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Sports HallsA sports hall is a multi-functional space allowingfor a wide range of activities.Sports hallsPerformance – Sports halls are designed for a number of differentsports, occasionally to be played at the same time. People andobjects moving at high speed, badminton nets and gym equipmentin position, officials judging, spectators cheering. Light needs to fillthe whole space with good vertical illuminance and glare controlfrom the luminaires. Safety when participating is paramount.The ability to see a moving ball against the hall background andto distinguish individuals and team colours are required from asuccessful lighting scheme.Efficiency – The lighting must operate to provide maximumvisibility. The luminaires must be robust and protected, possiblywith wire guards, and fitted with long life lamps. Access to theseluminaires can be difficult and costly. The installation should beflexible, possibly using lighting controls, to ensure lighting can beadjusted to suit the appropriate activity.Comfort – The primary objective of the lighting is to create anexhilarating, safe space to help motivate the competitors. A wellbalanced illuminance is important to prevent unwanted contrast orglare from reducing visibility to those playing.Lighting requirementsThese vary depending upon the sports being played and therelevant criteria should be derived from the standard EN 12193Light and Lighting – sports lighting.TechniquesCare should be taken with the positioning of the luminaires, toprevent glare obstructing a players visibility looking up when a ballor shuttlecock is hit high.Lobay luminaires with a fairly wide beam and dedicated sportsluminaires work efficiently and effectively in this space. Thepossibility of condensation in a cool or unheated hall should beconsidered when selecting luminaires.20
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Page 12 and 13: Entrance HallsThe power to impress
Page 14 and 15: Corridor and StaircasesCirculation
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Page 22 and 23: OutdoorDesign by day, light by nigh
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