lighting design checklist
Project Overview
Lighting Goals and Objectives
Site Analysis
Lighting Design Specifications
Control Systems
- List all possible control methods.
- Prioritize methods based on user needs.
- Consider ease of use and reliability.
- Evaluate potential for automation.
- Identify existing building management systems.
- Assess compatibility with lighting controls.
- Plan for data exchange between systems.
- Consult with system vendors for integration options.
- Design intuitive user interfaces.
- Include options for various user abilities.
- Ensure accessibility for all users.
- Test interfaces with real users for feedback.
- Review existing electrical schematics.
- Identify potential compatibility issues.
- Consult electrical engineers for insights.
- Plan upgrades if necessary.
- Research available energy-saving technologies.
- Benchmark features against industry standards.
- Consider lifecycle costs and savings.
- Include energy efficiency in design specifications.
- Assess building orientation and window placement.
- Evaluate potential daylighting impacts.
- Consult with daylighting experts for recommendations.
- Incorporate sensors and controls for daylight adjustments.
- Identify areas with varying occupancy levels.
- Determine best sensor types for each area.
- Plan sensor placement for optimal coverage.
- Test sensor functionality during installation.
- Identify key lighting usage patterns.
- Create a scheduling template for users.
- Include seasonal and event-based adjustments.
- Provide programming guidelines for flexibility.
- Evaluate technologies for remote control.
- Consider user preferences and usability.
- Plan for mobile app or web interface.
- Test remote functionalities before rollout.
- Design systems with modular components.
- Plan for potential future technology advancements.
- Document system capabilities and limitations.
- Consult with stakeholders for future needs.
- Gather cost estimates for each system.
- Estimate potential savings and benefits.
- Calculate return on investment (ROI).
- Compare options based on financial metrics.
- Develop a training curriculum.
- Schedule training sessions for users.
- Create user manuals and guides.
- Gather feedback to improve training materials.
- Define maintenance schedules and tasks.
- Identify responsible personnel for maintenance.
- Document maintenance protocols and checklists.
- Plan for system updates and repairs.
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