Controllability of Systems—Lighting - 1 Point

Schools - Indoor Environmental Quality

Intent - To provide a high level of lighting system control by individual occupants or groups in multi-occupant spaces (e.g., classrooms and conference areas) and promote their productivity, comfort and well-being.

Requirements

CASE 1. Administrative Offices and Other Regularly Occupied Spaces

Provide individual lighting controls for 90% (minimum) of the building occupants to enable adjustments to suit individual task needs and preferences

AND

Provide lighting system controls for all learning spaces including classrooms, chemistry laboratories, art rooms, shops, music rooms, gymnasiums and dance and exercise studios to enable adjustments that meet group needs and preferences.

 CASE 2. Classrooms

In classrooms, provide a lighting system that operates in at least 2 modes: general illumination and A/V.

Referenced Standards

 None.

Design Strategies

Design the building with occupant controls for lighting. Strategies to consider include lighting controls and task lighting. Integrate lighting systems controllability into the overall lighting design, providing ambient and task lighting while managing the overall energy use of the building.