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Record 1 1992-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Illumination Engineering
DEF

A type of outdoor lighting using a light source at eye-level or above that is used to illuminate the ground or other site elements.

OBS

Definition based on source a.

CONT

Downlighting is not as unusual as uplighting because the eye is more accustomed to this condition. The primary feature is the ability to create texture patterns on the ground plane by directing the light through foliage or other overhead structures. It also provides a high contrast between upper and lower surfaces of foliage that can sometimes be used to good advantage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Architecture paysagère
  • Éclairagisme
CONT

"L'éclairage vers le bas" indique que la source de lumière est située à la hauteur des yeux ou plus haut et illumine le sol ou [les] autres éléments du terrain.

Spanish

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