Custom Made Lighting Project Solutions

Project Requirements

First of all, in successful and unique lighting design is to obtain the owner's indoor or outdoor lighting projects requirements and project specifications. We should focus on some essential details on this requirement which starts with the first goal for the design of the project. The next step will be obtaining the estimated budget costs for the project and, completion schedule. Getting a budget will allow us to follow energy efficiency goals for luminaires and decide the standards and codes, including energy codes and sustainability aim and types of materials to be used. After all these essential processes, we can get the return of investment and lifecycle cost requirements and safety and security requirements with warranty requirements.

Most projects do not incorporate project requirements. The incorporate project can lead to a customer receiving a lighting space after the manufacturing and lighting project completed that does not meet what the owner had envisioned. This kind of problem can lead to costly redesigns, increased component costs, and lead time delays. Getting project requirements are critical to providing lighting design project report.

Basis of Design

The basis of Custom Made Lighting Product design describes the technical approach which planned to meet owners' lighting project requirements, developed by our architectural and engineering team and before the schematic design phase. Basis of design shows us what we need, to shape the new design, and identifies which parties involved deciding design parameters. For example, such as components like heatsinks, lenses, diffusers, PCB, and led chipsets combines and the most effective lighting project solutions are created by Light34 lighting designers and architects with calculations regarding all standards and project requirements.

Codes and Standards

When it comes to a lighting application area that needs lighting, the design process must follow the equivalent standards. Obtaining lighting standards of lighting application areas such are parking lot lighting or commercial lighting will lead us to achieve the main lines for the creation of the design. Every area has its lighting standards. For example, a conference room's lighting may require a turn to switch the artificial light off, when it is unoccupied due to standards. However, there may be a presentation in the interior space requiring some or all the indoor lighting fixtures to turn off in the place. An occupancy sensor can incorporate a switch to turn off the lighting manually.

It is critical once the energy code identified, that the lighting designer reviews and, incorporates all the requirements, including lighting power density and controls of the project. Reviewing process will allow the designer to determine if the project requirements, whether met or not.

Sustainability

Sustainability is another significant factor when taking process the design of light for an area. Our best solution is daylight which comes free and without electricity bills attached, and also has many benefits to occupants of both exterior and interior space. But sunlight cannot be our only source of light, so we are responsible for lighting the application areas such as from street lighting to landscape lighting within a sustainable way. Sustainable lighting will reduce environmental pollution, and have a cost-effective lighting solution in a long term basis.

We can choose many variants from energy-efficient lighting options out there. From installing components to the most critical parts of the design, we can decide which solution can make our lighting project more sustainable and efficient. In our modern and developing society needs more sustainably-minded projects day by day. From fluorescent to LED, to high-pressure sodium to incandescent; there is a suitable solution for every lighting project with various kind of interior and exterior lighting products efficiently. We feel that it is vital that the functionality of the light source be considered first with the effective means of achieving this following. LEDs are very popular in today's market, but it doesn't mean that its the only solution. There are lots of right solutions to every lighting problem in the result of technological developments. We take the responsibility to find right solution for your indoor and outdoor lighting ideas.

Lighting levels

The IES is the recognized authoritative reference on the science and application of lighting. The IES Lighting Handbook is a guideline for lighting designers to apply for recommended lighting levels based upon the type of space and the use of the space, as well as the age of the majority of the residents in the area. Mostly, it is recommended to use higher lighting levels if the residents are older.

Also known as light level, illuminance refers to the amount of light incident on a surface from a lighting system and measured in units of meter-candles (lumens / m2) or lux (lumens / m2). Typically, IES illuminance method tables specify recommended values of maintained illuminance for specific applications.

Bad lighting can be detrimental to your business and environment areas such as home lighting and street lighting. Low lux levels, such as insufficient light are a common cause of physical disorders such as fatigue and muscle strain in commercial lighting areas such as retail store lighting and office lighting. The physical ailment can more likely if the exposure is consistent over more extended periods. The same is true for high lux levels (excessive light). Glare and reflected light can distract an individual and impair residents' vision. When the full attention needs a particular job, it is dangerous to have glare or reflected light with the same as both insufficient and low light levels. Those working with machinery or dangerous chemicals are under a much higher risk, and this can cause work safety problems. Using a light or lux meter to measure light levels in your workplace can help you to avoid these issues. Protecting your colleagues and taking some precautions can save employees in the workplace in some severe risks.

