Thesis Lighting Design Proposal Dan Rusnack 12/9/03 Lighting/Electrical option Senior Thesis project Hall Corporate Headquarters

Thesis Thesis Lighting Design ProposalLighting Design Proposal

Dan Rusnack 12/9/03

Lighting/Electrical optionSenior Thesis project

Hall Corporate Hall Corporate HeadquartersHeadquarters

Hall Corporate Hall Corporate HeadquartersHeadquarters

Location Location – Virginia Beach, VirginiaVirginia Beach, Virginia

Occupant– Hall Automotive Car

Dealership

Architects & Engineers– Clark Nexsen

Contractor– Commonwealth Construction

Building size– 30,000 Sq. Ft. , 3 stories

North elevation

N

Foot print

The Spaces to The Spaces to RedesignRedesign Training RoomTraining Room

- First floor- First floor

Conference RoomConference Room- Third floor- Third floor

Board RoomBoard Room -- Second FloorSecond Floor

Lobby Lobby - Entrance to building- Entrance to building

Exterior FacadeExterior Facade– Walkway and front of Walkway and front of

building and roofbuilding and roof

Introduction to the Introduction to the SpaceSpaceTraining RoomTraining Room

– Large workspace located on the first floorLarge workspace located on the first floor

– Employee training and meeting area with 34 Employee training and meeting area with 34 desk workstations desk workstations

– Speaker area and white board located in Speaker area and white board located in front of room for presentationsfront of room for presentations

– Room CharacteristicsRoom Characteristics Ceiling is 2’x2’ acoustical tile, Ref = 0.8Ceiling is 2’x2’ acoustical tile, Ref = 0.8 Walls are a light beige color, Ref = 0.52Walls are a light beige color, Ref = 0.52 Carpet is a a north sea color, Ref = 0.25Carpet is a a north sea color, Ref = 0.25 Ceiling height is 8’-6”Ceiling height is 8’-6”

Training RoomTraining RoomCurrent Lighting Current Lighting DesignDesign

The A and B show the two switching options in the room

The Training RoomThe Training Room

Design CriteriaDesign Criteria – Integration of daylightIntegration of daylight

Large windows located on west and Large windows located on west and south walls south walls

Use of motorized shading to control Use of motorized shading to control amount of daylight entering spaceamount of daylight entering space

– Facial rendering Facial rendering Meeting place for employees Meeting place for employees

– Horizontal illuminance Horizontal illuminance 30 Fc on work plane 30 Fc on work plane

The Training RoomThe Training Room

– Direct glare from fixturesDirect glare from fixtures Keep in compliance with luminance Keep in compliance with luminance

ratiosratios

– Luminance ratiosLuminance ratios 3:1 between task and adjacent dark 3:1 between task and adjacent dark

surroundingssurroundings 10:1 between task and nonadjacent dark 10:1 between task and nonadjacent dark

surroundingssurroundings

– Light distributionLight distribution Uniform distribution on work planeUniform distribution on work plane

Lighting ConceptLighting Concept

Light ceiling to open up spaceLight ceiling to open up space

Lighting system that will integrate well with Lighting system that will integrate well with natural daylight natural daylight

Multiple levels of light achieved with dimming Multiple levels of light achieved with dimming controlscontrols

Create uniform distribution of light on work planeCreate uniform distribution of light on work plane

Provide proper light levels on work plane for Provide proper light levels on work plane for writing and reading taskswriting and reading tasks

Possible Concept Possible Concept SolutionsSolutions Recessed systemRecessed system

– Create layout with coverage for entire space where work Create layout with coverage for entire space where work stations will be locatedstations will be located

Indirect systemIndirect system – Provide a uniform level of light on work space by use of Provide a uniform level of light on work space by use of

pendant fixturespendant fixtures– Ceiling height in the space may need to raised for this Ceiling height in the space may need to raised for this

lighting system to worklighting system to work

Additional lightAdditional light– Front of room will have a speaker area with white boardFront of room will have a speaker area with white board– Downlights to be used to add appropriate light needed in Downlights to be used to add appropriate light needed in

this areathis area– Wall sconces used above cabinet area for decorative Wall sconces used above cabinet area for decorative

purposespurposes

Possible FixturesPossible Fixtures

Indirect fixture

Downlight

Sconces

Visualization of Visualization of ConceptConcept

Hand sketch of northward view into training room

Indirect fixtures Downlights

Sconces

Introduction to the Introduction to the SpaceSpace

Conference RoomConference Room– Group conference/meeting area located on the Group conference/meeting area located on the

third floorthird floor

– Triangle shape space with curved glass exterior Triangle shape space with curved glass exterior wallwall

– Glass walls separate room from open office space Glass walls separate room from open office space

– Oval shaped table in center of room with 8 chairsOval shaped table in center of room with 8 chairs

