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q uestionnaire by Ariana Esteller answers by Liliana Amundaraín In order to create a successful lighting plan, one must be conscious of the particular needs of the users of each space. Of course, only after knowing which activity is going to be done in a specific space, one may consider different types of lighting according to the requirements of the room. Light can provide a certain atmosphere to a space when it emphasizes a particular element associated to the decoration or the task done there. It is bound with the style present in the design of the room and other spaces around. Color can absorb light in different ways, depending on the color of the room, light could be either reflected – when the room has light colors- or absorbed - as in dark colored rooms-. The combination of lighting types will enhance the quality of a space, then a good lighting plan shall consist in an adequate mix of ambient, task and accent lighting, always tightened to the characteristics of both the space and the activities done inside it.
 * Lighting Needs **
 * 1) What is the first step for making a lighting plan?
 * 1) For lighting spaces, is it important to think about the activities that take place in each room?
 * 1) How could light help us to create different atmospheres?
 * 1) Which is the importance of color for lighting spaces?
 * 1) Can I use more than one type of lighting in one space?

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