DESIGN PROCESS
Phase I - Programming
- Meetings with design team and owner's
representative to gain understanding of overall
project mission
- Brainstorming sessions to discuss lighting
opportunities and establish goals
- Survey to collect information pertinent to
these goals
- Discussion of design themes and specific
technologies to consider
- Assistance in establishing project scope
- Development of time and fees estimates for
subsequent phases
Phase II - Lighting Concept Development /
Schematic Design
- Preliminary sketch plans, elevations, and
details indicating lighting design alternatives
- Preliminary luminaire selections
- Research specific lighting equipment and
controls options
- Estimate equipment costs for budgetary
planning
- Design memo discussing vital issues related to
the project including visual comfort,
performance criteria, budget, procurement,
operating costs, sustainability
- Presentation to explain lighting options and
assist design team in selecting the main
direction
Phase III - Design Development
- Begin specific luminaire and lamp
specifications
- Refined lighting layouts in AutoCAD
- Refined sketch details for the architect's and
engineer's use in developing their drawings
- Computer generated photometrics, evaluating
and determining vertical and horizontal
illuminance levels in critical areas
- Revisit budget and determine life-cycle costs
- Coordinate mockups of unique lighting concepts
- Computer rendered images of lighting design
Phase IV - Construction Documentation
- Complete lighting layouts and specifications
- Coordination with architect, mechanical &
electrical engineers to finalize drawings and
details
Phase V - Construction Administration
- Information support to the architect and
contractor to facilitate bid process
- Technical input to ease installation
- Aiming and electronic programming coordinated
with the electrical contractor and owner
- Lighting maintenance guidelines to relamp and
service the lighting system
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