Light



=//**Notetaking from podcasts **//= Podcast 1 Lighting can make a difference about how you feel around your home. It can help you perform your tasks easily; feel safer and comfortable, relaxed or invited to be entertained. And last but not least, it is an inexpensive way to remodel your home.

Podcast 2 Lighting plans should complement your lifestyle. You need to come up with a plan that suits both, you and your family’s needs. You should pay attention to the activities developed in each room, the atmosphere you want to create and the decorative elements you want to emphasize. Remember that dark colour rooms absorb light while light colour rooms reflect it. Finally, take notice of those areas used for more than one purpose and those who might need more than one type of lighting.

Podcast 3 There are 3 basic types of lighting that work together to light your home according to function and style. 1) **General lighting** provides overall illumination enabling one to see and walk safely. 2) **Task lighting** is use for specific task such as reading, sawing, cooking, etc... 3) **Accent Lighting** adds drama to a room by creating visual interest.

//__My questions on light __// 1) What is the difference between general lighting and task lighting? General Lighting provides an area with overall illumination, while Task lighting helps you perform specific tasks .  2) What makes a good lighting plan ? A good lighting plan combines all three types of lighting to light an area according to function and style. 3) How is general lighting also known? It is also known as ambient lighting.

 __// Questions by Claudia Chicchirichi //__ **1) What could be add to a room using a light system?** Light systems can add beauty and drama to a room.

Because it is relatively the most inexpensive way to remodel or decorate your home.
 * 2) Why it is said that light is the best choice for make a remodeling?**

**3) What are the advantages to use light in the room and, in our moods?** Lighting allows you to enjoy your home in its full potential, for example: it can make a small room look open and airy, and a large one look cozy and inviting. When talking about moods, lighting can create an entertained, safe, relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.


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Learning about light video! from Youtube.com Part I media type="youtube" key="kTI2shU80Pc" height="242" width="293" Part II media type="youtube" key="6K1qm3G688s" height="245" width="299"