Net Zero Energy Buildings – Lighting & Daylighting [ NEED NEW COVER SLIDE ]
Feb 09, 2016
Net Zero Energy Buildings – Lighting & Daylighting
[ NEED NEW COVER SLIDE ]
Daylighting
Simulating Illuminance Levels
Glare From Daylighting
Light Shelves
Clerestories / High Windows
Skylights
Light Wells
Artificial Lighting
Lighting Efficiency (“Efficacy”)
Glare From Lighting
Task Lighting
Separating Task and Ambient Lighting
Recommended Illuminance Levels
ActivityRecommended Illumination
lux foot-candles
Parking lots / sidewalks at night 20 - 50 2 - 5
Warehouses, Theaters,Homes
150 15
Most office paperwork / computer work,Libraries,
Laboratories500 50
Supermarkets, Mechanical / electronic workshops 750 75
Drawing work, Detailed mechanical / electronics work,
Surgery1,000 100
Detailed drawingHighly detailed mechanical / electronics work 1,500 - 2,000 150 - 200
Very lengthy and precise visual tasks with low contrast 2,000 - 10,000 200 - 1,000
Controls for Visual Comfort
Controls for Thermal Comfort
Saving Lighting Energy
Saving Lighting Energy
Saving Cooling Energy
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