Buffalo State College Science Building
Buffalo, NY
Schematic Lighting Design | December 9, 2009 | Marie Ostrowski
Overview
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Project Background
Design Scope
Large Work Space – Genetics Teaching Lab
Site Lighting Design
Special Purpose Space – GLC Director’s Office
Atrium
Closing Remarks
Project Background
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Location: Buffalo State College
1300 Elmwood Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14222
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Occupancy Type: Education
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Size: 96,000 sq. ft. (Phase 1 Addition)
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Project Team:
Owner
Buffalo State College/SUCF
Construction Manager
Bovis Lend Lease
Architect
Cannon Design
Engineering
Cannon Design
Wind/Snow Consultant
Gradient Microclimate Engineering
Commissioning Agent
Horizon Engineering
Design Scope
Special
Genetics
Purpose
Teaching
Space
Lab -–
Atrium
Site
Lighting
LargeDirector’s
GLC
Work Space
Office
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Large Work Space – Genetics Teaching Lab
 Criteria
 Clear, even illumination
 Prevention of glare
 Performance of visual tasks involving VDTs
 Concept
 Flexibility
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Large Work Space – Genetics Teaching Lab
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Site Lighting Design
 Criteria
 Minimize glare to pedestrians and drivers
 Complement of façade and interior views
 Highlight Entrance
 Concept
 Transparency
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Site Lighting Design
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Special Purpose Space – GLC Director’s
Office
 Space Function
 Lab and office for GLC director
 Criteria
 Versatile space
 Task Plane Light Distribution
 Study of Tense/Relaxed modes
 Concept
 Comfortable and practical
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Special Purpose Space – GLC Director’s
Office
RELAXED
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TENSE
Special Purpose Space – GLC Director’s
Office
Tense
 High illuminance
 Central Positioning
 Harsh Shadows
Relaxed
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Lower illuminance
Perimeter highlights
Special Purpose Space – GLC Director’s
Office
TENSE
RELAXED
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Atrium
 Criteria
 Direction, way-finding (circulation)
 Illuminance levels sufficient for visual tasks including
reading
 Daylight integration
 Concept
 Three separate concepts developed for night time
illumination
 Design Concept 1: Vertical Highlights
 Higher learning, temple
 Design Concept 2: Natural Sciences
 Complement geographic sciences by highlighting textures and shapes
 Design Concept 3: Transience
 Emphasize circulation
 Momentum, transience, communication
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Atrium
East
West
North
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Atrium – Design Concept 1
East
West
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Atrium – Design Concept 2
East
West
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Atrium – Design Concept 3
East
West
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Thank You
Questions or Comments?
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