eCotect.. [[sOLar dAyLighting aNalysis]]

sKetch sEries FiVe.FiVe.. [[pOwer, dAta + cOmmunication pLan]]

Conference Third Floor | Room 303

Power, Data and Communication Plan-----------------

sKetch sEries fiVe.. [[rEflected cEiling + LiGhting pLans]]

Conference Third Floor | Room 303

Reflected Ceiling Plan----------------------------

Lighting Plan--------------------------------------

sKetch sEries fOur.. [[tYpes oF LuMinaries + iMprovements]]

1. Staircase (Gatewood Studio Arts Building)
a. Type of Luminaire: Semi-direct.
b. Mounting Type: Surface mounted onto walls.
c. Lamping: 2 lamps, fluorescent, F32T8, Medium Bi-Pin
d. Construction: Length: 48in, Diameter: 1in, Shatter Resistant.
e. Manufacturer: TCP
f. Photometrics: Lumens: 3,400(initial); 3,200(mean); Color Temp. 4100K, CRI: 85
g. Material and finish: Acrylic, Plastic
h. Lensing: Acrylic
i. Function: fixed
j: Ballasts: specific voltage, non-dimming, program start, thermal fuse, internal to luminaire.
k: Environment: Dry
l: Shielding:  Plastic covering, no baffles or louvers.

a. Purpose of space: Stairway, emergency egress.

b. Purpose of lighting: vertical navigation through space.

c. Effect of luminaire: Accent lighting during daylight hours, nighttime it illuminates the stairway.

d. Recommendation for improvement: change bulbs for proper usage.

2. Yankee Candle Company (Friendly Shopping Center)

a. Type of luminaire: Flood Light: Down lighting; MR-16: Directional down lighting.

b. Mounting Type: FL: Recessed; Mr-16: suspended track lighting

c. Lamping: FL: 6 lamps (med. size) Halogen 2850K, 1100 Lumens; MR-16: 45 adjustable halogen lamps, 3000K

d. Construction: MR-16: Multi-layered Titanium Oxide, Dichroic Reflector

e. Manufacturer: FL: Plus Rite; MR-16: Ushio

f. Photometric: FL: Beam of 40 degrees, 6 lamps with 75 watts each; MR-16: Beam angle of 36 degrees, 2000(CD) 45 lamps 50 watts each.

g. Material and finish: FL: cool white; MR-16: Titanium oxide coating, UV cut halogen axle.

h. Lensing: FL: Acrylic diffuse; MR-16: Acrylic UV Stabilized

i. Function: FL: fixed; MR-16: adjustable wall wash

j. Ballasts: FL: 130 volts, non-dimming, instant start, internal ballast; MR-16: 12 volts, dimming, instant start, internal to luminaire.

k. Environment: Dry

l: Shielding: No shielding

a. Purpose of space: Candle shop.

b. Purpose of lighting: To showcase merchandise.

c. Effect of luminaire: Spotlight on products to highlight new arrivals over older items.

d. Recommendation for improvement: More lighting incorporated in center.

3. Red Mango (Friendly Shopping Center)

a. Type of Luminaire: Flood Lamps: down lighting; MR-16: task lighting

b. Mounting Type: FL: recessed; MR-16: suspended track lighting

c. Lamping: FL: 31 lamps, med. size (E26), halogen, 2850K, 1100 lumens; MR-16: 18 adjustable halogen lamps, 3000K

d. Construction: MR-16: Multi-layered Titanium Oxide, Dichroic Reflector

e. Manufacturer: FL: Plus Rite; MR-16: Ushio

f. Photometric: FL: Beam of 40 degrees, 31 lamps with 75 watts each; MR-16: Beam of 36 degrees, 2000 (CD), 18 lamps with 50 watts each.

g. Material and finish: FL: Cool white, MR-16: Titanium oxide coating, UV cut halogen axle.

h. Lensing: FL: Acrylic diffuse; MR-16: Acrylic UV stabilized

i. Function: FL: fixed; MR-16: adjustable wall wash

j. Ballasts: FL: 130 volts, non-dimming, instant start, internal ballast; MR-16: 12 volts, dimming, instant start, internal to luminaire.

