Keywords

lighting, offices, control, individual control, lighting quality, luminance patterns, seasonal use, user attitudes, energy

Abstract

This paper reports key findings from an investigation into the use of occupant controlled dimmable lighting in open-plan offices. The study investigated four important aspects of the systems: achieved lighting conditions; daily and seasonal pattern of lighting use; user attitudes to the systems and qualitative factors influencing their use. The results indicate that systems are both appreciated by users, and consume significantly less energy than conventional systems and design guidance leading to improved performance in both areas is given.

Paper

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Session 3. Public lighting: 1

Session 4. Lighting programmes around the world: 1

Session 5. Public lighting: 2

Session 6. Human factors and evaluation

Session 7. Efficient domestic lighting: design and marketing

Session 8. Implementing quality and efficiency

Session 9. GEF/IFC Efficient Lighting Initiative (ELI)

Session 10. Lighting programmes around the world: 2

Session 11. Quality and efficiency applications

Session 12. Standards and technology

Session 13. Lighting and energy demand

Session 14. Dynamic lighting. Electric and daylight

Session 15. Wrap-up Plenary session

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