DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND SURVEY

PLANNING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) ARCHITECTURE
AP243
ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCE II
AAR 604

ASSIGNMENT 1
LIGHTING ANALYSIS of STUDIO CULTURE

PREPARED FOR:
PN. FAZIDAH HANIM BINTI HUSAIN

PREPARED BY:

FATIN ATHIRAH BINTI BAHARUL RASHID (2021871074)

NORMA BINTI MINGGU (2021494254)

SITI KHADIJAH BINTI NORASMADI (2021858196)

NUR HAMIZAH AFIFAH BINTI MUHAMMAD SAID (2021834844)

NUR ADIBA BINTI MUSTAFA (2021870828)

 TERMS OF REFERENCE

The Architecture Science (II) lecturer (AAR604), Madam Fazidah Hanim Binti Husain
instructed Fatin Athirah Binti Baharul Rashid, Norma Binti Minggu, Siti Khadijah Binti
Norasmadi, Nur Hamizah Afifah Binti Muhammad Said and Nur Adiba Binti Mustafa to
supervise a study and writing a report based on “ Lighting Analysis of Studio Culture”. The
choice of studio is according to students (group). This report was submitted on 15 June 2023.
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We would like to express our deepest appreciation to all those who contributed to the
completion of this report. Special gratitude goes to our lecturer, Madam Fazidah Hanim Binti
Husain who contributed with stimulating suggestions and encouragement, helping us to
coordinate this task well especially in writing this report.

We would also like to convey our deep appreciation to the involved party directly or
indirectly while this task is carried out in Faculty Architecture, Planning and Surveying. Not
forgetting also a million thanks to the respondents who were willing to answer our questions
to complete this assignment.

We thank our parents for always trusting in us and teaching us to believe in our
abilities and strengths and never give up until the goal is achieved. We are thankful to all our
friends who extended their moral support, and above all, we are thankful to God for being
with us and giving us the wisdom and ability to do this assignment.
 ABSTRACT

The aims of this study were to study the luminosity of lighting used in Studio AP1308, in
order to analyze (students) users’ satisfaction with the level of luminosity used in Studio
AP1308. This study was conducted by measuring the luminosity in Studio ? by using the
light meter. The data luminosity of lighting in Studio AP1308 was taken every two hours in a
day, morning to night. Hence, the study used almost 30 respondents from the users of Studio
AP1308 to answer the questionnaire regarding this survey. Descriptive analysis was used in
this study and the result is presented by using the pie charts. From this study, the data
collection from the measurement method and also questionnaires, finds that Studio ? have
the requirements level needed for a standard studio. This study also finds that actually users
are satisfied with the distribution of lighting or overall performance of the lighting used in
Studio AP1308. These have clearly shown that the studio is very suitable to be used for class
learning, study, drawing, model making and reading purposes and might be for more
purposes. But, from the data collections from the questionnaires answered by the users of
Studio AP1308. There are few parts that need to be improved in order to solve various issues
that have been presented by them related to the studio.
 TABLE OF CONTENT

I. TERMS OF REFERENCE
II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
III. ABSTRACT
IV. TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Studio Information
1.2. Studio Floor Plan
1.3. Studio Section
1.4. Studio Elevations
2. FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
2.1. Reflective Ceiling Plan
2.2. Sectional Reflective
2.3. Material and Finishes of the Floor, Wall and Ceiling
2.4. Illumination Level by IES, JKR and MS1512
3. ANALYSIS SURVEY INTERVIEW
3.1. Respondent Background
3.2. Respondent Understanding
4. CONCLUSION
5. RECOMMENDATION
6. REFERENCES
INTRODUCTION

1.1 STUDIO INFORMATION

Studio AP1308 is one of the rooms inside the Faculty Architecture, Planning and Surveying
inside Uitm Seri Iskandar. Apart from being used as a place to do work, this studio is also a
place where learning and teaching sessions are conducted. Students usually do work in this
studio. At the end of the semester, this studio will be used as an exhibition space to showcase
the students' work throughout the semester.

FIGURE 1: Learning and teaching session are conducted

1.2 STUDIO FLOOR PLAN

This studio's total sqm is 207 sqm and which is all total covered by fluorescent light. This
studio also has windows that allow natural light to enter.

FIGURE 2: Floor plan of Studio AP1308

1.3 SECTION OF STUDIO

FIGURE 3: Sections of Studio AP1308

1.4 Elevations of Studio AP1308

FIGURE 4: Elevations of Studio AP1308

2.0 FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION

2.1 REFLECTIVE CEILING PLAN

A reflected Ceiling Plan is a type of architectural drawing, where the ceiling plan is
projected onto a flat plane placed directly below, intended to display the orientation or
position of various electrical or mechanical objects located on the ceiling. It's also known as a
compatible printout that gives an indication in terms of dimensions, materials and any other
important information about the ceiling in each room.

