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Laboratories and WorkshopsSpecialist areas where health and safetyare paramount.Laboratories and WorkshopsPerformance – Good task visibility is critical in areas wherethere is a potential hazard from machinery and tools, laboratoryequipment and chemicals. Multiple light sources should beemployed to remove shadowing which could reduce visual clarity.A good flow of light is essential to prevent errors of judgement anderrors of identification.Efficiency – The lighting design objective is to provide maximumvisibility for teachers and students. The luminaires must be robust,IP rated and IK rated as chemical resistance is essential. Lightingcontrols are discouraged to prevent the possibility of an unexpectedfailure resulting in a hazardous situation.Comfort – In laboratories and workshops it is important that thelit environment produces a balanced ambience with no sources ofglare or harsh contrasts. The lighting should help promote safety bycreating a calm atmosphere, helping students concentrate onthe task.Lighting requirementsMaintainedilluminance (E m)Limiting glare value(UGR L)Colour rendering index(Ra)500 lx 19 80TechniquesLaboratories and workshops are formal teaching areas and mustbe lit with a good vertical illuminance. This can be achieved fromluminaires with prismatic diffusers which also produce an evenspread of light. Luminaires must be positioned to take into accountthe layout of the machinery and equipment within the space, toensure the most efficient and safe environment. Localised tasklighting may be required for areas containing specialised equipmentand machinery.18
AQUAFORCE PRISMACOLLEGEOPTUS IV OPTUS IV IP23Ralph Thoresby School, Leeds, UKRalph Thoresby School, Leeds, UKEllekilde, DenmarkVardean College, UK19
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Page 6 and 7: Standards and legislationStandards
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Page 10 and 11: ClassroomsClassrooms are at the hea
Page 12 and 13: Entrance HallsThe power to impress
Page 14 and 15: Corridor and StaircasesCirculation
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