AS/NZS 1680.2.3:2008 Interior and workplace lighting, Part 2.3: Specific applications - Educational and training facilities
Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand
Supersedes: AS 1680.2.3-1994 Interior and workplace lighting, Part 2.3: Specific applications - Educational and training facilities
Draft Designation: DR 07027The objective of this Standard is to provide those involved with the lighting of educational and training facilities, whether knowledgeable in lighting design or not, with understanding of the various aspects involved in creating strong visual conditions by the choice of lighting appropriate to the task and relevant surface colours and finishes. However precise lighting arrangements are not specific and it is envisaged that creating a design to provide such conditions will typically require the knowledge and expertise of a qualified lighting designer.
This Standard forms Part 2.3 of the AS/NZS 1680 series, which covers lighting of interiors and work places. It is intended to be read in conjunction with the general recommendations and requirements of AS/NZS 1680.1, and the structures of the two Standards are closely aligned to facilitate this. It is also noted that, in many cases, parts of various other Standards in the AS/NZS 1680 series will also be applicable, depending on the nature of the building and the visual tasks involved.
The AS/NZS 1680 series currently consists of the following:
AS/NZS 1680 Interior and workplace lighting
1680.0 Part 0: Safe movement
1680.1 Part 1: General principles and recommendations
1680.2.1 Part 2.1: Specific applications—Circulation spaces and other general areas
1680.2.2 Part 2.2: Specific applications—Office and screen-based tasks
1680.2.3 Part 2.3: Specific applications—Educational and training facilities
(this Standard)
1680.2.4 Part 2.4: Industrial tasks and processes
1680.2.5 Part 2.5: Hospital and medical tasks
1680.3 Part 3: Measurement, calculation and presentation of photometric data
1680.4 Part 4: Maintenance of electric lighting systems
NOTE: Until the revision of this series is complete, some of the above Standards might have, as a main title, ‘Interior lighting’.
The significant changes that have been made in this Standard in relation to the previous publication include the following:
(a) Updating of recommendations in relation to lighting for the vision impaired.
(b) Upgrading of advice on various types of projection tasks.
(c) Significant revision of the information provided in relation to theatre and stage lighting.
(d) Alteration of the recommended maximum glare index from 16 to 19 in all applicable areas (Appendix D).
The term ‘informative’ has been used in this Standard to define the application of the appendix to which it applies. An ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and guidance.
To be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 1680.1:2006 and with any applicable specific recommendations in other Standards in the AS/NZS 1680.2 series.
Originated as part of AS(E) CA501-1942. Previous edition AS 1680.2.3-1994. Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 1680.2.3:2008.
This Standard sets out recommendations for the creation of good seeing conditions in educational and training facilities by means of appropriate lighting and interior colour treatment. This Standard contains material that adds to or amends the recommendations in AS/NZS 1680.1:2006 and is intended to be read in conjunction with that Standard and with any applicable specific recommendations in other Standards in the AS/NZS 1680.2 series.
The use of this Standard without reference to AS/NZS 1680.1:2006 is a misapplication of the Standard.
Contents:
Section 1: Scope And General
Section 2: General Requirements Of Good Lighting
Section 3: Task Visibility
Section 4: Directional Effects Of Lighting
Section 5: Unwanted Reflections
Section 6: Surfaces
Section 7: Light Source Colour
Section 8: Glare And Related Effects
Section 9: Light Sources, Luminaires And Control Systems
Section 10: Lighting Systems
Section 11: Lighting Design Procedure
Section 12: Maintenance Of Lighting Systems And Equipment
Appendix A: Measurement Of Illuminance
Appendix B: Notes On The Use Of Utilization Factor Tables By The Lighting Designer
Appendix C: Notes On Changes To Illuminance Recommendations
Appendix D: Specific Recommendations For Educational And Training Facilities
Appendix E: Bibliographical References
Interior and Workplace Lighting.
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Association of Consulting Engineers Australia; Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Australian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers Association; Energy Efficiency&Conservation Authority of New Zealand; Engineers Australia; IES: The Lighting Society; Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand; Ministry of Economic Development, New Zealand; NSW Department of Commerce; Property Council of Australia; The University of Sydney.
