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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.
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North Hills Junior High SchoolSchematic 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
Concepts Inviting Prominent Industrial Criteria Pleasing appearance Enhance architecture Illuminate flags 5 fc under canopy Main Entrance 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 Lobby • Architectural Elements • Trophy cases in wood panel wall • Auditorium entrance doors • Main office door and windows • Display cases and boards
Concepts Welcoming Spirited Social Criteria Pleasing appearance Avoid veiling reflections in display case glass Focus on display cases and auditorium entrance 10-20 fc average Main Entrance Lobby
Main Entrance Lobby • Red NH logo ceiling installation • Fluorescent strip cove encircling logo
Auditorium • Architectural Elements • Dark wood proscenium • Red seating • Sloped floor and ceiling (25’ height) • Curved ceiling at stage • Low ceiling at rear
Concepts Spacious Relaxed Criteria Guide attention toward stage Fully dimmable Non-distracting 30 fc average Auditorium
Auditorium • Continuous rows of narrow fluorescent fixtures in line with aisles • Upward cove mounted along side walls
Classroom • Architectural Elements • Chalk boards • Tack boards • Projection screen • Two north facing 6’x6’ windows • Countertop with overhead cabinets and computer connections
Concepts Clear Stimulating Criteria 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
Classroom • Direct/indirect fluorescent pendants • Linear fluorescent chalkboard lights
Summary • Entrance Canopy • 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