PROJECT 2 (GROUP)
ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING DESIGN LAYOUT:
LUMEN METHOD
The end users' visual comfort and job productivity will both increase in an area in a building where there is appropriate lighting. Nonetheless, some areas in buildings may have adequate lighting due to a lack of lamps or the general lighting present in the space (space). The purpose of this assignment is to teach the students the fundamentals of designing artificial lighting through the Lumen Method calculation.
Students are expected to select an interior area that is approximately 10m by 6m in groups of SIX (6). The following spaces could be the one you choose.
OBJECTIVES
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To gain knowledge of the efficient and appropriate design layout of artificial lighting (general lighting).
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To show that the choice of lighting fixtures for general lighting is comprehended.
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To determine additional lighting options that can enhance the existing general lighting in a particular indoor environment.
PROJECT BRIEF
TASKS
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Students are required to complete the following assignments in groups of SIX or SEVEN:
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To select ONE (1) interior space via the internet that is approximately 10 m × 6 m in size for the application of Lumen Method calculation while designing general lighting arrangement. These are the many kinds of spaces:
a. Hospital (operation theatre, labour room)
b. Library (reading area, bookrack area)
c. Office (open plan workspace, meeting room)
d. Restaurant (eating area, kitchen)
e. Museum (display area)
f. Hypermarket (display area)
g. Performing art school (dance area)
h. Showroom (showcase area)
i. Factory (production space)
j. Boutique (display area)
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To give a quick biography of the chosen building along with some related pictures.
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To produce the following sketches and drawings in the proper scales:
a. Overall floor layout.
b. Floor plan of the chosen space.
c. Reflected ceiling plan with proposed general lighting layout.
c. Cross section (1 no.) to showcase the type of lighting fitting used.
d. Two (2) sketches of proposed other types of lighting that suitable for the chosen space. (Sketches need to include the space’s surrounding
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To showcase the Lumen Method calculations.
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To write up all research findings on TWO (A2)-size boards.
REXKL
RESEARCH
Based on our project brief, we chose to use Rexkl as our site to identify the lighting problems; however, because 3D drawings were used, we were unable to obtain the floor plans and elevations. This could later have a consequence on the 3D renderings.
NATIONAL TEXTILE MUSEUM
RESEARCH
Hence, in order to prevent any repercussions, we have switched to the National Textile Museum as it is far more intriguing and the drawings helped us a lot to produce quality work at the end.
CHOSEN SPACE
CEILING PICTURES
SKETCHES & DRAWINGS
RENDERING
SKETCHUP 3D
A2 BOARDS PROGRESS
FINAL OUTCOMES
A2 BOARDS
Despite it being difficult first, was able to apply theory to real-world situations and learn new information about the topic. This assignment might be completed successfully by my group and I if we used some basic design thinking such as passive design and lighting techniques to it.
LECTURE
REFLECTION
I have no doubt that the knowledge I gained from this project will come in handy in the future. I conducted independent research on the scales, measures, and ideas I gained from project 1 as it was my final project. I felt like this project was a little difficult when I initially started working on it, but after presenting my tutor a lot of progress, I believe I have a good understanding of everything.
MODULE ASSESSMENTS
Although our tutor suggested, we should be more flexible with it rather than officially structuring it, me and my groupmates discovered it to be extremely difficult to design our boards. One of our team members offered a sample with sketches and drawings that we could utilise as inspiration, and ultimately, our boards turned out well.
TUTOR