Directional lighting which emphasizes a particular object or draws attention to a part of the field of view. One of the three critical components of a complete lighting system.
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- Accent Lighting
Directional lighting which emphasizes a particular object or draws attention to a part of the field of view. One of the three critical components of a complete lighting system.
- Acoustics
The science or study of sound.
- Active
People naturally organize their information in relationship to their priority and frequency of use. Active information is at the foreground or focus of activity. This information is currently being used or created and is immediately within reach and visible.
- Adjustable Height Workstation
An adjustable height table that offers the range of motion and size necessary to support a complete workstation of contents at either a seated or standing height.
- Alternative keyboards
Computer keyboards with either a fixed or adjustable orientation of the keys. The device is intended to allow a typist to key with wrists in an unbent position.
- Ambient lighting
Primary lighting throughout an area that provides general illumination. Ambient lighting can be provided through a direct, an indirect, or a direct-indirect lighting system. One of the three critical components of a lighting system
- Ambient-task lighting
A combination of ambient lighting and task lighting within an area such that the general level of ambient lighting is lower than and complementary to the task lighting.
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
It's primary goal is the enhancement of global competitiveness of U.S. business and the American quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems. ANSI facilitates development of guidelines by establishing consensus among qualified standards-setting groups.
- Amperage (Amp)
The quantity of electrical current needed to operate an electrical device.
- Anthropometric
The study of measuring human body dimensions. Examples of anthropometric measures include standing height, foot length and reach of the right arm.
- Anticipated
People naturally organize their information in relationship to their priority and frequency of use. Anticipated information is on the edge of immediate focus, possibly in queue to become focal items. This includes things like references, or a file that is needed when that call comes in, or another project that will be worked on later.
- Archives
People naturally organize their information in relationship to their priority and frequency of use. Archived information is closed/inactive collections which currently live outside of focus. This information is used much less frequently, and could range from collections being saved ‘just in case’ to very structured and important archives.
- Ballast
A device used with an electric-discharge lamp to obtain the necessary circuit. Conditions (voltage, current, and wave form) for starting and operating.
- C.O.L.
Customers Own Laminate
- Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
A condition in which there is pressure on the median nerve at the wrist, causing tingling and numbness in the fingers. CTS is named for the place in the wrist that causes the problem.
- Color rendition
The effect of a light source on the color appearance of objects, compared with their color appearance under a reference light source.
- Color temperature
The color of a light source appears to be, ranging from "cool" (blue) to "warm" (orange-red).
- Cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs)
See "musculoskeletal disorders".
- Decibel
A measure of sound volume or intensity; the smallest noticeable sound intensity difference detectable under laboratory conditions.
- Diffused lighting
Lighting, provided on the worksurface or on an object, that does not appear to come from a specific direction or source.
- Direct lighting
Lighting which distributes 90 to 100 percent of the emitted light in the general direction of a specific surface, usually the worksurface. The term usually refers to light emitted in a downward direction.
- Direct-indirect lighting
A variation of general diffuse lighting in which the luminaries emit little or no light at angles near the horizontal.
- Directional lighting
Lighting, provided on the worksurface or on an object, coming from a specific source.
- Edge Banding
Vinyl edge covering material that is held onto the worksurface edge with adhesive.
- Fill light
A type of accent lighting which reduces shadows or contrast.
- Fixture
See "luminaire".
- Fluorescent lamp
A type of electric discharge lamp in which a phosphor coating transforms ultraviolet energy (created by electric discharge) into visible light. Fluorescent lamps are the most common lamp used in commercial office applications. Often chosen for its ability to combine energy efficiency with good color rendering.
- Foot-candle (fc)
A unit of measurement indicating how much illumination is reaching a surface.
- FTE
Full-time equivalent worker.
- Glare
A sensation caused by light within the visual field that is brighter than the level of light to which the eyes are adapted. Causes annoyance, discomfort, and a loss in visual performance and visibility.
- Glare, direct
Visual discomfort caused when the source of light (electric or daylight) is within the field of view.
- Glare, reflective
See "veiling reflection".
- Glide
A circular device attached to the underside of furniture in order to produce a smooth surface. The glide in use on adjustable height tables has 1” of leveling capacity.
- Golfer`s elbow
Tendinitis near the elbow. These disorders are often associated with the sport that contributes to the problem.
- Horizontal Wire Manager
A plastic channel mounted at the rear of all adjustable height tables used for the routing and storage of excess cabling.
- Illuminance
The level of illumination on a surface.
