BLD 255

BUILDING SCIENCE III

LECTURE 2

Prepared By :

SALLEHAN BIN ISMAIL

Lecturer
Building Department
UiTM Seri Iskandar Perak

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 “..Barangsiapa yang tiada diberi cahaya
(petunjuk) oleh Allah tiadalah dia mempunyai
cahaya sedikit pun.”

An Nuur:40

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1. What is lighting?

q Lighting or illumination : Definition of CIE (International Commission on

Illumination)
The act or process of illuminating or the state of being illuminated .

q Architectural Lighting :
To create an easy-to-see and amusing luminous environment for interior
and exterior of buildings

q Luminous environment :
Physiological and psychological environment created by light and space
surfaces. Can be measured as illuminance, luminance, color, texture,
etc.

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2. Why lighting is important?

Seeing is believing. There is nothing like seeing for oneself.

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3. Annual Energy Consumption in Commercial Buildings

Electric lighting energy use(kWh) + Cooling load due to light

sources(kcal)

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4. Lighting Quantity

Every task has their own lighting level (lux). The illuminance needed for the
task depends on:

(i) the visual difficulty and complexity of the task,

(ii) the average standard of eyesight, and
(iii) the level of visual performanc e required.

e.g normal sight – 100 lux, office – 400 lux, school - ?

Every country has their own lighting standard depend on economy, social and
climate. E.g CIBSE, IESNA

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• Need to provide sufficient light on the work plane

• Recommended illuminance levels for different visual tasks

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5. Lighting Quality

Good-quality lighting can support visual performance and interpersonal

communication and improve our feelings of well-being.

Poor-quality lighting can be uncomfortabl e and confusing and can inhibit visual
performanc e.

• Harmonious luminance distribution (no strong contrasts)

• Good color rendering(continuousspectrum, appropriate color T°)
• Adequate illuminance level
• No disturbing reflections
• No direct glare

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6. How To Achieve Lighting Quality

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