Interior Lighting for Designers

light. A material that is fairlyfast (more
stable) but nevertheless susceptible to
damage, such as the oil in paintings, will be
changed mainly by UV radiation. But more
sensitive dyes and pigments, which are
damaged by either UV or visible radiation,

will be changed mainly by the visible radia-

tion, since it is more plentiful. In the museum

environment, it is necessary to limit both UV

and visible radiation.

Three steps will help to protect fugitive

materials from the potential damage caused

INTERIOR LIGHTING FOR DESIGNERS

Figure 13.26Typical luminaire mounting locations with 30° aiming angle.