Lighting

Lighting 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 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 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.

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Lighting is the deliberate application of light toachieve some aesthetic or practical effect. Lighting includesuse of both artificial light sources such as lamps andnatural illumination of interiors from daylight. Daylighting (through windows, skylights, etc.) is often used as the main source of light during daytime in buildingsgiven its low cost. Artificial lighting represents a majorcomponent of energy consumption, accounting for a significantpart of all energy consumed worldwide. Artificial lighting ismost commonly provided today by electric lights, but gas lighting, candles, or oil lamps were used in thepast, and still are used in certain situations. Proper lightingcan enhance task performance or aesthetics, while therecan be energy wastage and adverse health effects of 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.