North Hills Junior High School Schematic Lighting Design Chris Rush The Pennsylvania State University Architectural Engineering – Lighting / Electrical Consultant: Dr. R. Mistrick Fall 2004
Building Introduction Uses: Education Evening Events Performances Athletics
Spaces Main entrance canopy Main entrance lobby Auditorium Typical classroom
Main Entrance Canopy Architectural Elements Translucent panel canopy on steel trusses Brick and concrete columns Glass entry doors Three flag poles Semi-circular concrete patio Wrought iron style benches
Main Entrance Canopy Concepts Criteria Inviting Prominent Industrial Pleasing appearance Enhance architecture Illuminate flags 5 fc under canopy
Main Entrance Canopy Direct / indirect pendants hung from trusses Exterior sconces mounted on columns with up & down distribution Surface mounted downlights under solid roof
Main Entrance Canopy
Main Entrance Lobby Architectural Elements Trophy cases in wood panel wall Auditorium entrance doors Main office door and windows Display cases and boards
Main Entrance Lobby Criteria Concepts Pleasing appearance Avoid veiling reflections in display case glass Focus on display cases and auditorium entrance 10-20 fc average Concepts Welcoming Spirited Social
Main Entrance Lobby Red NH logo ceiling installation Fluorescent strip cove encircling logo
Main Entrance Lobby
Auditorium Architectural Elements Dark wood proscenium Red seating Sloped floor and ceiling (25’ height) Curved ceiling at stage Low ceiling at rear
Auditorium Concepts Criteria Spacious Relaxed Guide attention toward stage Fully dimmable Non-distracting 30 fc average
Auditorium Continuous rows of narrow fluorescent fixtures in line with aisles Upward cove mounted along side walls
Auditorium
Classroom Architectural Elements Chalk boards Tack boards Projection screen Two north facing 6’x6’ windows Countertop with overhead cabinets and computer connections
Classroom Concepts Criteria Clear Stimulating Workplane illuminance Chalkboard illuminance Daylight consideration Visual comfort 50 fc average 3:1 max:min ratio Ceiling and luminaire luminances low enough for occasional VDT use
Classroom Direct/indirect fluorescent pendants Linear fluorescent chalkboard lights
Classroom
Summary Entrance Canopy Entrance Lobby Auditorium Classroom Pendants hung from trusses Wall sconces mounted on columns Surface mounted fixtures under solid roof Entrance Lobby NH logo ceiling installation Fluorescent coves around logo Auditorium Continuous row narrow fluorescent over aisles Upward cove lighting along side walls Classroom Direct/indirect fluorescent pendants Linear fluorescent chalkboard lights
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