Conventional uses of electricity
Electricity in the building - Application

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...