FEATURE: LIGHTING | SPARKS
MUCH DO YOU NEED? 1 HOW
Consider how much natural light there is in the space you are designing and where the doors and windows are positioned. This will help you choose the right amount of light and locate individual fittings most effectively.
“LIGHTING IMPACTS PRODUCTIVITY, ALERTNESS AND MENTAL WELLBEING, SO CONSIDER WHAT SPACE THE LIGHTING IS FOR.”
LIGHTING RULES 2 THE
75% of lighting in new builds must be energy efficient. So, a new lighting design may have to produce 400 lumens with a minimum efficacy of 45 lumens per watt and be over five circuit watts
APPROACH 3 HUMAN-CENTRIC
FIVE STEPS TO LIGHTING DESIGN Lighting design can be daunting, so a well-structured design process is the way to go. Ansell Lighting highlights five considerations to help achieve the perfect end result.
HANDY HINT
Allow approx. 25 watts – or 250 lumens – per metre of space.
Lighting impacts productivity, alertness and mental wellbeing, so consider what space the lighting is for. Smart-lighting is human-centric, due to the overall control and ability to adapt and change light, and replicate natural light, so can suit most applications.
OF LIGHT 4 COLOUR
Ideally, artificial lights should replicate natural light. Daylight fluorescent tubes make it possible to illuminate large spaces economically. Where a natural effect is less important, such as industrial or street settings, use highly efficient discharge lamps.
CONTROLS 5 SMART
Smart lighting control systems save money and energy by allowing control and scheduling of individual lights and intensity. Using smart swathes, daylight controls and motion sensors help to control the light, allowing different lighting levels to be allocated for various tasks and spaces.
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