Sound Sketch Series 1

The second floor of the Maud Gatewood Studio Arts Building has poor overall acoustical qualities for an educational space. The spaces that have better, more controlled acoustical properties are the lounge space and classroom 204. These spaces have better acoustics because of the use of softer materials in the space which helps with the sound absorption. The other spaces suffer acoustically due to their lack of soft materials. Without the soft materials there is nothing to absorb the sound reverberation which makes the space loud and echoey. Another factory is that the second floor space, at the front of the building, is open to the lobby space below which only adds more sound in the space. There are some acoustical panels scattered among the concave regions of the coffered ceiling. However, the acoustical panels are not integrated throughout all the coffered ceiling so they are not very beneficial for reducing sound in the more open areas. 

Acoustical panels on the market today can be made out of a wide array of materials, textures, and colors. There are durable, fabric acoustical panels, such as the ones in the third floor interior architecture studio space. Plus there are textured sound diffusers that are created to have a design of their own. For this space, in order to cut down on excess disruptive noises within the space, there should be acoustical panels integrated throughout the entire coffered ceiling and it would also be beneficial to add acoustical panels to the walls that can still provide the same tackable surface as the wall while still providing sound control. Below are some links to some interesting acoustical panel manufacturer websites.

http://www.armstrong.com/commceilingsna/article64305.html

http://www.acousticalsurfaces.com/fabric_panel/fabric-wrapped-wall-panels.html

http://www.acousticsfirst.com/diffuser-art-diffusor.htm

Light Sketch Series 4

Studio Pendant Lights

a. Type of luminaire: direct

b. Mounting type: ceiling suspended

c. Lamp type: pendant lamp

d. Manufacturer: Shenzhen Yoohun Opto-Electronic Co., Ltd.

e. Light distribution: 

lamp luminous efficiency (lm/w): 98

lamp luminous flux (lm): 7840

f. Materials: aluminium and aluminium alloy

g. Lensing: n/a

h. Shielding: n/a

i. Function: fixed

j. Ballasts/drivers/transformers/dimmers: n/a

k. Environment

1. Purpose of the space: This space serves as a teaching and working space for interior architecture students.

2. Purpose of the lighting: The lighting is designed to serve as overall lighting for the space.

3. Recommendations: For the purpose of lighting the overall space this lighting seems to work well.

4. Other luminaries in the space: Most of the students who use the space have task lighting on their desk to provide better lighting in their space.

5. Suggestions: n/a

Source: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/425900871/80w_led_pendant_light_fixture.html?s=p

Library and EUC entryway lighting

a. Type of luminaire: indirect

b. Mounting type: ceiling hung

c. Lamp type: uplight

d. Manufacturer: Widearth Lighting Factory

e. Light distribution: 

lamp luminous efficiency (lm/w): 87

lamp luminous flux (lm): 7680

f. Materials: bronze iron and frosted glass

g. Lensing: n/a

h. Shielding: n/a

i. Function: fixed

j. Ballasts/drivers/transformers/dimmers: n/a

k. Environment

1. Purpose of the space: This space serves as an entryway into both the library and the Elliot University Center on campus. It also serves as a small seating area for students socialize or study. 

2. Purpose of the lighting: The lighting in this space is designed for overall lighting of the space.

3. Recommendations: Combined with the other lighting in the space this lighting design seems to work well for its purpose.

4. Other luminaries in the space: There is also recessed can lights in the space to add more light to the tables and walkways.

5. Suggestions: n/a

Source: http://www.alibaba.com/productgs/649694177/Matt_Bronze_Ceiling_Fixture_Pendant_Lamp.html

EUC Hallway Lights

a. Type of luminaire: semi-indirect

b. Mounting type: wall mounted

c. Lamp type: wall sconce 

d. Manufacturer: Vellince Lighting Company Ltd. 

e. Light distribution: 

lamp luminous efficiency (lm/w): 68

lamp luminous flux (lm): 7450

f. Materials: aluminium 

g. Lensing: n/a

h. Shielding: n/a

i. Function: fixed

j. Ballasts/drivers/transformers/dimmers: n/a

k. Environment

1. Purpose of the space: This space serves as a hallway connecting the Elliot University Center and the university library.

2. Purpose of the lighting: The lighting is designed to light the path of the hallway.

3. Recommendations: These lights do not quite light the space as well as it should be. They should probably be combined with other types of lighting for a more effective lighting quality. 

4. Other luminaries in the space: These are the only luminaries in the space.

5. Suggestions: I would suggest adding other types of lighting to increase the lighting quality in the space.

Source: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/391335908/Aluminum_TC_D_26W_wall_light.html


Living Room Lamps

a. Type of luminaire: semi-direct

b. Mounting type: free standing

c. Lamp type: table lamp

d. Manufacturer: DongGuan Tianhua Photoelectric Technology Co., Ltd. 

e. Light distribution: 

lamp luminous efficiency (lm/w): 53

lamp luminous flux (lm): 6538

f. Materials: ceramic base with cloth shade

g. Lensing: n/a

h. Shielding: n/a

i. Function: free standing and adjustable

j. Ballasts/drivers/transformers/dimmers: n/a

k. Environment

1. Purpose of the space: This space serves as a relaxation and socializing space for my apartment.

2. Purpose of the lighting: The lighting is designed to provide soft accent lighting in the space. 

3. Recommendations: These lights work well for their purpose within the space.

4. Other luminaries in the space: There are also recessed can lights in the space.

5. Suggestions: n/a

Source: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/460946820/Home_decorative_Ceramic_Table_Lamp.html


