Transcript Applying Lighting Techniques

INTD 52 fundamentals of lighting
applying lighting techniques
reflected ceiling plans
everyone has different styles of presentation
most important to communicate information
CLEARLY and CONCISELY
your lighting plan must be read and
understood by people who aren’t familiar
with your design
reflected ceiling plans—guidelines
start with the plan of a building or room with
all walls and door swings as background (in
a gray-tone or half-tone)
•enables reading of the architecture
without competing with the lighting layout
•add all ceiling features, overhangs,
skylights, beams…etc. that have bearing
on your lighting plan (dashed lines)
reflected ceiling plans—guidelines
reflected ceiling plans—guidelines
participation activity:
lighting design
step one
•select a floor plan to use from the three
choices provided
•draft the plan of one room using graph
paper or bond—depending upon your skill
level
•use ¼ inch scale
•follow line weight guidelines
reflected ceiling plans—guidelines
place the furniture in each room
cannot do a viable lighting design without
knowing where the furniture is placed
•floor outlets
•chandelier installation
reflected ceiling plans—guidelines
don’t have to pick the style or fabric, just
size and placement
selecting which walls will be used for
hanging art is also important
participation activity:
lighting design
step two
•add furnishings to your plan
•use templates if necessary
•remember line weight should not draw
attention away from lighting plan
reflected ceiling plans—guidelines
create a library of symbols
draw your luminaires using clear and
consistent lighting symbols
also use clear symbols for components such
as switches, dimmers, floor outlets, etc…
reflected ceiling plans—guidelines
reflected ceiling plans—guidelines
reflected ceiling plans—guidelines
reflected ceiling plans—guidelines
reflected ceiling plans—guidelines
reflected ceiling plans—guidelines
reflected ceiling plans—guidelines
reflected ceiling plans—guidelines
reflected ceiling plans—guidelines
reflected ceiling plans—guidelines
be sure to include a symbol list or legend on
the drawing
if you have unusual luminaires, try to use a
simple symbol—simplicity saves drawing
time and less confusing
reflected ceiling plans—guidelines
suggestions from the text:
•decorative luminaires are generally
selected by a committee—keep project
moving forward by using the note “to be
specified by…”
•gives design team time to select luminaires
at a later date but allows you to complete
your documents
reflected ceiling plans—guidelines
don’t be stingy with the information
be sure to provide dimensions, distances and
spacings of your luminaires with respect to
architectural elements
•symbols are not drawn to scale, so it may not
be safe for installers to measure from plan
•don’t make professionals measure every fixture
location
show dimensions to be sure!!!
reflected ceiling plans—guidelines
show dimensions to be sure!!
reflected ceiling plans—guidelines
the more information you provide, the fewer
questions and problems will arise during
bidding and installation phases
participation activity:
lighting design
step three
•add luminaires and switching to your plan
•add outlets to your plan
•remember these symbols should be most
prominent aspect of plan
writing lighting specifications
a specification (spec):
•detailed description of lighting equipment
and components you have chosen for your
project
•used by contractors, distributors and
manufacturers who want to bid on the
project
•not generic—very detailed
writing lighting specifications
take special care to indicate exactly what
you want—clear and concise specifications
result in higher satisfaction
without them you may get:
•inferior luminaires/light distribution
•different finishes
•awkward results
•“recessed adjustable low voltage
downlight” is open to a lot of interpretation
writing lighting specifications
cover the following factors in your legend on
your plans:
•description of luminaire (opaque sconce)
•orientation of luminaire (recessed, surface…)
•finish of luminaire (white, chrome, glossed…)
•mounting height or suspension length
•type of lens, louver or baffle (daylight-blue filter)
writing lighting specifications
cover the following factors in your legend on
your plans:
•number of lamps per luminaire
•lamp types & color temperature
•beam spreads & voltages
•ballast characteristics— dimming & voltage
writing lighting specifications
set-up in order of appearance, on the
legend:
•generic description of luminaire or
component— opaque wall sconce
•manufacturer’s name and catalogue
number— Justice Design Group “Large Ambis” 1950
•finish— bisque
writing lighting specifications
set-up in order of appearance, on the
legend:
•lamping, plus louver or other attachments if
needed– 1-13 watt CFL quad, 2770 degrees Kelvin, glass
diffuser
•voltage – 120 volt
•special notes– for additional information on this product
please contact the manufacturer’s rep: Mike Shultz, Pride
Lighting415-387-4856
writing lighting specifications
full specification:
•opaque wall sconce
•Justice Design Group “Large Ambis” 1950
•bisque
•1-13 watt CFL quad, 2770 degrees Kelvin, glass diffuser
•120 volt
•for additional information on this product please contact the
manufacturer’s rep: Mike Shultz, Pride Lighting 415-387-4856
writing lighting specifications
dealing with multiples of fixture types
example:
half-circle always represents wall sconce
if you have more than one style, designate
each type with a letter
A
B
writing lighting specifications
store your symbol library on your computer
building a database will save time on future
jobs
writing lighting specifications
specification/submittal books
assemble a specification book that has
photocopies of all the fixtures & related
components that you recommended
serves as further CLARIFICATION
answers questions in advance
writing lighting specifications
specification/submittal books
copies go to:
•architect
•interior designer
•contractor
•electrician
•lighting designer
•owners
writing lighting specifications
cut sheets
manufacturer catalogue page that includes
luminaire specified—can be found online
•circle luminaire information
•include legend/plan symbol in upper right
hand corner for easy recognition
include cut sheets in specifications booklet
participation activity:
lighting design
step four
•create a legend for your design—make
sure each symbol that you have used is
represented in the legend
•create specification booklet—include plan,
legend, images and cut sheets for each
fixture