Interior Architecture Program Ohio University

Interior Architecture Program Ohio University

Matthew Ziff, Associate Professor, M. Arch, NCIDQ

ARTI 288 Lighting Fundamentals: Winter Quarter 2011: Grover Center W 119: MWF: 9:10-10:00

Comprehensive Lighting Project HCIA 288

Due: Wednesday, March 9, 9:10 am

Lighting Design for Ohio University Baker Center Conference Room

Scope of Work:

You are expected to remove all existing lighting in the space and propose new lamps, fixtures, and control devices for the space. All new lighting devices and equipment should represent “best practices” and need to meet reasonable budget considerations for an Ohio University facility. You are to include ambient, task, and accent lighting in this project. Appropriate lighting controls (switching and dimming) must be provided.

The following are the elements that you will be required to have in the final project. Each of the listed items will be covered in more detail in class lectures and homework assignments. Use the following as an overview for preparing your final project report.

1.Analysis of Existing Space – Provide text and photographic evidence outlining the existing problems, or character, of the lighting in this space. This also includes the measurement of the existing illumination levels and analysis of the quality of light.

2.Concept Statement – The statement must be based on the concepts and ideas outlined in "The Architecture of Light" combined with your creative thoughts. You must explicitly detail how you are going to implement a minimum of two lighting concepts for the space in the new lighting design proposal. The concept statement should outline the outcomes (how it is going to be implemented) of your lighting design proposal. (Acknowledge all quotes with a reference at the end of the document.)

3.Lighting Map – Provide an “impression” of the lighting you are designing for the space in a sketch form. This should be done using colored media. You may choose the media for the map, but colored pencils are a very good choice. This needs to include plan, ceiling plan, and elevation drawings. If you want to have light striking walls, that is shown in an elevation drawing. If you want to have light striking the ceiling plane, that is shown in a ceiling plan drawing. If you want to have light striking the floor, or table surfaces, that is shown in a floor plan drawing. All of these sketches are preliminary, done before you pick out your actual lfixtures (lamps and luminaires). These sketches serve as your idea guide; it is what you are trying to achieve in the space.

4.Analysis of Task – Using the IES guidelines outline the basic recommended illumination levels for the various tasks undertaken in this space. Be thorough with all tasks and activities in the space. List all IES illumination levels in a chart format. This is about listing all of the tasks (reading print material, conversation, listening to music, et cetera) that will take place in this space.

5.Emotional and Psychological Factors – Discuss the emotional and psychological factors that the lighting system is to support. How do you want people to feel in this space? Energized, calm, nervous, focused, happy, frightened?

6.Lighting Plan and Schedule – Provide a reflected ceiling plan in ¼”=1’-0” scale locating all ceiling and wall mounted fixtures. Complete a schedule that identifies the fixtures on the plan. The plan may be created on the computer or by hand drafting or drawing techniques. The plan may be in “sketch” form and does not have to be of final drafting quality.

7. Lighting Diagrams: Vertical Section Sketches: for all ceiling mounted, suspended, table, or floor luminaires: showing the relationship of the fixture, to the lighting effect produced. For lighting fixtures located on vertical surfaces (walls) you are to do an elevation or vertical section sketch showing the lighting effect on the wall surface, or any other surface that the light is going to strike.

8.Color and or Materials – You may change any color and material finish in the space as it relates to the quality of light and concept statement. Provide sample paint or color chips to indicate color changes. All paint samples and material samples must be clearly marked explaining where they are to be located.

9.Manufacturer's Cut Sheets – Provide visual information (photocopies / prints) of the luminaires you are specifying for your space. In addition to the cut sheets, you are to write up, in neat chart format, all of the photometric data that pertains to the particular luminaires you are using in the project.

10.Luminaire Rationale – Provide a statement outlining your rationale for fixture and lamp selection. This should include the following elements.

a.Creativity and innovation – how does the luminaire improve the experience of the space and activities?

b.Description of where in the space the luminaire is to be used and what it is to illuminate.

c.Describe how the luminaire selection supports your concept statement and what effect it will have on the human experience in the space. Discuss items from your concept statement, dealing with glare, and improved visual acuity.

11.Lighting Calculations – Using the lighting calculations methods demonstrated in class you are to provide the correct lumen levels, number of fixtures, and spacing of fixtures. You are to also calculate the energy consumption per square foot for the space.

12.Energy Consumption and Ecological Impact Statement – Describe how your lighting design ideas will impact energy consumption in terms of efficacy and potential hazardous waste issues.

Evaluation Criteria:

All critical thinking criteria as listed in the syllabus will be used to evaluate this project. Pay particular attention to the following:

Creativity and innovation of light in relation to environment

Quality of light in relation to task and activities

Substantial use of state of the art lamp and fixtures

Energy consumption and ecological issues

Final Report:

You are to create a report in a three ring binder (or similar) that meets the following requirements.

1.Be creative in the presentation of ideas and information.

2.Include all of the above information in the final report from all related homework assignments.

3.Provide “cut sheets” that illustrate the fixture in a photographic format. This may be in black and white or color prints.

4.The report must be well designed, and relate aesthetically with ideas being proposed with the lighting design.

5.Be consistent with graphics, sketching, and other visual information.