FIGURE 5: Electrical layout of Studio AP1308

 FIGURE 6: Data artificial lighting reading in Studio AP1308 (measured by using Lutron
LM-8100)

Based on figure 6 above, it shown that the lighting condition in the studio has a
relatively bright lighting rate from a relatively high lux reading in the whole studio. The
lighting rate is nearly the same and fair based on the lux reading recorded. However, the lux
reading at the right angle of the studio is recorded higher than the entire studio.

FIGURE 7: Data of natural lighting reading in Studio AP1308 (measured by using Lutron
LM-8100)
Based on figure 7 above, the figure shown that the natural lighting condition in the studio is
not really bright compared to the figure 6 lighting..The lighting rate is nearly the same and
fair based on the lux reading recorded.

2.2 SECTIONAL REFLECTIVE

FIGURE 8: Inblow lamp arrangement in Studio AP1308

The figure shows inblow lamp arrangement in Studio AP1308, it can be seen that the
arrangement of fluorescence lamps is even and produces sufficient illumination.
2.3 MATERIAL AND FINISHES OF THE FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING

1.Wall (Plaster Wall)

Plaster is a building material used for the protective or decorative coating of walls and
ceilings and for moulding and casting decorative elements. The plastering of walls, ceilings,
and other structural surfaces, cement based plastering creates a hard and smoothed out finish
that can be painted or used to create an ideal substrate for wallpaper and vinyl sticker
applications to walls.
2.Floor (Ceramic Tiles)

Ceramic tiles are the most common floor finishing materials used. Ceramic tiles are a mixture
of clays and other natural materials, such as sand, quartz and water. Primarily used in houses,
restaurants, offices and so on. They are easy to fit, easy to clean, easy to maintain and are
reasonably priced. Can withstand high temperatures and acidic materials.
3.Lamp (Fluorescent Lamp)

Fluorescent lamps are one of the most common lamps used. A fluorescent lamp, or
fluorescent tube, is a low-pressure mercury-vapor gas-discharge lamp that uses fluorescence
to produce visible light.
 2.4 ILLUMINATION LEVEL BY IES, JKR AND MS1512

GENERAL IES STANDARD MS1512 TECHNIQUE JKR

BUILDING AREA ILLUMINATION RECOMMENDATION REFERENCE
LEVEL

FURTHER
EDUCATION
ESTABLISHMENT

Lecture theaters 500 300-500 300

general

Examination halls, 500 300-500 300

seminar rooms,
teaching spaces

Workshop 300 300

Multipurpose 500 300

2.5 COMPARISON BETWEEN ILLUMINATION LEVEL (IN LUX) BY JKR AND

EXISTING ILLUMINATION IN STUDIO AP1308.

STUDIO **** IES STANDARD MS1512 TECHNIQUE EXISTING

LIGHTING ILLUMINATION RECOMMENDATION JKR ILLUMINATION IN
ZONE LEVEL REFERENCE STUDIO ****
(AVERAGE)

ZONE 1 500 300-500 300 249

ZONE 2 500 300-500 300 266

ZONE 3 500 300-500 300 271

ZONE 4 500 300-500 300 276

ZONE 5 500 300-500 300 322

ZONE 6 500 300-500 300 205

ZONE 7 500 300-500 300 235

3.0 ANALYSIS SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

This survey was done through using questionnaires to identify users' experience when
using Studio AP1308 . The questionnaire encompasses the lighting element that is used in the
studio and how the distribution is. The purpose of these questionnaires is to know the users
satisfaction against the lighting element on how it works and give functions to them. This is
crucial in order to produce conclusions and propose the idea based on the final result of this
observation and data analysis.

3.1 RESPONDENT BACKGROUND

3.1.0 GENDER

Based on the pie chart above, 62.5% (15 respondents ) were male and 37.5% (9 respondents )
were female.
3.2 RESPONDENT UNDERSTANDING

3.2.0 STUDIO USAGE

Based on the pie chart above, most of the respondents use the Studio ? for learning
class, study, followed by drawing, model making and reading. Percentage divided by 25.5%
(24 respondents ), 21.3% (20 respondents ), 17.0% (16 respondents ) and 10.6% (10
respondents ) respectively.

3.2.1 FREQUENTLY OF USAGE

 Based on the pie chart above, 83.3% (20 respondents) were coming to the studio
everyday due to the fact that the class or tutorial are usually held at the studio while the rest
12.5% (3 respondents) claimed that they use the studio once a week because they just have
one class that held in that studio.

