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Typical areas within

commercial applications

A Meeting & boardroom E Basement

The main lighting should be focused on the table areas. Remember to Natural light and external views are unavailable and therefore it’s
allow control of lighting near screens and displays. Use accent lighting vital to create depth of design by mixing accent and ambient light
to provide depth, and consider lighting pictures and other features. with variations in colour temperature.
B Office area F Showroom

Try to allow for flexible use of the space so that desks can be The primary focus should be on the products being displayed.
repositioned. The lighting on desks should be greater than general Track lighting can provide flexibility for changes of use (see
movement areas. Consider the opportunity to use natural daylight, StarSpot™ pages 162-167, 177-179). Good CRI (see page 249)
this may require lighting control for daylight harvesting (see page is important to ensure that colours are displayed correctly, LED
259). Adequately light emergency escape routes (see page 257). lighting can have good and consistent CRI. Also consider the
reliability of the lighting, a long L70 (see page 249) is important
C Reception or the products will become dimly lit over time as product
performance deteriorates.
The reception area can provide a first impression of the business.
The ambient and accent lighting should be varied to provide a G Exterior
dynamic feel.
Consider the security requirements and the safe passage of people
D Stairwells when entering and leaving the building. Good exterior lighting can
dramatically change the look of a building so consider both lighting
Primarily focus on safety by ensuring good light levels. Also the area around the building and the elevations of the entrance area
consider the emergency requirements for emergency escape.
and side walls.

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