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Green Electric Components | LED Lights | Research in lighting

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In the era of sustainability and energy efficiency, the importance of green electric components and innovative lighting solutions cannot be overstated. The shift towards environmentally friendly technologies has led to significant advancements in lighting, with LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology emerging as the frontrunner. With extensive research in lighting, scientists and engineers continue to refine and enhance LED efficiency, durability, and applications. This article explores the significance of green electric components, the evolution and benefits of LED lights, and the latest research shaping the future of lighting.

The Role of Green Electric Components

Green electric components refer to electrical and electronic components designed with energy efficiency, sustainability, and minimal environmental impact in mind. These components play a crucial role in reducing energy consumption, lowering carbon footprints, and enhancing performance in various electrical applications. Some of the key characteristics of green electric components include:

  1. Energy Efficiency – They consume less power while delivering optimal performance.

  2. Sustainable Materials – Manufactured using eco-friendly materials that reduce environmental harm.

  3. Longevity and Durability – Designed to last longer, thereby reducing waste.

  4. Recyclability – Components can be recycled or repurposed, minimizing e-waste.

  5. Reduced Heat Generation – Low energy consumption leads to minimal heat dissipation, improving overall efficiency.

LED lights are among the most widely used green electric components today, revolutionizing the lighting industry with their numerous advantages over traditional lighting solutions.

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Civil Engineering Projects Weekly | 9th April 2013

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Underestimate Green lighting? It can save millions of dollars…

The writer explains how green lighting can have a huge impact on the savings. It may seem surprising as to how such a small change in choice could help you save a lot of money. LEDs have been the top choice of the designers because of the variety of pleasing colour options that are available. The article details out the two success stories of the companies that have chosen to go for LEDs replacing their existing incandescent light bulbs. It has been really surprising since the amount that they have saved millions of dollars by going for a greener option of lighting.

LEDs – the future of lighting industry

We are all acquainted with LEDs. LED stands for light emitting diode. Initially, the LEDs weren’t as efficient as they are today. The article details out the pros and cons of using LED lighting. Today, LED is considered under the category of green electronic components. They have played a great role in revolutionizing the lighting industry.

Architect Javed Kachchhi interviewed regarding Construction site inspection

The author interviews the Indian Architect Javed Kachchhi regarding the construction site inspection. Various important questions have been answered that would be incredibly useful to the Architecture and engineering students as well as the young graduates. The questions regarding issues such as monitoring of the site, role of project management team, architects role on site inspection, mistakes committed by workers on site, scenario of construction sites in towns, scenario of construction sites in cities, role of contractors etc.

Damage and repair guide for Sinking Foundations

Sinking foundations could be disastrous for the life of a structure if not paid attention to. The damage and repair guide outlines the complex procedure into three simple steps. Every step in the guide has been explained in detail.

Here are the following three steps:

1)     Examination of the structure

2)     After the problem identification, an expert relating to the field is to be hired.

3)     Outline of methodologies or techniques for the repair of sinking foundation

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Underwater Lighting Techniques | Aqua Architecture

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Under water lighting deals with the lighting systems placed inside water entities like swimming pools , fountains , etc , and some times even in smaller areas like Jacuzzis . This aspect of lighting mainly depends on the various physical properties of water ( refraction , reflection etc of stand still and moving water). Under water lighting also deals with the effects of lighting placed above water , on and in water.

Figure showing a water fall lit from beneath showing the ‘Glowing steps ‘ effect
Figure showing a water fall lit from beneath showing the ‘Glowing steps ‘ effect

Under water lighting also deals with the effects of lighting placed above water , on and in water.

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Concealed Lighting Techniques | Methods of Lighting

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Concealed Lighting Techniques

Concealed Lighting is one of the methods of Lighting Systems. Concealed Lighting is usually preferred where dim ambient lighting is necessary to enhance the beauty of the ambiance.

Concealed Lighting System
Concealed Lighting System

Here are some of the other lighting methods apart from concealed Lighting:

  1. Direct Lighting
  2. Indirect Lighting
  3. Concealed Lighting
  4. Semi-concealed Lighting

Dining Lighting makes use of Concealed Lighting, Semi-concealed Lighting, Direct and Indirect Lighting System.

Task Lighting makes use of Direct Lighting system.

Underwater Lighting makes use of Diffused Lighting system.

Spot Lighting is complete different system of Lighting but since it has focussed illumination, it can fall under the category of Direct Lighting.

In this article, we are going to discuss the Evolution of the Concept of Concealed Lighting system and also how and where it is used….

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