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We will not knowingly duplicate lighting layouts for a project. Our policy is to produce a photometric study for the first client who sends a job to us. From time to time it may be necessary for us to refuse a project if it has already been recorded in our system.
This depends on:
1. The quality of the file that we get: dwg file, hand drawing, scanned image, dxf file, image file, etc.
2. What specifications need to be met; none, city codes, township ordinances, LEED, watts/sq ft.
3. Whether you want a point-by-point, rendering, or enhanced visualization.
4. Product comparison between several different styles or just one iteration with your favorite.
5. Is mounting height given, prescribed by code, or do we get to pick?6. Is your definition of “typical parking lot” a 2 pole convenience store, or a 30-50 pole shopping mall?
We try not to assume anything. There are standards for things such as door and cabinet sizes but there are no such things as universal standards for room height, or room size. Things would be pretty boring if there were! Even in baseball and softball fields there are about 8 different sized “standard” fields to choose from and two different baseline distances seen. The more information you can provide us the better we’ll be able to assess and create an accurate layout for you. The old adage, “garage in-garbage out” truly applies here.
When there are changes in ceiling elements we need to know where these take place. It affects mounting heights and we actually build these elements into the room so it affects light disbursement.
If the application calls for a pendant mounted fixture we need to know high the fixture will be mounted. With direct/indirect or fully indirect pendants the distance from the bottom of the fixture to the ceiling will change how light being emitted upwards is reflected off the ceiling and hits the other surfaces, thus changing the lighting levels and/or pattern.