– Room CharacteristicsRoom Characteristics Ceiling is 2’x2’ acoustical tile and plaster, Ref = 0.8Ceiling is 2’x2’ acoustical tile and plaster, Ref = 0.8 Walls are a light beige color, Ref = 0.52Walls are a light beige color, Ref = 0.52 Carpet is a gray steel color, Ref = 0.25Carpet is a gray steel color, Ref = 0.25 Ceiling height is 9’ Ceiling height is 9’

The Conference RoomThe Conference Room

Design CriteriaDesign Criteria– Integration of daylightIntegration of daylight

Large windows located on southwest wallLarge windows located on southwest wall Use of motorized shading to control amount of Use of motorized shading to control amount of

daylight entering spacedaylight entering space

– Facial renderingFacial rendering Close interaction between occupants, facial Close interaction between occupants, facial

rendering is of high importancerendering is of high importance

– Horizontal illuminanceHorizontal illuminance 40-50 Fc on the conference table40-50 Fc on the conference table

The Conference RoomThe Conference Room

– Direct glare from fixturesDirect glare from fixtures Keep in compliance with luminance Keep in compliance with luminance

ratiosratios– Luminance ratiosLuminance ratios

Luminances within immediate view Luminances within immediate view should not exceed 3:1 from persons face should not exceed 3:1 from persons face to the backgroundto the background

Ratio is very important because of the Ratio is very important because of the facial rendering of the occupantsfacial rendering of the occupants

– Ceiling uniformityCeiling uniformity Ratio of 8:1 for uniformity of light on the ceiling Ratio of 8:1 for uniformity of light on the ceiling

not to exceed 825 Cd/mnot to exceed 825 Cd/m22 if less then 425 Cd/m if less then 425 Cd/m22 the uniformity is not such an issuethe uniformity is not such an issue

The Conference RoomThe Conference RoomCurrent Lighting Current Lighting

DesignDesign

Lighting layout in conference room, curved wall faces southwest

Open Office area


Add oval shaped cove to ceiling, use cove lights to Add oval shaped cove to ceiling, use cove lights to make space more uniquemake space more unique

Pendant fixture from cove to give light on work plane Pendant fixture from cove to give light on work plane

Emphasize curve shape of room with round light Emphasize curve shape of room with round light fixtures fixtures

Provide proper light levels on table and peoples facesProvide proper light levels on table and peoples faces

Lighting system that will provide multiple scenes for Lighting system that will provide multiple scenes for different tasks in the space by dimming controlsdifferent tasks in the space by dimming controls

Possible Concept Possible Concept Solutions Solutions Track fixturesTrack fixtures

– Directed towards individual seats around tableDirected towards individual seats around table– Provides key light on peoples facesProvides key light on peoples faces

CFL Downlights CFL Downlights – Located around room to give ambient light to spaceLocated around room to give ambient light to space

Oval shaped cove added to ceiling Oval shaped cove added to ceiling – Use of cove fixtures to light ceiling above tableUse of cove fixtures to light ceiling above table

Pendant with direct and indirect light component Pendant with direct and indirect light component – Provide light on table and ceiling for good uniform distributionProvide light on table and ceiling for good uniform distribution– Indirect light produces good uniform distribution for facial Indirect light produces good uniform distribution for facial

renderingrendering


Indirect / Direct Pendant

Track light

Downlight Cove light


Hand sketch of conference room looking southwest

Cove lightsTrack lights

Downlights

Introduction to the Introduction to the SpaceSpace The Board RoomThe Board Room

– Located on second floor used for large board Located on second floor used for large board meetingsmeetings

– Table located in center of room surrounded by chairsTable located in center of room surrounded by chairs

– Projection screen and white board in front of room Projection screen and white board in front of room

– Room CharacteristicsRoom Characteristics Ceiling is 2’x2’ acoustical tile in center of room with Ceiling is 2’x2’ acoustical tile in center of room with

plaster section around perimeter, Ref = 0.8plaster section around perimeter, Ref = 0.8 Walls are a light beige color, Ref = 0.52Walls are a light beige color, Ref = 0.52 Carpet is a gray steel color, Ref = 0.25Carpet is a gray steel color, Ref = 0.25 Ceiling height is 9’ Ceiling height is 9’

The Board RoomThe Board Room

Design Criteria Design Criteria – Integration of daylightIntegration of daylight

Large amount of windows located on north and east Large amount of windows located on north and east wallswalls

Use of motorized shading to control amount of Use of motorized shading to control amount of daylight entering spacedaylight entering space

– Video Conferencing Video Conferencing Multi levels of light controlled by dimming switchesMulti levels of light controlled by dimming switches Facial rendering is of high importanceFacial rendering is of high importance Close interaction between occupantsClose interaction between occupants Luminance ratios between faces and background 3:1 Luminance ratios between faces and background 3:1

