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DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
[1] Adequate horizontal and vertical
illumination is required for the safety
and security of occupants within the
structure. Direct and indirect
illumination allows safe movement of
pedestrian and vehicular traffic,
including the ability to easily identify
vehicles, parking spaces and direction
of traffic flow.
[2] Glare from luminaires can distract
pedestrians and drivers, ultimately
compromising safety. Optical systems
should minimize glare and improve
visual comfort allowing drivers and
pedestrians to safely navigate their
paths.
[3] Quality and control of the installed
lighting system as viewed from both
the interior and exterior of the
structure. Avoid light trespass to the
surrounding properties.
[4] Parking structures tend to create a
feeling of enclosure also known as the
“cave effect”, caused by dark ceilings
and walls. System designs that offer an
uplight component help illuminate
ceiling surfaces and create an open
feeling of space while improving depth
perception.
[5] When the power goes out, emergency
“path of egress” is the highest concern.
Exiting individuals in a safe and timely
manner needs to be planned for
accordingly.
[6] Garage lighting should be viewed as an
investment in property, savings and
safety. Fixture design, installation and
maintenance all play an important role
and should heavily influence buying
decisions. Garage luminaries should
offer flexibility in mounting, resist
accumulation of insects, dirt and water,
and offer options that impede bird
nesting and vandalism.
[7] Luminaires must be flexible to account
for varying needs of the garage and
lighting design. Elements including
size, ceiling heights, depth of
structural beams and complexities of
parking stalls and pathways needs to
be considered.
THE MULTITUDE OF TASKS ENCOUNTERED IN A PARKING GARAGE ENVIRONMENT REQUIRE FORETHOUGHT AND PLANNING WHEN DESIGNING A NEW
LIGHTING SYSTEM.
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