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Entrance HallsThe power to impress and a showcase forachievements.ENTRANCE HALLSPerformance – The reception area provides visitors with afirst point of contact, and for students and staff a transition zonebetween interior and exterior lighting levels. Light attracts people, awell lit reception area and reception desk will help orientate visitorsunfamiliar with the building.Efficiency – Poorly maintained lighting in a school buildingprojects an image of neglect and generates apathy from studentsand staff. Ease of luminaire maintenance is a priority and criticalin the reception area. Whilst energy efficiency is always important,consideration must be given to appearance. The use of luminairesdesigned to be sustainable and attractive should be the aim.Comfort – The reception area is a showcase for the school and anopportunity to project its attitudes and beliefs. A relaxed welcomingfeel to the space will reassure visitors and students new to thebuilding. The lighting should be used to help create an inspirationalspace and leave visitors with an impression of the values of theschool. For the students it will be an ideal start to the day.Lighting requirementsMaintainedilluminance (E m)Limiting glare value(UGR L)Colour renderingindex (Ra)200 lx 22 80TechniquesEntrance halls and reception areas lend themselves to the use ofdownlights, wall washers and decorative uplighters to create avibrant atmosphere. Decorative suspended luminaires or recesseddownlights are synonymous with the reception desk. Entrances withhigh ceilings are well served by the use of upward and downwardlight distribution from suspended luminaires.Spotlights may be added to highlight awards, works of artor signage.12
SENSAMODULARTHAMES GLACIER IIBASE LEDCOLLEGE CRUZ PRISMARalph Thoresby School, Leeds, UKAalborg, DenmarkLeeds University Innovation Hub, UKMalmo Hogskola, SwedenVicenza, Italy13
Page 4 and 5: Green MattersFor every kWh of energ
Page 6 and 7: Standards and legislationStandards
Page 8 and 9: Objectives site mapA school buildin
Page 10 and 11: ClassroomsClassrooms are at the hea
Page 14 and 15: Corridor and StaircasesCirculation
Page 16 and 17: Assembly HallsMaking speeches, thea
Page 18 and 19: Laboratories and WorkshopsSpecialis
Page 20 and 21: Sports HallsA sports hall is a mult
Page 22 and 23: OutdoorDesign by day, light by nigh
Page 24: Case StudyQuinto Vicentino Primary
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