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Communicating Lighting Design. Reflected Ceiling Plan (RCP). Plan drawing showing the ceiling plane Indicates: Lighting symbols Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Sprinklers Sconces are also revealed Change of ceiling heights (A.F.F) Emergency Exits signs And much more ….
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Reflected Ceiling Plan (RCP) • Plan drawing showing the ceiling plane • Indicates: • Lighting symbols • Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) • Sprinklers • Sconces are also revealed • Change of ceiling heights (A.F.F) • Emergency Exits signs • And much more …
Reflected Ceiling Plans Includes all Architectural and Most Lighting Information Note that the drop ceiling is included.
Lighting Plan • Indicates: • Different Lighting fixtures using symbols • Commonly seen on the RCP • Need Lighting Legend • Light Fixture Schedule • Necessary mounting annotations
Lighting Plans Includes all Lighting Information
Legend / Key • Included on Lighting and or Reflected Ceiling Plans • Includes all elements/symbols found on the plan. • General Description Only • Indicates: • Symbols used on RCP / Lighting Plan • Schedule symbol • Brief Description of fixture
Detailed Symbols Pin Hole Fixture Wallwash Square Fixture Small Down Fixture Adjustable Square Fixture Typical Down Fixture Compact Fluorescent Wallwash Wall Wash Accent Fixture Adjustable Fixture Multi Lamp Fixture Square or Rectangular Fixture Large Square or Rectangular Fixture
Detailed Symbols Ê Half Bowl Sconce Small Sconce Triangular Sconce Wall Bracket Sconce Multi Lamp Sconce Continuous Fluorescent Wall Mounted Fixture
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Lighting Schedule • Indicates: • Symbol from Legend • Brief Description • Fixture Manufacturer • Lamp Type • Watts used • Number of Lamps Used • Dimensions • Mounting Type • Mounting Height • Notes:
Control Systems Switching Dimming Other
Control Systems • Typical Switched circuits • Electricity comes in to a Distribution / Power panel / Breaker box then is delivered to the fixtures/outlets. • Wall Mounted Devices • Dimmers – Rheostat - transformer devices that reduces voltage to lighting fixtures • Timer Switches – Keeps a switch on for a set amount of time • Time Clocks – Allows for lighting to turn on/off during specific times throughout the day. • Occupancy Sensors – detects occupancy by heat, sound, motion or obstruction.
Control Systems • Intelligent Control Systems • Electricity comes in to a Distribution / Power panel / Breaker box – then to a intelligent control panel – then to the fixtures/ outlets. • Usually only one used per project • Multi-button keypads replaces switches • Luminaires group together are called lighting loads or lighting zones • Manufacturers include: Luton, Litetouch, Vantage, Crestron • Localized Control Panels • Watt Stopper, Lutron “Grafik Eye” and Crestron
Smart House Control systems • Smart House Digital Architecture - http://www.smarthousecontrol.com/ • Future House Automation - http://www.houseoldautomation.com/
Switching Plan • Indicates: • Power supply box (inflow) • Specialty control boxes • Alarms • Lighting switches • Rheostat (Dimmer) controls • Connection of system • Outlets • More …
Switching Legend • Indicates: • Symbols off plan • Brief Description of
Ceiling Systems • Acoustical Tile • Drywall • Wood • Metal • More…
Ceiling Systems Manufacturers • United States Gypsum Corporation (USG) - http://www.usg.com/products/ceiling/index.jsp • Armstrong - http://www.armstrong.com/armstrong_ceilings.jsp?entDom=ceilings.com • Chicago Metallic Corporation -http://www.chicago-metallic.com/ • GordonGrid - http://www.gordongrid.com/Div9/ceilings/ceilingsystems.aspx
Ceiling Systems Manufacturers • Hunter Douglas- http://www.hunterdouglascontract.com/ceilings/ • Ceiling Plus - http://www.ceilingsplus.com/ • Hyde Park Molding - http://www.hyde-park.com/ceiling_systems.html
Audio / Fiber Optics Systems • Pro Acoustics ceiling speakers - http://www.proacousticsusa.com/category.php?cId=34 • Fibre Optics Ceilings - http://www.fosi.com/gallery/Starceiling.htm
Security Lighting systems • Surveillance Lighting • Protective Lighting • Lighting for Safety • Emergency Lighting • Activated by • Motion • Sound • See handout
Emergency Systems • Includes: • Exit Signs • Emergency Flashers • Emergency Ballasts • Smoke Detectors • Carbon Monoxide Detectors • Sprinkler system (sub system) • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) • Life Safety Codes – Fire codes
Emergency Exit Light Fixtures • H.E. Williams - http://www.hewilliams.com/catalog.asp?company=infinity&tab=Exit+Signs+and+Emergency+Lighting • Irvine Lighting - http://www.irvinelighting.com/ • Cooper Lighting - http://www.ceag.de/en/Safety_Lighting/Products • Mule Lighting - http://www.mulelighting.com/