JCC Catalogue 34 2023

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Recommended practices Commercial Lighting Guide

1. MEETING & BOARDROOM The main lighting should be focused on the table areas. Remember to allow control of lighting near screens and displays. Use accent lighting to provide depth, and consider lighting pictures and other features. 2. OFFICE AREA Try to allow for flexible use of the space so that desks can be repositioned. The lighting on desks should be greater than general movement areas. Consider the opportunity to use natural daylight, this may require lighting control for daylight harvesting. Adequately light emergency escape routes (see p.522). 3. RECEPTION The reception area can provide a first impression of the business. The ambient and accent lighting should be varied to provide a dynamic feel. 4. STAIRWELLS Primarily focus on safety by ensuring good light levels. Also consider the emergency requirements for emergency escape.

5. BASEMENT Natural light and external views are unavailable and therefore it’s vital to create depth of design by mixing accent and ambient light with variations in colour temperature. 6. SHOWROOM The primary focus should be on the products being displayed. Track lighting can provide flexibility for changes of use (see StarSpot pages 298-303). Good CRI (see p.514) is important to ensure that colours are displayed correctly, LED lighting can have good and consistent CRI. Also consider the reliability of the lighting, a long L70 (see p.514) is important or the products will become dimly lit over time as product performance deteriorates. 7. EXTERIOR Consider the security requirements and the safe passage of people when entering and leaving the building. Good exterior lighting can dramatically change the look of a building so consider both lighting the area around the building and the elevations of the entrance area and side walls.

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