3.2.2 WHAT TYPE OF LIGHTING WAS USED IN THE STUDIO AP1308 ?

Based on the pie chart above, 70.6% (24 respondents ) think that the studio is fully
utilized by artificial lighting and another 29.4% (10 respondents ) found that the studio is also
getting natural lighting to utilize the lighting in the studio.
3.2.3 LIGHTING IN THE STUDIO IS WELL DISTRIBUTED ?

Majority of respondents at 83.3% ( 20 respondents ) answered that the lighting in the studio is
well distributed while some of them 16.7% ( 4 respondents ) answered no, which means
maybe certain spots or areas in the studio did not receive a good lighting distribution.

3.2.4 STUDIO USAGE TIME

Based on the pie chart above, most of the respondents 82.8% (24) answered they spend most
of the hours at the studio which is they stay there for 5 hours and above due to class session,
drawing and many more while 17.2% ( 5 respondents ) of them choose 3 hours.

3.2.5 DOES THE STUDIO HAVE TOO MUCH LIGHT?

Based on the pie chart above, most of the respondents choose neutral, at 62.5% ( 15
respondents ) because they think the lighting in the studio is suitable followed by around
20.8% ( 5 respondents ) answered yes, and 16.7% ( 4 respondents ) choose no as their answer.

3.2.5 DOES THE LIGHT AT THE STUDIO TOO DIM?

Based on the pie chart above, most of the respondents choose no, at 83.3% ( 20 respondents )
because they think the lighting in the studio is suitable, not too dim followed by around
16.7% ( 4 respondents ) choose yes as their answer.

3.2.6 DOES THE LIGHTING COLOR SUITABLE FOR STUDIO’S ACTIVITY?

Based on the pie chart above, the majority of students, 91.7% ( 22 respondents ) chose yes
because they found that the color of lighting is suitable for studio’s activity especially for
class learning. Only 8.3% ( 2 respondents ) chose no due to different opinions of choosing
color lighting for the studio's activity.
3.2.7 THE LIGHTING CAUSES DEEP SHADOW?

Based on the pie chart above, the majority, 52.4% (22) users of studio AP 1308 choose no
because the lighting in the studio does not give them a deep shadow, they can do their task
perfectly without having any issues with shadowing the lighting. Only 2 of them choose yes,
they might have a problem with the shadow from the lighting in that studio.

3.2.8 THE LIGHT FLICKERS THROUGH THE DAY?

All of the users of Studio AP 1308 agree to answer no because they never face any problem
with light flickers in that studio.
3.2.9 HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE ABOUT THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT?

Based on the pie chart above, 83.3% (20 respondents) answered the amount of lighting in
Studio AP 1308 just about right, assuming that the amount of light is just about right to help
them complete their task at the studio since they use that studio for many kinds of activities.
Only 12.5% (3 respondents) answer that the amount of light is a bit too bright, this group
might have their own perspective about how much light they need in order to do their
activities.
4.0 CONCLUSION

This analysis found that Studio AP1308 met the lighting needs for a JKR-conducted
room and classroom. As a result the ceiling lamp as its main lighting source, resulting in an
important reliance on electricity. The classroom does not depend only on artificial lighting, a
natural source of illumination was also coming from the existing window in the studio.
Therefore, it keeps the classroom bright even though it's dim during the day. The
management of university facilities should bear in mind the upkeep of Studio AP1308's
existing light source to change most productivity and performance of its functionality.
Applicable and effective steps to boost the acoustics within the area ought to even be
considered to create the user feel lighter and exploit the studio for an extended amount of
time.
5.0 RECOMMENDATION

Based on the lighting analysis of studio culture, some recommendations can be taken
into account based on the study carried out at Studio AP1308.

The studio must be sufficiently lit to guide students and the audience safely to their
seats. Every student’s table must be provided with a table lamp. The table lamp will be put to
good use by students. Students may use the light only for the uses on their desks. For
example, during tracing activities. It also helps to reduce electricity costs when studio lights
illuminate areas when there are no students at their tables.500 lux is the recommended
illuminance level during lectures to ensure students have enough light to take notes, finish
drawing and build a model comfortably.

Ceiling lights increase security, but their light needs to be soft so as not to cause glare
from laptops into the eyes. The glare rating of the lighting should not be higher than 19 to
avoid glare that limits the student's view. Last but not least, proper maintenance must be
performed regularly to ensure the high performance and quality of the existing fixture. It
should not flicker light issues or repeated lamp failure to bypass user restrictions.
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What is reflected ceiling plan is

https://www.edrawmax.com/reflected-ceiling-plan/
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Stian Eklund. Recommended lighting for studios & garage bay installations

https://support.s.wingcatalyst.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002591073-Recommended-lighti
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