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OutdoorDesign by day, light by nightOUTDOORPerformance – Outdoor lighting presents a fresh set of challengeswith safety and security being the prime objectives. The light shouldbe sufficient for people to navigate safely at night, with goodvertical illuminance and a wide distribution.Efficiency – Outdoor luminaires should be architecturallycompatible with the building and landscape. The luminaires mustbe fit for purpose and maintained to a high level to remove theimpression of neglect in an area. Outdoor luminaires should beIP rated and IK rated for environmental conditions and vandalism.Outdoor lighting should also utilise lighting controls to conserveenergy. Dimming or selective switching of some luminaires whenappropriate help reduce power demand. The control of upward lightpollution is a further step on the path to sustainability.Comfort – Safe and reassuring, pleasant and welcoming arethe tenants of successful outdoor lighting. Playgrounds, pathways,entrance areas and car parks will all benefit from an eco-conscienceapproach to visibility outdoors.Lighting requirementsMaintainedilluminance (E m)Limiting glarevalue (UGR L)Colour renderingindex (Ra)Uniformity(Uo)Parking 5 lx 55 20 0.25Pathway 5 lx 50 20 0.25TechniquesEfficient and effective performance combined with an aestheticallypleasing solution is the aim for outdoor lighting. Bollards are thepreferred luminaire where vandalism is low, positioned with careto avoid the possibility of accidents. Luminaires on columns shouldbe positioned away from buildings to negate the possibility ofunwanted attempted intrusion.22
JET PLURIO CHAMPION AREAFLOODTROIKAVicenza School, ItalyEgå Secondary School, DenmarkVardean College, UKMount St Marys School, UK23
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 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 24: Case StudyQuinto Vicentino Primary
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