- Incandescent lamp
Generates visible light by heating a filament until it radiates. Incandescent lamps come in standard voltage and low voltage versions. They produce a significant amount of heat, are less energy efficient, and have a significantly shorter life than fluorescent lamps. Incandescent lamps are used liberally in retail and entertainment applications as well as commercial lobbies, conference areas, and theatres.
- Indirect lighting
Lighting by luminaires distributing 90 to 100 percent of the emitted light upward.
- K.D.
Lang. No, not really. Stands for Knocked Down. Meaning the product ships disassembled.
- Laminate
A worksurface top material consisting of decorative paper impregnated with melamine resins adhered to a backer material.
- Lamp
A general term for a man-made electric light source. Often referred to as a lightbulb.
- Lift Column
The three-stage leg used to make height adjustments in the assembly.
- Louver
A series of baffles used to shield a light source from view at certain angles or to absorb unwanted light. The baffles are usually arranged in a geometric pattern.
- Luminaire
A complete lighting unit consisting of a lamp or lamps and ballasting (when applicable) together with parts designed to distribute the light, to position and protect the lamps, and to connect the lamps to the power supply.
- Luminance
A measurement of light at a point on a surface. Most commonly associated with the perception of brightness of a surface.
- MDF
Medium Density Fiberboard, also known as 45 lb. core material.
- Modular
Building elements that are plant-manufactured in predefined increments to exacting specifications that can be installed, moved, and reinstalled multiple times.
- Musculoskeletal disorders
Injury of muscles or tissues that connect muscle to bone, accompanied by symptoms of swelling and discomfort. A medical diagnosis often reveals tendinitis. Example: tennis elbow. These disorders have been popularized in the media under the names cumulative trauma disorder (CTD), repetitive strain injury (RSI), repetitive motion injury (RMI), and overuse syndrome. However, musculoskeletal disorder is a more accurate representation of this group of maladies. These injuries can be chronic, either recurring or taking a long time to heal.
- Noise reduction coefficient
The rating that identifies the ability of an object to absorb rather than reflect sound.
- Participatory ergonomics
An approach that involves workers in assessing their own ergonomic needs and determining their own interventions.
- Photometry
The measurement of quantities associated with light. Photometry may be visual, in which the eye is used to make a comparison or physical, in which measurements are made by means of physical receptors.
- Plenum
The space within walls or ceilings that is available for distribution of services.
- Repetitive strain injury
See "musculosketal disorders".
- RTA
Ready to assemble.
- Self Edge
When the laminate used on the top of the surface is also used as the edge trim.
- Sound
An audible vibration transmitted through a medium such as air.
- Sound masking
A contoured, consistent, broadband, low-level background sound that masks conventional distraction and unwanted noise.
- Sound transmission class
The rating that identifies the ability of an object to block sound.
- Space plan
Interior layout, including raised floors, dropped ceilings, and walls.
- Split keyboard
One type of alternative keyboard. Generally the keys struck by the left hand are separated and angled differently from those struck by the right hand.
- Stretcher
The steel tubing fitted into attachment points that adds stability to the adjustable height table assembly.
- Supplementary lighting
Lighting used to provide an additional quality or quantity of illumination that cannot readily be obtained by a general lighting system and that supplements the general lighting level, usually for specific work requirements.
- T-mold
Vinyl edge covering material that is held onto the worksurface edge by a fluted attached edge pressed into a routed slot.
- Task lighting
Lighting directed to a specific surface or area that provides illumination for specific tasks. One of the three critical components of a complete lighting system.
- Task-ambient lighting
A combination of task lighting and ambient lighting within an area such that the general level of ambient lighting is lower than and complementary to the task lighting.
- Tendinitis
Inflammation of a tendon.
- Tennis elbow
Also known as epicondylitis. A musculoskeletal disorder whereby the epicondyle tendon (near the elbow) becomes swollen and sore.
- Tenosynovitis
Inflammation of a tendon sheath.
- Upper Extremity Musculosketal Disorder (UEMSDs)
A musculosketal disorder of the neck, shoulder, arm, wrist or hand. Tennis elbow.
- Veiling reflection
A reflected image superimposed on a glass window, computer screen, glossy magazine, or other reflective surface. This reflected image partially or totally obscures views through glass, screen text, or printed text by reducing contrast. Also called reflected glare.
- Vertical Wire Manager
A flexible plastic housing used to route cabling from the underside of the table to the floor.
- Video ethnography
On-going videotaping of behavior patterns in a given environment; used to monitor behaviors in prescribed periods of time.
- Watt
The power produced by the current of one Amp.