– Horizontal illuminanceHorizontal illuminance 40-50 Fc on the conference table40-50 Fc on the conference table

The Board RoomThe Board Room

– Direct glare from fixturesDirect glare from fixtures Keep in compliance with luminance ratiosKeep in compliance with luminance ratios

– Luminance ratiosLuminance ratios Luminances within immediate view Luminances within immediate view

should not exceed 3:1 from persons face should not exceed 3:1 from persons face to the backgroundto the background

Ratio is very important because of the Ratio is very important because of the facial rendering of the occupantsfacial rendering of the occupants

– Ceiling uniformityCeiling uniformity Ratio of 8:1 for uniformity of light on the ceiling Ratio of 8:1 for uniformity of light on the ceiling

not to exceed 825 Cd/m2 if less then 425 Cd/m2 not to exceed 825 Cd/m2 if less then 425 Cd/m2 the uniformity is not such an issuethe uniformity is not such an issue

The Board Room The Board Room Current Lighting Current Lighting

DesignDesign

Windows on north and east facing walls


Add rectangular cove to ceiling, use of cove Add rectangular cove to ceiling, use of cove lights to make space more uniquelights to make space more unique

Pendant fixtures from cove to give additional Pendant fixtures from cove to give additional light on work plane light on work plane

Provide proper light level on table and Provide proper light level on table and peoples faces for good facing renderingpeoples faces for good facing rendering

Lighting system that will provide multiple Lighting system that will provide multiple scenes for different tasks in the space by scenes for different tasks in the space by dimming controlsdimming controls

Possible Concept Possible Concept SolutionsSolutions Downlights Downlights

– Compact fluorescent lamps Located around room to Compact fluorescent lamps Located around room to give ambient light to space give ambient light to space

– Wallwash lenses used in downlights in front of roomWallwash lenses used in downlights in front of room

Cove added to ceiling Cove added to ceiling – Use of cove fixtures to light ceiling above tableUse of cove fixtures to light ceiling above table

Pendant with direct and indirect light component Pendant with direct and indirect light component – Provide light on table and ceiling for good uniform Provide light on table and ceiling for good uniform

distributiondistribution– One linear pendant or multiple round pendantsOne linear pendant or multiple round pendants– Indirect light is good for facial renderingIndirect light is good for facial rendering


Direct/Indirect Pendants

Cove lightsDownlight


Cove lights Downlights

Pendants

Hand sketch of view looking into board room north east windows


LobbyLobby– Large open space as you enter buildingLarge open space as you enter building

– Reception desk located directly to back of lobbyReception desk located directly to back of lobby

– 2 car show room located in the lobby2 car show room located in the lobby

– Open to second floor with 23’ ceilingOpen to second floor with 23’ ceiling

– Large curved stairwell to second floorLarge curved stairwell to second floor

– Room CharacteristicsRoom Characteristics Floor has Beige and Black color tile, Ref = 0.32Floor has Beige and Black color tile, Ref = 0.32 Walls are a light beige color, Ref = 0.52Walls are a light beige color, Ref = 0.52 Ceiling is 2’x2’ acoustical tile with plaster, Ref = 0.8Ceiling is 2’x2’ acoustical tile with plaster, Ref = 0.8

The LobbyThe Lobby

Design CriteriaDesign Criteria– Integration of day lightIntegration of day light

Large windows located on southwest wallLarge windows located on southwest wall Use of motorized shading to control amount of light entering Use of motorized shading to control amount of light entering

spacespace

– AppearanceAppearance Welcoming space to the building, lighting should set a standard Welcoming space to the building, lighting should set a standard

for the rest of the buildingfor the rest of the building

– Points of interestPoints of interest Reception desk located to the rear of the lobby should be lit to Reception desk located to the rear of the lobby should be lit to

attract attention of visitors and clientsattract attention of visitors and clients Cars located in lobby will be lit brightly to show off their paint Cars located in lobby will be lit brightly to show off their paint

well well

– Horizontal illuminanceHorizontal illuminance 10 Fc for lobby area10 Fc for lobby area 30 Fc for reception area 30 Fc for reception area 20-30 Fc on the cars 20-30 Fc on the cars

The LobbyThe Lobby Current Lighting Current Lighting

DesignDesign

Main entrance lower left, Reception desk upper right corner

Reception DeskStaircas

e


Draw attention to the reception area in rear of Draw attention to the reception area in rear of lobby lobby

- Create movement through lobby- Create movement through lobby

Light cars so paint looks flawless and shinnyLight cars so paint looks flawless and shinny

Draw attention to second floor and high ceiling Draw attention to second floor and high ceiling - Emphasize large open space- Emphasize large open space

Light staircase steps and railing Light staircase steps and railing - Create movement to second floor- Create movement to second floor