k. Environment: dry

l. Shielding: No shielding

a. Purpose of space: Frozen Yogurt shop

b. Purpose of lighting: To liven up the space for yogurt eaters.

c. Effect of lighting: suggests a sterile environment, showcases toppings available, friendly open space.

d. Recommendation for improvement: reduction in amount of lamps to reduce brightness a bit

sKetch sEries tHree.. [[LiGht mEter + iSolux diAgram]]

sKetch sEries tWo.. [[fAbrics + LiGhting eXplorations]]

a. identify the purpose of the space

b. identify the purpose of the lighting

c. identify the lamps

d. describe the effect of each light source in each space

e. do you notice any aspect of Flynn's subjective impressions?

f. provide recommendations for improving the lighting environment

Fluorescent

a. classroom/lecture

b. task lighting

c. fluorescent

d. provides an adequate amount of bright light

e. impression of clarity and efficiency

f. possibly a lower wattage to further aid in learning

LED

a. classroom/lecture

b. task lighting

c. LED

d. the flashlight aided in providing light wherever it was necessary

e. n/a

f. more flashlights would provide more overall lighting

MR-16

a. hallway for displaying work

b. accent lighting

c. MR-16

d. provides direct light to show importance

e. cooler light; neatness and visual clarity

f. provide other sources to prevent dark areas within space

Metal Halide

a. parking lot illuminance

b. ambient lighting

c. metal halide

d. provides lighting for people in the parking lot searching for their cars

e. n/a

f. i believe they serve the purpose well and efficiently

**Overall, the fluorescent bulbs represent the more pure colors. The warm and cool colors can be distinguished. The LEDs turn the fabric’s colors into washed out and whitened ones. MR-16 are relatively similar to the fluorescent bulbs but because of the way the bulbs being used it makes the colors seem brighter than they actually are. The metal halide distorts the fabric colors the most turning them into yellowish hues. It’s also hard to distinguish cooler colors from warmer ones.

LiGht mOdeL...

iNterior LiGhting dEsign.. [[Light and Health]]

Light and Health

     Before I would agree that I find it hard to believe that light can cause health defects. Reading this, “Inadequate light levels are associated with dysfunction in a number of systems including diminished immune and endocrine function and may contribute to problems such as diabetes, reproductive and growth disturbances, and symptoms associated with premature aging (Maestroni & Conti, 1996),” was a huge surprise to hear. I understand that we need natural sunlight to get Vitamin D and other natural nutrients from the sun, but with technology nowadays is it not possible to replicate that? I guess that's the point right, that something natural can't be replicated.

     With that being said, I will now contradict myself in saying that after reading the first article assigned about the affects of light, I can most definitely believe that light can cause health problems. It makes me never want to work the night shift because of the amount of exposure to electric and solar lighting and, of course, the possibility of developing cancer.

     I do agree with the suggestions to better suit and design medical facilities. Those who need rest and sleep to get better should be able to receive that atmosphere at all times of the day. I'm still a bit confused. These medical terms and ideas are new to me. I'm still finding it hard to grasp the idea that certain types of lighting can lead to health problems.

iNterior LiGhting dEsign.. [[Light Revealing Experience]]

 Light Revealing Experience

     While reading through the assigned article I began to understand how much light undoubtedly does matter. Normal people never pay close attention to how light is effected by places, nature, climates, time and tasks. When I say normal people, I mean those that are not in the Interior Architecture major because we all know that we are far from normal. Light within places help us to remember or recollect specific atmospheres while nature manipulates light and brings back memories of past times, good or bad. Not only does climate affect people, cultures and rituals but it also affects light and the character of the light. Time is forever ticking, light is forever changing to pertain to certain tasks we attempt we accomplish. If you've never imagined light in depth before, now's the time to start.

     When we ponder about places subconscious cues can help us to remember them. These subconscious cues include light. In different places around the world light is experienced differently. Places located more towards the East would be more likely to experience sunrises and those on the West experience sunsets. Deep, down in valley's where the amount of direct sunlight is minimal can't compare to those who sit high on a mountain top and receive optimal sunlight. Because of these differences cultures of these areas begin to develop rituals and habits dealing with the rhythm of light they're exposed to. Those who experience the sunset or sunrise may plan events to celebrate this time and design including them. Different places bring forth different feelings toward light.

