(f) Determine a suitable layout.

(g) Check that the geometric mean spacing to height ratio of the layout is within the
SHR NOM range:

(h) Check that the proposed layout does not exceed the maximum spacing to height
ratios (SHR MAX).

(i) Calculate the illuminance that will be achieved by the final layout and check
against the standard.

Example 3

Design a lighting installation for a college seminar room so that the average
illuminance is 500 lux on the horizontal working plane, using the data listed below.
Suggest the layout and check appropriate spacing to mounting height.

Room dimensions: 12 m long x 8 m wide x 3.2 m high

Working plane at 0.7 m above floor

Reflection factors: Ceiling 70 %

Walls 50 %

Working plane 20 %

Light Loss factor: 0.779

Luminaires: 1800 mm twin tube with opal diffuser

Ceiling mounted

Downward light output ratio 36 %

SHR MAX 1.60 : 1

SHR NOM 1.50 : 1

Dimensions : 1800 mm long x 200 mm wide