Light and Building Design Quiz

Which of the following principles explains the bending of light when it passes through a translucent medium such as glass or water?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffusion

• Absorption

What is the term used to describe light bouncing off internal surfaces of our built environment?

• Refraction

• Diffusion

• Reflection

• Absorption

Why must both artificial and natural light be incorporated into the design of a building?

• To reduce construction costs

• To create a pleasant environment for the occupants

• To increase the height of the building

• To decrease the number of windows needed

What are the positive effects of using refraction and reflection in buildings?

• They can enhance natural lighting.

• They can increase the building's temperature.

• They can reduce the building's structural integrity.

• They can cause unwanted distortion and glare.

What are the drawbacks of using refraction and reflection in buildings?

• They can enhance natural lighting.

• They can increase the building's temperature.

• They can cause unwanted distortion and glare.

• They can reduce the building's structural integrity.

What is the term used to describe the bending of light as it passes from one substance to another?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffusion

• Absorption

What is artificial light created using?

• Sunlight

• Electricity and a filament

• Water and a filament

• Wind energy

Why are LEDs favoured in artificial lighting?

• They are cheaper

• They are energy efficient

• They are brighter

• They are easier to install

What does incandescence mean?

• Cool blue

• White hot

• Bright yellow

• Soft red

How do discharge lights create illumination?

• By using a filament

• By reflecting sunlight

• By sending an electric discharge through an ionised gas

• By using water