     “When light creates an image of nature inside a building, associations are evoked through the type of light (intense, filtered, weak), the patterns of light (speckled, dappled, smooth, wispy), the direction of light, the color of light and the relation of light to the surroundings.” (pg.11). The best way I can think to explain what this meant to me was bio-mimicry using light. To express the way light breaks through closely grown forest trees using long, vertical stalks of wood and natural sunlight is helping to bring the outdoors in. Patterns of light are being used to convey an ambience and pull forth an experience. It is used to replicate familiar settings found in nature .

     Climate has a significant affect on the amount of light used in spaces. “Light is often shunned in hot climates, while it is welcomed in cool climates,” (pg. 13). Because light sources give off heat, in warmer climates, you don't want to turn on lights and make things even warmer. Certain measures have been taken to keep warmth contained in cooler climates and keep cool contained in warmer ones. Less lighting compared to more lighting and even glazing of the windows.

     Light has the ability to help us tell time. In the past, when people used sundials to keep time, they focused on the amount of sunlight dispersed and the direction of the shadow it casted to tell what time of day it was. Light shifts during the course of the days and seasons. Become familiar with these changes and you can tell what season and when in the day it is. In some places, the change in the color of the light casting outside is also a teller of time.

     The section I felt more connected with was the relationship between light and task. Running the many tasks I partake in a day through my head and imaging the type of light I prefer for them has never crossed my mind before. Just as simple as waking up in the morning, I turn on a light so i'm not tempted to lay down and fall back asleep. It can be needing to dim the lights to watch a movie and clearly view the screen, turning off the lights to relax and sleep or changing the color of the light to set a specific type of mood. A more yellow light to trick the mind into feeling warmer or a whiter light to achieve the opposite. It's amazing what light can do and how it can make you feel.

     Light has been awarded a new importance to me. Never had I thought about light causing me to feel a certain way, a smell maybe, or a touch, but not light. All these comparisons are connected in some way or another. A places climate, nature, change in time or the task. You can't escape light, it's everywhere.

wi10 [cOnnections]...

                  I can honestly say that this semester has turned out to be a huge wake up call for me. Goals have been met and goals have been dismissed or pushed to the side. Many of lessons have been learned and have slowly begun to surface. Throughout the different experiences dealing with a variety of group members I’ve discovered a number of obsessions and fixations circling around myself that I’ve learned to control and tame. Through writing I’ve discovered a sort of outlet to express my true inner thoughts which may not be totally apparent in my physical work.  Not simply writing, but different forms of writing to further expand other people’s understandings of what I’m initially trying to expose. Writing, being an integral part of the design process, has forever become a large part of my individual process because without it my process is not whole. Ambitions relevant to me are growing in quantity and in level of difficulty.

                  My individual goals set at the beginning of this semester were never lost within the experience. At times there was some doubt that they were getting left behind and forgotten, but every now and again they would poke their heads in, letting me know that they were not far behind. A major goal I had set for myself this semester was to avoid self doubt and have more confidence within myself. I tend to notice comparing myself to others who may seem to be better than me at a specific task. Instead, I tried to shadow those who were further skilled in tasks to gain a better understanding and comfort around those areas. So I no longer needed to feel that doubt or that lack of knowledge.

                  Dealing with the different numbers within the selected groups proved to be more complicated with the more people involved. The amount of difficulty expressing ones individual design voice started to become almost impossible towards the end in a group of twelve. Especially given that at least half of those voices were extremely overbearing and powerful. With a teeny, weenie, soft spoken voice such as my own I had to step outside of my comfort zone to get my points across and my ideas out. When working independently it’s all my voice, all my plans and all my work. Of course, it’s easy to hear me when I’m working solo. It’s not necessary to stand on top of a mountain and scream at the top of my lungs hoping someone will hear me and recognize me. The group of three was a bit more comfortable. I could easily get my proposals across and if ever I became stuck in a thought or hit a wall somewhere, I had someone to help me steer around it without my originality getting lost. It was a lot easier to piggy back off of merely two other people rather than five or even eleven. I felt my voice begin to become softer once we were in groups of six. It always seemed as if others ideas were more successful than mine. I think it was merely the way I presented them. More confidence next time for sure.

