Education Type:
On-Demand
Duration:
50 minutes
Level:
Introductory
Sponsored by:
The Solar Decathlon Building Science Education series is designed to educate students and working professionals on building science principles that are paramount to the successful design of high-performance, energy-efficient buildings. In Module 5, we provide an introduction to lighting technologies and a discussion of the history, relevant terms, and practical applications of lighting.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
- Discuss the differences between incandescent, fluorescent, and LED (light-emitting diode) lighting technologies;
- Understand basic lighting principles such as efficacy, lighting power density, illuminance, and correlated color temperature;
- Considering how lighting affects building occupants by taking a human-centric approach to lighting design;
- Read a Lighting Facts Label and use knowledge of the lighting concepts above to select appropriate lamps and fixtures for a space.
