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LightingHallways and CorridorsCorridors and hallways tend to copy the lighting choices used in workspaces. Too often this means repeating the same fluorescent lighting designs, even though walking safely through a hallway requires far fewer lumens than reading or working on a computer. T8 fluorescent fixtures, which save energy in most applications, are wasteful when used to light hallways. T12s, of course, are even worse. Pendants and wall sconces that use compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) save energy and money. CFLs consume about 72 percent less energy than incandescent lamps, and have lower lumen levels as well as total wattage compared to full fluorescent fixtures. CFLs come in a wide array of designs and sizes to suit any style and space, adding decorative flourishes or architectural highlights that create a sense of change as occupants move from one area to the next. Resources Energy Design Resources. Design Brief: Efficient Lighting Systems. Strandberg, E. Brightening Up Hallways and Corridors. Lighting Design Lab web page. |