                  Writing was a huge part of the work process this semester. I found it to be extremely helpful when I couldn’t quick sketch or verbally explain my ideas. After taking the time to really sit down and analyze what I was trying to show and writing it down, a few things came easier. When dealing with a larger group the writing came in handy also. People comprehend things differently and in different ways so those who didn’t understand the visual could understand the written. I was introduced to multiple forms of writing that I had never been exposed to before, at least not in this context. Some came more effortless than others, but I’ve never been the writer I would like to be so no one type was simple for me. I hope I will continue to progress in my writing and become a more fluid writer.

                  A few of my goals have changed since the beginning of this semester. I no longer doubt myself as much; I just realize that I’m not always going to be the best at everything right away. Life is about making mistakes and learning from them. Use your sources to further become who you want to be. My view on group work has also taken another direction. Proved to be difficult and unfair at times, group work will have to be something I work at individually. There will always be those who take control and those who slack. Usually the more people you have, the more opportunity there is for that. With the writing skills and people skills I have acquired over this semester I feel better equipped to engage in my third year.

Thank You.

image here; Different people coming together as a group. Notice the dumbfounded faces1

image here; Where will the story lead and how will the story end!?

image here; i JUST need some me time, some NO MORE than three time, some ANYWHERE but here time!!

7.3 [fRiendLy aSsessment]...

            As a second year we were asked to peer review the first years on their writer’s residence project. A student by the name of Lindsey Grace stood out to me because we’re always encouraged to go above and beyond and she did just that. She showed ambition in her design ideas. She realized that the amount of room provided was not enough to incorporate her visions in their entirety so she added a space that not only was needed but showed appreciation to the original structure. She represented a strong amount of technical drawings and renderings to help further explain and portray her process. Any questions that were asked she had an answer for which showed Lindsey had a great understanding of her work. Her tone of voice was nice and kept the audience interested and eager to hear what was to come next.

            When I was a first year the word “just” was not allowed to be in our vocabulary when discussing our work. It showed a lack of confidence and no thought behind your decisions. Although Lindsey used this word a few times she did not over use it. I would encourage her to be aware of using “just” and avoid it completely as necessary. Also, consider the hierarchy of your work during your presentations. The color of mounting boards and the order in which you place your deliverables is important.

            Overall I would like to commend Lindsey on a job well done. If this project was to be continued and further explored, I’d be eager to see the finished product and where her ideas take her from here.

jEnga [7.0]...

Individual Board "Revolve"

Circulation Board

Public Space Board

Components Board

Building Board

Site Plan

Photo Montage of Site

Site Board

jEnga [7.2] iNformance... (tOp tEn tiPs oF tOp tEn)

1) Pay attention to details, line weights and labeling on your technical drawings. (Technical Drawings; Anna and Austin)

2)  Indent materials w/ blade at center of cut line at the beginning and end to avoid over extension. (Models; Justin and Sharon)

3) Remove distractions. Help your audience focus on what you're saying; not what you're chewing. (Presentations; Audra and Jamaan)

4) Not a technical drawing [this includes floor plans, sections, etc. (Diagrams; Leslie and Faith)

5) "One for good luck", find your happy place. When it comes to finding your design voice you must find what inspires you. (Inspiration; Alyssa and Blakeni)

6) Keep it simple, do not over complicate or mix up with spec documents. (Schedules; Jasmine and Cassandra)

7) Write as your project is progressing. Don't leave the writing until the end. (Writing; Kara and Kathryn)

8) ALL the Sketch Up shortcuts helped a lot.

9) Give purpose to all graphics. (Graphics; Nikki and Abigail)

10) Always remember FUN, FOOD, FRIENDS.. and SLEEP! We're "different" people without sleep. (Craft; Correy and Kacie)

10 [tiPs oN vErtical ciRculation]...

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