HISTORY OF LIGHTS
Used in the Renaisance era
to emphsis architectural
detials
In the Gothic era, it i used
to create colorful light and
unique atmosphere using
stain glass
Baroque architecture
featured dramatic lighting
and shadows.
EVOLUTION OF
LIGHT
Evolution of Lights
Ancient Middle Candles
Natural light
times The only light source ages Dated back to the fourth
Buildings were designed to century B.C
maximize its use Is a combinarion of early
candle materials like
Torches
First attempt of man-made light beeswax or tallow
occured 70,000 years ago
The first lamp was made og shells
and hollowed rocks that is filled
with dried grass and wood.
Evolution of Lights
18th & Gas Lamps Late 19th Electric Light Bulbs
19th Developed in England & 20th Thomas Edison
1790 Wanted to invent a long
Centuries Was introduced by Centuries lasting light bulb that
William Murdoch could compete with gas
Was used for street lighting lamps
lighting in major cities Discovered carbonized
like Philadelphia and bamboo filament that
Baltimore burns for 1200 hours
Evolution of Lights
Late 19th Fluorescent Lights
& 20th Introduced by Daniel Mcfarlan
Moore in 1904
Centuries Needed high voltage and non-
standard connectors to
operate
Have higher efficiency
Light Emitting Diode (LED)
Invented by Nick Holonyak in
the 1960s
Called it “the magic one”
Is a solid state light
Does not require a glass
housing
Evolution of Lights
21st Smart Lighting System
Century Technology that gives a user
more control over their
lighting
Uses mobile app, voice
commands, and automated
schedules.
Works by using Wi-Fi or
bluetooth
Can be used to change the
mood and vibe of a space.
TYPES OF LIGHTS
Natural Lighting
Uses natural light from the sun
Contributes to energy efficiency and well-
being of the user
Creates a comfortable and calm environment
help regulate the body clock
Created by large windows and roof lights
Artificial Lighting
Any type of form of light that is not natural
Indirect Lighting or Ambient Lighting
Direct Lighting
Indirect Lighting or Ambient Lighting
Cove Lighting Soffit Lighting Valance Lighting
located in a ledge, Similar to cove lighting Light fixtures that are
shelf or recess on a Located near the shielded by a valance
wall ceiling and radiates
has a soft, reflected downward
glow
Direct Lighting
Track Lighting Recessed Lighting
Supports multiple individual light Can lights
fixtures Hides most of the fixtures behind
Task Oriented and Adjustable the ceiling’s surface
INNOVATION
A smart pendent light
Has built daylight and temperature
senors
Can be controlled via remote or
mobile app
Is able to adjust its range of light
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