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Corridor and StaircasesCirculation spaces are the necessary network ofcorridors and stairs that allows the safe passage ofpeople throughout the building.CORRIDOR AND STAIRCASESPerformance – Corridors and stairs are defined as circulationspaces to enable students, staff and visitors to move around thebuilding safely. Good lighting cannot guarantee safety, but poorlighting does increase the risk of accidents. The lighting needs to beglare free with special attention given to changes in levels such asstaircases and ramps. The lighting should bring emphasis to areas ofpotential danger by producing contrast on surfaces allowing peopleto easily identify the risks. Circulation areas are the main exit routesin an emergency and must be protected with emergency lighting andway-guidance systems.Efficiency – There is little traffic in circulation areas for long periodsof the school day. A lighting control system with presence detectionwill greatly reduce electricity consumption. Circulation areas aregenerally well served by daylight. It is an advantage to be able todim the artificial light manually or by daylight sensing to improveenergy efficiency. Quick and easy maintenance of the luminairesinstalled in these areas is a prerequisite to sustainability.Comfort – A well lit corridor and staircase is a safe and welcomingenvironment in which students, staff and visitors can navigate theirway around the building. Brightly lit ceilings, walls and floors willmake the space seem open, appealing and comfortable movingfrom one place to another.Lighting requirementsMaintainedilluminance (E m)Limiting glare value(UGR L)Colour rendering index(Ra)100 lx 25 80TechniquesWall mounted uplighters or suspended luminaires with an upwardand downward lighting component will produce well lit ceilings,walls and floors.Recessed or surface mounted wall washing luminaires should beconsidered for effect or the practical illumination of wall displaysand artwork.14
SWITCHLITEVOYAGER SIGMAVOYAGER LED THAMES BASE LEDCOLLEGE CRUZ PRISMARalph Thoresby School, Leeds, UKEllekilde, Denmark Vardean College, UKVardean College, UKEga, Denmark15
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 12 and 13: Entrance HallsThe power to impress
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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