We should decide the lighting levels, which are required for each space/room, to determine the creation of healthy lighting spaces for people. There are several methods a lighting designer can use, including software that can calculate the average, minimum, maximum, and ratios (maximum-to-minimum, average-to-minimum, etc.) of lighting levels.

We should consider all these essential steps regarding the lighting level when we design custom made products from the beginning. IES lighting level standards for a particular area, lighting needs for the resident for specific jobs and technical details such as preventing the glare and reflection must be taken into account before designing process start.

Color temperature and CRI

Color temperature and CRI are the other important factor related to the area which focused on being lighted while we create a new custom made lighting solutions. We should consider the project requirements and basis of projects to choose color temperature by taking consideration owners idea. Choosing the color is highly related to the object or area to decide whether it cold or warm lighting colours. Examining the indoor or outdoor lighting project details can lead us to conclude exact color temperatures and CRI to incorporate into the design.

Lately, lots of lighting project companies prefers the LED system solutions as a result of light sources continue to lower over time, while the efficacy (lumens per Watt) increases. In long term basis, saves money with their long life span and low maintenance cost. However, it doesn't mean that LEDs are the best solution for every project. Most LEDs are most energy-efficient at cold color temperatures such as more than 4,000 K. However, the increase in temperature adversely affects the light flux, color characteristics and lifespan of the LEDs.

The lighting designer should choose the color temperature for each lighting fixture so that it aligns with the project and its requirements. Another critical point is the color temperature should be the same for each lighting application area. Mixing color temperatures is not regarded as good design and can produce undesirable results.

The lighting designer also needs to ensure that the modern lighting products should be fit the lighting compliance forms, as well as any energy models, use the correct input wattage based upon the color temperature for the selected lighting fixture. For example, it is incorrect to choose the lower input wattage for an LED light source with a cold color temperature when completing a lighting compliance form when the lighting fixture with warmer color temperature is selected and has a higher input wattage.

ROI and Lifecycle Costs

Custom led lighting solution project requirements may contain return of investment and lifecycle costs to control and analysis. Custom made lighting products may support your limited budget projects with adjustable components and arrangements. The higher upfront cost for certain lighting fixtures, and controls if a specific ROI is achieved.
Owners may request a lifecycle-cost analysis through the OPR. The lifecycle costs include the material costs required for replacement of lamps, ballasts, drivers, material, etc., including the labour costs for replacing these items.

For example, an outdoor custom lighting project is expected to last for 10 to 15 years. Does it make sense to go with products that last at least 20 years at a higher initial cost for this example? Instead, it may be better to create a less expensive product with a shorter useful life, but higher reliability. Sustainability also should be taken into account when choosing products based upon a longer useful life.
LED systems that have easy maintenance have a modular design that allows components to be replaced or upgraded easily. Labours cost and time for replacing parts must be considered for in the lifecycle-cost analysis.

Safety and Security

Whether project specifications contains or not safety and security related codes or notice, lighting design should include it. Safety and security precautions should be one of the main steps for the designer to support projects long and beneficial life span.

On the other hand, one of the most important reason for the designing of led lighting products to ensure security areas for the public. Nighttime in city outdoor lighting products can help you in a safe environment. Night lighting typically means the light is to be on at night for safety and security as well as for convenience. For example, street lighting poles, road lighting luminaires, and urban lighting products can be used as safety precautions.

Maintenance and Warranty

Maintenance is the of the necessary part of a designing process for a custom lighting solutions to help the owners quick and cost-free labouring and time. Determination of maintenance and warranty conditions should be decided together with custom lighting project owners and the designer team. The warranty period should be obtained in the project requirements to fulfil project budget. Otherwise, unnecessary components may be used in the design and more extended warranties increase the cost of the project.

Custom made projects should inform the users for warranty conditions and maintenance instructions in order to keep efficient lifespan. For every new design, a handbook should be prepared, and every component's manual instructions should be mentioned how to use for residents. For example, when a landscape lighting design project developing by a lighting company, it also should have installation manual, maintenance instructions, and warranty terms regarding the project.

Operation and maintenance manuals and technical details regarding installation should be specified and provided to project owners. The information in the O&M manual should include the components such as ballast, lamp, etc. criteria so that a maintenance technician can install the correct parts. The manuals should be reviewed by the lighting designer to ensure the right lighting fixtures, controls, etc. cut-sheets and handbooks.

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