Focus Earth Glossary

A comprehensive collection of key terms and definitions you need to know

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Track Lighting
System of mounted lights along a track, allowing flexibility in positioning and direction of the lights.
Lighting Design and Applications
Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry
Transformer
Mechanism that steps down voltage for low-voltage lamps (e.g., halogen or LED lighting).
Electrical and Control Systems
Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry
USGBC New Buildings Institute
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Uniformity Ratio
Describes the uniformity of light levels across an area. May be expressed as a ratio of average to minimum or maximum to minimum level of illumination for a given area. Lowest level of illumination should be no less than 1/4 the maximum level of illumination (4:1)
Basic Lighting Terms
Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry
United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
https://www.usgbc.org/leed
Organizations
Organizations
Vacancy Rate
The percentage of vacant or unleased space in a property, which affects its income potential.
Income-Producing Property
Property Valuation
Vacant Land
Land without any structures or improvements, often valued based on potential future use.
Property Types and Classifications
Property Valuation
Vertical Illuminance
Measure of brightness from a light source which is taken through a light meters sensor at a vertical position on a vertical surface
Basic Lighting Terms
Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry
Voltage (V)
Electrical potential difference, electric pressure or electric tension per unit charge in a circuit or electric field. Measured in volts.
Basic Lighting Terms
Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry
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Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry

Luminaire Components

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry

Luminaire Components

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Basic Lighting Terms

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Traditional Lamps and Fixtures

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Lighting Design and Applications

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Property Valuation

General

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Types of Valuation

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Income-Producing Property

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Financial and Investment

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Property Types and Classifications

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Organizations

Organizations

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

LED Types

LED Types

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

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