Tuesday, 8 September 2015

Light Characteristic.

What is Light?

Light is a form of energy manifesting itself as electromagnetic radiation and is closely related to other forms of electromagnetic radiation such as radio waves, radar, microwaves, infrared and ultraviolet radiation and X-rays.

Source: Phillips Basic of Lights & Lighting

There are so may different type of bulbs and light fixtures. However, in my researched i chose several different "energy saving light bulbs". This is because homes all around the world, want to save up on electricity bill.

What am I doing?

I am simulating real world lighting in the Virtual World in a fixed interior preset. I have already chosen the two places that probably use the most lighting in a home, The Bed Room & The Living Room. This was all explained in my Level One Design Board in the previous post.  This is why i chose to use energy saving light bulbs for my experiment.

The Bulbs that i have chosen:

  1. Phillips Hue Personal Wireless Lighting

  • Dimension : 4 x 2.4 x 2.4 
  • Origin : USA
  • Size: Single Pack
  • Colour: A19-Single
  • Style: A19-Single
  • Shape: Bulb
  • Voltage: 120V
  • Wattage: 9W
  • Type of Bulb : LED
  • Luminescence Flux : 600 IM
  • Special Features: Phone Compatible
  • Bulb Life : 15000 Hours
  • Colour Temperature : 2000 Kelvin

     2. Phillips Linear Florescent Light Bulb

  • Dimension : 12 x 0.6 x 0.6
  • Size : T5
  • Colour : Cool White
  • Voltage : 120 V
  • Wattage: 8 W
  • Luminescence : 400 IM
  • Special Features : Florescent 


     3. Phillips Eco- Vantage 43 Watt (60 Watt)  A19 Light Bulb

  • Dimension : 4.4 x 2.4 x 2.4 inches
  • Height : 2.38 inches
  • Length: 4.44 inches
  • Voltage : 120 V
  • Wattage: 43 W
  • Luminescence: 790 IM
  • Special Features: Dimmable
  • Type Of Bulb : Halogen
  • Incandescent Equivalent : 60 watts
  • Color Temperature : 2920 Kelvin
  • Average Life : 1000 Hours




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