Lighting Basics Workshop By Marwa Al Serri

Lighting Basics at KAYAN Office

I. History of the light bulb from Incandescent to LED

II. Different bulb sources used today for indoors:

A. Linear light: T5 vs LED (recessed & cove).

1. Common installation mistakes with LED coves

2. Choosing a correct supplier

B. Light Bulbs for common areas: Led vs. Halogen

C. Light Bulbs for outdoor areas: Led vs. Halogen

D. Bulb angels

E. Fixture Ratings

(Exercise)

III. Selecting light sources to use architecturally, guidelines:

A. Furniture layout, flooring colors, ceiling design

B. Coves, ceilings, walls, floors (uplights and standing lights).

C. Dressing rooms

D. Bathrooms

E. Dining rooms

F. bedrooms

G. diwania’s

H. Kitchens & laundry rooms

IV. How to choose decorative lighting:

A. Chandeliers, sconces (appliqués), table, floor, etc.

B. Why invest in decorative lighting

C. Choosing Different materials (Murano glass, led crystal, metals, fabric, etc.)

D. History of some decorative lighting companies

(Exercise)

V. Outdoor lighting

A. Common Installation practices & disadvantages

B. 12 volt vs. 230 volt

C. Guidelines, discussing common design mistakes

D. Street lights in determining light design

E. Environmental factors

VI. Up lighting indoors & outdoors

A. Common fears

B. Installation & maintenance