1. North Hills Junior High School Schematic Lighting Design
Chris Rush
The Pennsylvania State University
Architectural Engineering – Lighting / Electrical
Consultant: Dr. R. Mistrick
Fall 2004

2. Building Introduction
Uses:
Education
Evening Events
Performances
Athletics

3. Spaces Main entrance canopy Main entrance lobby Auditorium
Typical classroom

4. 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

5. Main Entrance Canopy Concepts Criteria Inviting Prominent Industrial
Pleasing appearance
Enhance architecture
Illuminate flags
5 fc under canopy

6. Main Entrance Canopy Direct / indirect pendants hung from trusses
Exterior sconces mounted on columns with up & down distribution
Surface mounted downlights under solid roof

7. Main Entrance Canopy

8. Main Entrance Lobby Architectural Elements
Trophy cases in wood panel wall
Auditorium entrance doors
Main office door and windows
Display cases and boards

9. 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

10. Main Entrance Lobby Red NH logo ceiling installation
Fluorescent strip cove encircling logo

11. Main Entrance Lobby

12. Auditorium Architectural Elements Dark wood proscenium Red seating
Sloped floor and ceiling (25’ height)
Curved ceiling at stage
Low ceiling at rear

13. Auditorium Concepts Criteria Spacious Relaxed
Guide attention toward stage
Fully dimmable
Non-distracting
30 fc average

14. Auditorium
Continuous rows of narrow fluorescent fixtures in line with aisles
Upward cove mounted along side walls

15. Auditorium

16. Classroom Architectural Elements Chalk boards Tack boards
Projection screen
Two north facing 6’x6’ windows
Countertop with overhead cabinets and computer connections

17. 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

18. Classroom Direct/indirect fluorescent pendants
Linear fluorescent chalkboard lights

19. Classroom

20. 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

21. Questions ??