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INTERIORS

Lighting

Sustainable Commercial Interiors
Visual perception is perhaps one of the most
profound means in which we interpret our physical
surroundings. Considering these implications, the
studio design team felt a responsibility to create
an environment that went above and beyond basic
lighting standards while maintaining a balance between
visual comfort and sustainability throughout the building
design. The main goals of the project were to maximize the
use of daylighting, differentiate between task lighting and
ambient lighting, and maximize the use of controls systems.
Some of the systems that have been considered include
Zumtobel LaTrave™ indirect and direct luminaires,
Motorized light redirection louvers, and Interior light-level
sensors.

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