LIGHTING FOR HOME OFFICE

Right The small size of LED light sources can allow the creation of luminaires that are physically tiny compared to traditional lamp and luminaire combinations. The linear luminaire shown here incorporates a strip of warm white LED sources. The luminaire body has a cross section of only 5/8 in wide by 1/2 in tall. Electric light 57 Luminaires Many words are used to describe lighting equipment; for example, in domestic settings, the word lamp is often used, as in table lamp or floor lamp. For a professional, a lamp is the light source itself and the word is not used to describe anything else. The word light is also often used in contexts such as ceiling light or desk light. For a professional, this is also inappropriate: light is what the equipment should produce, not what it is called. The phrase light fixture is perhaps the best term for a nontechnical person to use, since it describes the function of the equipment and that it is some kind of assemblage. In fact, light fixture is widely used in theatrical situations to describe lighting equipment. However, the technically correct term is luminaire. Although a computer spell-checker is unlikely to recognize the word, it is the only one that describes what we mean when we talk about lighting equipment. A luminaire is a complete package that includes light source, lamp holder, reflector, lenses, housing, suspension, mounting, and so on”everything that goes to make the complete light fixture. Luminaire is the word most widely used in architectural lighting, and it is the one we shall adopt when talking about lighting equipment. However, when talking to nonspecialists, luminaires can best be described as light fixtures.Homedesignq large-hangin-pendant-lamp-for-office.jpg