2. Conventional uses of electricity

2.1 Lighting

• Lighting functions

  Lighting has several functions:

  • to accomplish a task (work lighting) ;

  • give a perception of the environment while contributing to the previous function (mood lighting);

  • ensure traffic flow in normal times, as well as in special circumstances such as fire and/or panic (emergency lighting);

  • enhance all or part of a building ;

  • be energy-efficient.

  To this end, it's important to "think lighting" right from the outset, when designing the shell of the building. Certain provisions, minor at...