Weatherspoon Art Gallery Track Lights

a. Type of luminaire: direct

b. Mounting type: ceiling mounted

c. Lamp type: track lighting

d. Manufacturer: Foshan Nanhai Wei Jia Lighting Co., Ltd.

e. Light distribution: 

lamp luminous efficiency (lm/w): 98

lamp luminous flux (lm): 1566

f. Materials: aluminium

g. Lensing: n/a

h. Shielding: n/a

i. Function: fixed track with adjustable lights

j. Ballasts/drivers/transformers/dimmers: n/a

k. Environment

1. Purpose of the space: This space serves as a display space for artwork in the Weatherspoon Art Museum Gallery.

2. Purpose of the lighting: The lighting is designed to accent and display the artwork within the space.

3. Recommendations: This lighting design works well for its given purpose.

4. Other luminaries in the space: There are recessed can lights used to light the overall space.

5. Suggestions: n/a

Source: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/257169575/metal_halide_track_light_fixtures_CE.html?s=p


Studio Pin-up Wall Track Lights

a. Type of luminaire: direct

b. Mounting type: ceiling hung

c. Lamp type: track lighting

d. Manufacturer: Shenzhen City Apollux Optoelectronics Technology

e. Light distribution:

lamp luminous efficiency (lm/w): 90

lamp luminous flux (lm): 1000

f. Materials: aluminium

g. Lensing: n/a

h. Shielding: n/a

i. Function: fixed track with adjustable lights

j. Ballasts/drivers/transformers/dimmers: n/a

k. Environment

1. Purpose of the space: This space serves as a pin-up wall for interior architecture students in the Gatewood Studio Arts Building.

2. Purpose of the lighting: The lighting is designed to accent the pin-up wall and show off anything pinned upon it.

3. Recommendations: n/a

4. Other luminaries in the space: There are also pendant lights lighting the overall space.

5. Suggestions: n/a

Source: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/658683149/Best_seller_COB_led_track_light.html

Music Building Lobby Lights

a. Type of luminaire: indirect

b. Mounting type: inlaid in ceiling

c. Lamp type: slot lighting

d. Manufacturer: Jiangmen Brandon Lighting Co., Ltd.

e. Light distribution: 

lamp luminous efficiency (lm/w): 78

lamp luminous flux (lm): 1654

f. Materials: aluminium

g. Lensing: n/a

h. Shielding: n/a

i. Function: fixed

j. Ballasts/drivers/transformers/dimmers: n/a

k. Environment

1. Purpose of the space: This space serves as an entryway into the music building on campus

2. Purpose of the lighting: The lighting is designed to light the space and accent the entryway.

3. Recommendations: I think that the lighting could have been better designed and that another type of luminarie should have been used.

4. Other luminaries in the space: This is the only type of lighting in the space.

5. Suggestions: I would have used another type of recessed lighting such as cove lighting or recessed can lights to illuminate the space rather than using slot lighting. 

Source: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/617643790/Modern_Louvered_Industrial_Strip.html

Music Building Plaque Accent Lighting

a. Type of luminaire: direct

b. Mounting type: recessed ceiling lights

c. Lamp type: accent lighting

d. Manufacturer: Foshan TOSEO Lighting Factory

e. Light distribution: 

lamp luminous efficiency (lm/w): 75

lamp luminous flux (lm): 1432

f. Materials: aluminium 

g. Lensing: n/a

h. Shielding: n/a

i. Function: fixed

j. Ballasts/drivers/transformers/dimmers: n/a 

k. Environment

1. Purpose of the space: This space is an area where plaques honoring certain people are displayed in the music building.

2. Purpose of the lighting: The lighting is designed to accentuate the information displayed on the plaques.

3. Recommendations: n/a

4. Other luminaries in the space: n/a

5. Suggestions: This type of lighting is successful for its given purpose.

Source: http://www.alibaba.com/productgs/626017909/halogen_die_casting_aluminium_ceiling_light.html?s=p

Marriott Hotel and Restaurant Lobby

a. Type of luminaire: indirect

b. Mounting type: inlaid in ceiling

c. Lamp type: cove lighting

d. Manufacturer: Dongguan Solar Optronics Co., Ltd.

e. Light distribution:

lamp luminous efficiency (lm/w): 80

lamp luminous flux (lm): 1530

f. Materials: aluminium

g. Lensing: n/a

h. Shielding: n/a

i. Function: fixed

j. Ballasts/drivers/transformers/dimmers: n/a

k. Environment

1. Purpose of the space: This space serves as a lobby space for a restaurant and a hotel.

2. Purpose of the lighting: The lighting is designed to light the space and accent the ceiling decoration. 

3. Recommendations: I think this lighting is successful in this space.

4. Other luminaries in the space: There are also recessed can lights used in the space.

5. Suggestions: n/a

Source: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/642634452/t5_cove_light.html?s=p