SCAVENGER HUNT BUILDING SYSTEMS FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS IND 5615 FALL 2011

1. SCAVENGER HUNTBUILDING SYSTEMS FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERSIND 5615FALL 2011 Christina Joy Chambers

2. Assignment 3

3. 1 ConvenienceRECEPTACLE Charging laptops I think that additional convenience outlets are needed in this location. The people seen in the photo are gathered here to use the only available outlet nearby to charge their electrical devices. A good solution would be a charging station with several convenience outlets. Charging IPad Receptacle located on column behind chair Houston Airport, Houston, TX

4. 2 flooroutlet The photo shows a duplex floor outlet. It is likely used to plug in cleaning equipment. It would seem to be very useful because it is located in an open space with few walls to house outlets. George Bush International Airport, Houston, TX

5. 3 gfcioutlet This GFCI is located in the restroom to protect people from electrical shock when using electrical devices such as hair dryers or curling irons. The outlet is mounted 37” (o.c.) above the floor. 37” Palomar Hotel, San Diego, CA

6. 4 240 voltoutlet This 240 volt outlet is located approximately 40” above the floor at Hollywood International Airport. I believe it may have been used for equipment that is no longer located there. Hollywood International Airport, Hollywood, FL

7. 5 electricalpanel This electrical panel is located in my garage. It controls the power for my entire home. My home, Miramar, FL

8. 6 adasconce In order for a wall sconce to be ADA compliant it must be mounted 6’-8” or higher from the floor and project no more than 4” inches to allow a person to safely pass beneath it. This sconce meets those requirements. BJ’s Brewery Restaurant, Pembroke Pines, FL

9. 7 junctionbox This junction box is used to house all of the wiring for a lighting fixture mounted on a ceiling or wall. Home Depot, Miramar, FL

10. 8 3 types ofswitches The rocker plate switch is located at the entry of a hotel room. It is appropriate. The programmable and slide dimmer switches were operable displays at Home Depot. They can be used in residential and commercial settings where a variety of lighting levels is desired. They can also greatly reduce energy usage. Programmable Home Depot, Miramar, FL Rocker plate Palomar Hotel, San Diego, CA Slide dimmer Home Depot, Miramar, FL

11. 9 glare This photo shows direct or discomfort glare. Sunlight is the light source and it is within my field of vision in the photo. It was difficult to look at the camera while taking this photo due to the glare. BJ’s Brewery Restaurant, Pembroke Pines, FL

12. 10 Day-lighting Clearstory windows Large windows This airport takes great advantage of natural daylight. They have windows on almost every exterior wall to allow light to penetrate the building. In addition, they have also used primarily white wall finishes allowing the light to be reflected throughout the space. George Bush International Airport, Houston, TX

13. 11 Day-lightingcontrol The daylight in this hotel room is controlled by drapery. It is needed for comfort and to reduce glare. The sheer drapery panels filter out a small portion of the daylight, while the heavy blackout drapes prevent all daylight from entering the room. The drapes are effective. Palomar Hotel, San Diego, CA

14. 12 luminaire Transformer The luminaire in this photo utilizes a transformer to step down the voltage. My home, Miramar, FL

15. 13 ledlighting The floor in this corridor is lit with several blue LED lights. Houston Airport, Houston, TX Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego, CA

16. 14 3 levelsoflighting Ambient Lighting The ambient lighting in the photo is provided by the recessed light and floor lamp. Task lighting is provided by a table lamp at the desk. Accent lighting is provided by the pendant lighting over the bar area. Ambient Lighting Task Lighting Accent Lighting Palomar Hotel, San Diego, CA

17. 15 Coolcolorquality The lights shown in the photo emit a cool color quality. They are clearly fluorescent light sources. George Bush International Airport, Houston, TX

18. 16 occupancysensor This occupancy sensor is located in the restroom. The sensor controls the courtesy or “nightlight”. The courtesy light gives the user just enough light to find their way around the restroom and navigate to the light switch itself. Courtesy light Flashing sensor Palomar Hotel, San Diego, CA

19. 17 emergencylightingfixture This emergency light fixture is located in the corridor of a hotel. It is capable of sending visual (flashing light) as well as audible emergency information. The flashing light is highlighted in the photo on the right. Palomar Hotel, San Diego, CA

20. 18 appropriatelylitrestroom I think that this restroom is appropriately lit. There are recessed lights throughout the space as well as adequate fluorescent lighting in each stall. Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego, CA

21. 19 Homeappliance The home appliance that uses the most energy is a refrigerator. Cambridge Academy, Pembroke Pines, FL

22. 20 dataoutlet The data outlet in the photo is mounted on a public internet station at Hollywood Airport. An ethernet port as well as electrical receptacles are visible. It doesn’t seem to be very useful as I did not witness anyone using the space and most people access the internet using the airport Wi-Fi. Hollywood International Airport, Hollywood, FL