Choose fixtures that resemble car like shapesChoose fixtures that resemble car like shapes - Round headlights and wheels, curved shaped frame- Round headlights and wheels, curved shaped frame

Create bright welcoming feel to the space Create bright welcoming feel to the space

Possible Concept Possible Concept SolutionsSolutions General downlights throughout spaceGeneral downlights throughout space

Reflected light onto cars as to light entire carReflected light onto cars as to light entire car

Addition of spot lights directed on the cars to Addition of spot lights directed on the cars to add shine to certain areas of carsadd shine to certain areas of cars

MR-16 downlights above desk of reception areaMR-16 downlights above desk of reception area

Cold cathode lamp running along staircase wallCold cathode lamp running along staircase wall

Wall sconces for decorative ambient light Wall sconces for decorative ambient light throughout spacethroughout space


Cold cathode Mirror reflected light

fixtures

Downlight

Sconces

MR-16


Hand sketch of lobby as you enter the building

Mirror reflected light fixture

Downlights

Sconces

Cold cathode

Reception


Hand sketch of reception desk to the rear of the lobby

MR-16

Downlights

Cold Cathode


Exterior FaçadeExterior Façade

– Front façade of building is an L shape Front façade of building is an L shape with walkway leading the centerwith walkway leading the center

– Façade is constructed of field brick with metal trim around Façade is constructed of field brick with metal trim around windows and along the edge of the roofwindows and along the edge of the roof

– Walkway to building is also brick with concrete accentsWalkway to building is also brick with concrete accents

– Circular architectural feature atop building to hide mech. Circular architectural feature atop building to hide mech. Equip.Equip.

– Curved glass wall extending from second to third floorCurved glass wall extending from second to third floor

– Walkway to entrance has no light on it in existing systemWalkway to entrance has no light on it in existing system

The Exterior FacadeThe Exterior Facade

Design CriteriaDesign Criteria– AppearanceAppearance

Accent architectural features, building should look Accent architectural features, building should look prominent compared to dark backgroundprominent compared to dark background

– Luminance ratioLuminance ratio Ratio of 20:1 between building and/or surrounding Ratio of 20:1 between building and/or surrounding

neighboring sitesneighboring sites– Points of interestPoints of interest

The main entrance door and canopy over the doorThe main entrance door and canopy over the door Circular architectural feature atop of roofCircular architectural feature atop of roof Walkway leading to buildingWalkway leading to building

– Light pollutionLight pollution Stay in accordance with local and state laws about Stay in accordance with local and state laws about

light pollution onto adjacent propertieslight pollution onto adjacent properties– Vertical illuminanceVertical illuminance

5 – 10 FC average on façade 5 – 10 FC average on façade


Wallwash façade to make building glowWallwash façade to make building glow

Have lights in conference room and lobby Have lights in conference room and lobby left on at night as to light up glass above left on at night as to light up glass above canopycanopy

Light walkway leading towards entrance to Light walkway leading towards entrance to create a direction of motion towards buildingcreate a direction of motion towards building

Emphasize circular roof top architectural Emphasize circular roof top architectural feature with floodlight feature with floodlight

Possible Concept Possible Concept SolutionsSolutions Wallwash of front façade with metal halide Wallwash of front façade with metal halide

lampslamps

Downlights under entrance canopy to light Downlights under entrance canopy to light entrance doorsentrance doors

Bollards leading down walkwayBollards leading down walkway

Wallwash of circular roof top structure with Wallwash of circular roof top structure with metal halide lampsmetal halide lamps

Exterior wall sconces spaced around the Exterior wall sconces spaced around the surrounding perimeter of the buildingsurrounding perimeter of the building


Flood lamp for wallwash

Flood lamp for roof top structure

Bollard for walkway

Downlight Wall sconce


Exterior north elevation façade

Flood lights

Flood lights

Wall sconces

Downlights

Lights from interior


Building Footprint

Bollards

Floodlights

Wall Sconces

ConclusionsConclusions

Make spaces easy to work in with proper light Make spaces easy to work in with proper light levels on work planelevels on work plane

Create comfortable and welcoming feeling Create comfortable and welcoming feeling throughout buildingthroughout building

Integration of daylight into all spaces because of Integration of daylight into all spaces because of large amount of glazing in buildinglarge amount of glazing in building

Use of multiple fixtures with dimming Use of multiple fixtures with dimming capabilities in spaces to allow the occupant to capabilities in spaces to allow the occupant to get desired light level they likeget desired light level they like

Use of similar fixtures in all rooms for uniformity Use of similar fixtures in all rooms for uniformity in systemsin systems

Use lighting systems that are energy efficientUse lighting systems that are energy efficient

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Thesis Lighting Design Proposal Dan Rusnack 12/9/03 Lighting/Electrical option Senior Thesis project Hall Corporate Headquarters