Lighting
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Lighting or illumination is the deliberate application of light to achieve some aesthetic or practical effect. Lighting includes use of both artificial light sources such as lamps and natural illumination of interiors from daylight. Daylighting (through windows, skylights, etc.) is often used as the main source of light during daytime in buildings given its high quality and low cost. Artificial lighting represents a major component of energy consumption, accounting for a significant part of all energy consumed worldwide. Artificial lighting is most commonly provided today by electric lights, but gas lighting, candles, or oil lamps were used in the past, and still are used in certain situations. Proper lighting can enhance task performance or aesthetics, while there can be energy wastage and adverse health effects of poorly designed lighting. Indoor lighting is a form of fixture or furnishing, and a key part of interior design. Lighting can also be an intrinsic component of landscaping.
See also
- 3D computer graphics
- Anglepoise lamp, successful and innovative desk lamp design
- Automotive lighting
- Banning of incandescent light bulbs
- Bug zapper
- Candlepower
- Domotics, computer controlled home lighting
- Fishing light attractor, underwater lights to attract fish
- Hospital lighting
- Light fixture
- Light in school buildings
- Light pollution
- Lighting designer
- Lighting control systems, for a buildings or residences
- Lighting for the elderly
- List of Lighting Design Software
- Luminous efficacy
- Over-illumination
- Seasonal affective disorder
- Stage lighting
- Sustainable lighting
- Three-point lighting, technique used in both still photography and in film
- Effect lighting
- Street lighting
