READING COMPREHENSION NOTE MAKING

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Most people do not realize the impact of well-planned lighting in a given space. Putting a light fixture on every wall of every room will only create, simply put, a lit room. Yes, there is no substitute for natural light but when the sun goes down, we all need a little help from some man-made lighting devices. There are four key aspects to remember while creating a lighting plan: Place the right 'type of light', with the 'right intensity' and 'colour', in the 'right location'. The overall look, mood and feel of the room depending on the kinds of light you use and their positioning. Different techniques can change the feel of the space.

While some spaces need bright clear light, it could prove harmful for others. Did you know that indirect and low-level lighting protects the vulnerable eyes of premature children from blindness in the pediatric ward of hospitals. Lighting is classified by its intended use as general, localized, or task lighting, depending largely on the distribution of the light emitted by the fixture. Task lighting is mainly functional and is used for purposes such as reading. Accent lighting is mainly decorative and intended to highlight pictures, plants, or other elements of interior design or landscaping.

General lighting bridges the gap between task and accent lighting and is intended for general illumination of an area. Indoors, this would be a basic lamp on a table or floor or ceiling fixture. The angle of lighting is just as important as its quality. It changes the total character of the object under-display just like placing a torch under the chin changes a pleasing face into a scary one.

Daylighting can be defined as the act of illuminating rooms naturally (i.e. anytime you are able to light a room with a window or a skylight instead of flipping on a light switch). It's that simple! Though the concept of daylighting is as old as the window, recent advances in lighting research, window, and glazing technology have opened up new horizons for daylighting. To make the most of the natural light available in our home you need to know how to use it.

Enlarge windows by dropping sills and removing a section of the wall below. Add a window on a flanking wall. Small skylights can be very helpful in bringing natural light into a dark room. But be careful, during the summer, when you don't want heat and have the sun directly overhead, they let in an abundance of heat. In the winter, when the sun is at a low angle, you get the least amount of sunlight.

Today, there is a variety of high-performance glazing which makes it possible to use more glass while minimizing heat loss, heat gain and glare. If you're building a house, remodeling, or replacing windows, you can choose from a wide range of options, selecting glazing best suited to a particular window.

If you work from home, you'll need a good task lighting as well as natural light. Avoid putting your desk near the window, as the light will be too intense. Try to bounce natural light off the ceiling. Hang mirrors, particularly opposite windows. Take down unnecessary window dressings and replace them with voile or muslin, to diffuse light.

Block out harsh sunlight with perforated roller blinds. Turn an inner door into a glazed panel, or replace it with stained or clear glass. Trim trees or bushes that overshadow windows. Use light-reflective surfaces and pale carpets and furnishings.

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a) Make notes on the passage given above in any format using recognizable abbreviations.

Give a suitable title to the passage.

b) Write a summary based on the notes you have made in about 80 words.