Light and Human Health
Daylighting Strategies
Lighting Standards and Codes
Visual Adaptation
Energy Efficiency in Lighting
100

What type of lighting is designed to support human circadian rhythms by mimicking natural daylight patterns?

What is human-centric lighting?

100

What is the term for the depth of a room that can be effectively lit by daylight entering from the side?

What is daylight zone?

100

Which organization provides the standard practices for lighting, such as RP-8 for roadway lighting?

What is the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)?

100

What is the term for the ability of the eye to adjust when moving from a bright outdoor space to a dim indoor space?

What is dark adaptation?

100

What lighting technology significantly reduces energy consumption compared to traditional incandescent bulbs?

What is LED (Light Emitting Diode)?

200

This type of lighting can impact melatonin production and influence sleep cycles.

What is blue light?

200

These types of architectural shading system are used to control sunlight entering an occupied space - user adjustable.

What are blinds or shades?

200

This energy code sets minimum lighting energy requirements for buildings in the U.S. A:

What is the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)?

200

This process occurs when the eyes adjust to higher light levels after moving from a dark environment.

What is light adaptation?

200

This metric indicates the amount of visible light produced per unit of energy consumed by a light source.

What is luminous efficacy?

300

Exposure to insufficient light during the day can lead to this condition, affecting mood and energy levels at certain times of the year.

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

300

Which type of daylighting control adjusts for varying levels of daylight throughout the day?

What is dynamic daylight control?

300

Which document outlines the standards for sustainable building practices, including efficient lighting?

What is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)?

300

Which two photoreceptor types in the eye are responsible for adapting to different light levels?

What are rods and cones?

300

Which lighting control strategy reduces energy consumption by dimming lights in response to sufficient daylight?

What is daylight harvesting?

400

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating the circadian rhythm, influenced by light exposure?

What is the suprachiasmatic nucleus?

400

What architectural feature is used to maximize daylight penetration while minimizing glare?

What is a light shelf?

400

This lighting code ensures proper illumination for emergency egress in buildings.

What is NFPA 101, Life Safety Code?

400

In nighttime conditions, this type of vision is dominant and does not allow for color perception.

What is scotopic vision?

400

This term describes lighting systems that turn off or reduce output when no one is in the area.

What is occupancy control?

500

This hormone, responsible for sleep regulation, decreases in production when exposed to bright light.

What is melatonin?

500

This daylighting strategy positions windows high on walls to allow deep daylight penetration into a space.

What are clerestory windows?

500

The acronym “________ 90.1” is associated with this standard that influences lighting energy use in buildings.

What is ASHRAE Standard 90.1?

500

When both rods and cones are active under moderate lighting conditions, this type of vision occurs.

What is mesopic vision?

500

A building that generates as much energy as it consumes annually through efficient lighting and other systems is called this.

What is a net-zero energy building?

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