GSA
Courtroom Lighting Criteria Evaluation
Task 1 Report
Vertical Illuminance (Fc)
5.6.6
Design Analysis
Horizontal Illuminance (Fc)
This courtroom provided a layered approach to
120
lighting, combining the proper equipment with
110
The high lighting power density in this
100
room is due to the tungsten-halogen
90
downlights in the ceiling.
80
The contrast ratio between the dark wood
and the walls is very high.
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The linear fluorescent cove provided very
60
ceiling, as shown in the luminance maps.
50
No glare or hot spots are seen on the
ceiling.
40
By continuing the vaulted ceiling above the
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bench at the front of the room rather than
stopping it with a soffit, as on the other
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three walls, allows that area to be seen as
10
brighter. This helps emphasize the bench
as an important area of the room.
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Overall light levels are at the higher end of
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suggesting that the installed wattages
could be slightly lower.
LPD w/sf
4.5
Limit w/sf
1.9
1
2
3
4
5
Subjective Rating
5
4
3
2
1
Satisfaction?
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