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The Tambient Advantage
Visual History
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To design a task ambient lighting system:

1. Plan typical workstations to include a task ambient luminaire at the primary task zone(s). Where possible, use linear luminaires to spread direct illumination over large areas of task surface and vertical surrounds (privacy panels).

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Workstation Design Tips
Typical Workstations

2. Group workstations to share indirect ambient lighting. For the most uniform and pleasing environment, orient adjacent stations to distribute the luminaires throughout the office.

3. Calculate the lighting unit power density (watts/ft²) to verify the ambient lighting level. Include circulation aisles when you calculate the office area, and compare to the chart below. (In rare cases, where workstations are large and/or densities are low, additional task ambient or ambient-only luminaires may be required to achieve these levels.)

Watts / ft2 Ave. Room Illuminance 0.6 18 - 20 footcandles 0.8 24 - 26 footcandles

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About Illuminance Levels

4. Locate wall washers at interior walls and window treatments at the perimeter to balance distant luminance ratios.

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Lighting the Wall

5. Choose any open office furniture system. Then, select corresponding luminaire mounting details and Tambient mounting accessories.

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Task Ambient Luminaires
Accessories

6. Connect workstation lighting circuits to a central switch, occupancy sensor or other lighting control device for convenience and in accordance with local codes.