electronic ballast
May offer small downlight component of less
than 10%
Must be suspended at least 18 below the
ceiling, which necessitates a ceiling height of
9 or more.
Applicable as genera lighting for offices,
classrooms, and some medical spaces, and as
ambient light in offices, retail stores, and
other locations
Low-cost versions are made of sheet steel,
while more expensive and styled versions are
made from extruded aluminum
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9. Suspended
Fluorescent Direct-
Indirect Lighting
Produce both
downlight and
uplight using T-5,
T-5HO, or T-8
lamps, generally
4 long and
electronic ballast
Must be
suspended at
least 12 below
the ceiling
necessitating a
ceiling height of
9 or more
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12. Adjustable
Downlights
A variation of
downlight using
PAR lamps and
low-voltage
lamps
Important for
display lighting
13. Track and Canopy Monopoints
Suitable for illuminating single objects
Similar to cans, monopoint variations employ
compact fuorescent lamps, MR16 low voltage lamps,
PAR halogen lamps, and low-wattage metal halide
lamps
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16. Pendants
Decorative lights that hang
from the ceiling
Often used in stores, hotels
and restaurants as much for
their appearance and for light
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20. Undercabinet
Lights
Are task
oriented lights
Should be
mounted under
the front edge of
a shelf or cabinet
and should be as
continuous as
possible
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