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XII. LIGHTING CRITERIA FOR AUDIOVISUAL ROOMS
Fixtures should be zoned and controllable in order to provide appropriate lighting
scenes for typical conference, presentation and projection modes, as well as video
teleconference applications, where applicable.
Zoned, dimmable, incandescent downlighting provides die most flexibility for general
usage, presentation and projection applications. The front row(s) of fixtures must be
on an independent zone. This way, in projection mode, the lights nearest the
jirojection screens can be turned off independently while having the remaining zones
provide low level illumination of the audience to facilitate note taking, etc.
Lighting for video conference/distance learning applications is very critical due to
requirements of the cameras. Fluorescent bulbs with a color temperature of 35(X)“K
Eire recommended since they yield a natural lighting with minimal coloration effects to
flesh tones. Directional lenses combined with proper zoning will provide a high
illumination level of the conference participants while maintaining lower light levels
and reduced glare at the front (monitor/screen) wall. Fluorescent lighting is also used
with consideration of HVAC requirements since incandescent has greater demands.
The Ml/nvinp illumination levels are rei ended
Dedicated Video Conference Rooms:
l'able: 80fc at the face (vertical)
f'ront (monitor) wall: less than 40fc
Rear & side walls: 45 - 6Ofc
Multi-Purpose Rooms - Video Conferencing on a portable or limited basis:
Evenly distributed illumination at a minimum level of 80fc will typically yield
satisfactory results, however, improvements towards above criteria for dedicated rooms
MAYOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SMW#5149
Architect'is Summary of Audiovisual Basebuilding Requirements January 13,1998
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