Cultural Self-Portrait

Anthropometrics

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I chose to measure myself and my boyfriend, Michael for this exercise in ergonomics. I found that for each of us, our wingspan was almost equal length to our heights. There were not many similarities between our measurements to one another. He is 6’3” and I am 5’6”. This made for drastic differences in our measurements. With that said this made me consider how I would design for two individuals with heights that are dramatically different. For one, the heights of cabinets, counter tops, sinks, the arms on chairs, tables, and shower walls/shower heads would have to be taken into serious consideration. All of these items would have to be to at such a height that both people could use them comfortably. I believe most of these would have to be adjustable (shower head, cutting surfaces, etc…).  In his current home he has to bend his head to an uncomfortable degree just to be able to wash his hair. As designers we need to design these elements to suit the needs of our clients and not depend on industry standards to determine what we place in homes and commercial buildings. It is our job to consider humans, and that means in totality (height, weight, shape, disabilities, likes and dislikes, etc…).

Sketch Series 5.5

Light Sketch Series 5

Vanstory Lighting Company Field Trip

After visiting the Vanstory Lighting Company I came away having learned a tremendous amount about the differences between the use of LED lights and Fluorescent. I found it interesting that based on the markets now (at a commercial level) it almost as cost efficient to use LED lighting as compared to Fluorescent. I was also surprised at the amount of options of light fixtures that are available with a LED lamp. I went into the field trip expecting LED lights to be dimmer and more incandescent than Fluorescent. I was pleasantly surprised that they produce a similar amount of light, and yet their lifespan is much greater, and they are a greener product.

Light Sketch Series 4

Freight Elevator

IARC Library

Small Elevator

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Freight Elevator:

1.

a)    Down Light

b)   Recessed

c)    2 Luminaries, 4 lamps, CFL, CRI 62, CCT 4200 lamp life >8000 hours

d)   Bi pin base

e)    Sylvania osram

f)     Lumens=135      Lighting Distribution= 2x8

g)    Brushed aluminum casing with acrylic filter

h)   Diffused acrylic

i)     Fixed

j)     2 Ballasts

k)    Elevator- dry

l)     N/A no louvers or baffles

2.

a)    Vertical Circulation

b)   Ambient

c)    Luminaries relies on refraction of metallic surfaces

d)   Change filter to baffle system in order to diffuse the light

IARC Library:

1.

a)    Down light

b)   Suspended

c)    16 Luminaries, 32 lamps, CFL, CRI 62, CCT 4200 lamp life >8000 hours

d)   Bi pin base

e)    Sylvania osram

f)     Lumens=135      Lighting Distribution= 2x8

g)    Aluminum casing

h)   Diffused acrylic

i)     Fixed

j)     2 Ballasts

k)    Dry

l)     Baffle

2.

a)    Reading/research

b)   Ambient/ task

c)    Casts light downwards + upwards – washes the room

d)   Provide different luminaries to allow for reading and other activities

Elevator (Smaller one)

1.

a)    Down light

b)   Recessed

c)    Incandescent 2500 hours, 36 luminaries, 36 lamps

d)   Single contact medium screw

e)    Phillips Lighting

f)     Lumens – 935, light distribution – wide beam

g)    Aluminum casing

h)   Glass

i)     Fixed

j)     None

k)    Dry

l)     N/A

2.

a)    Vertical circulation

b)   Ambient

c)    Produces warm light that reflects off metallic walls

d)   Brighten the space, and add lights that provide more luminance. Currently the space is too dim.

Light Series 2 and 3

Metamerism

A)   Studio Space.

B)   The purpose of the lighting is a sparkle light that directs light into specific areas.

C)   LED.

D)   The LED gives off a cool light form.

E)   Creates an enchanting atmosphere because of the pattern and rhythm the light can create.

F)    This light does not work well in the studio space because there is too much competing light sources within the space.

A)   Material (IARC) library.

B)   The purpose if the lighting is to provide consistent lighting throughout the space, which is considered ambient.

C)   Fluorescent.

D)   The fluorescent light gives off a warm hue that is visually pink.

E)   The warmth of the fluorescent light creates a relaxing environment.

F)    Yes, it does work well, although it is lit in pockets. It would be good to have spot lighting in specific areas, which would provide better lighting for reading.

A)   Walkway of third year studio.

B)   The purpose of this lighting is to provide a spotlight for pin up spaces.

C)   Multi reflector.

D)   The multi reflector lamp gives off a warm spot of light.

E)   The warmth of the light creates a cozy feeling.

F)    It does not work well because the range of the spot of light is not large enough for the average presentation board. The light projected is irregular.

A)   Studio space.

B)   The purpose of this light is to provide task lighting when working at ones desk.

C)   Incandescent.

D)   The incandescent lamp gives off a warm light.

E)   This warm task light tends to create an environment of tension and anxiety.

F)    It does work well because it serves it purpose as a task light by not flooding into adjacent areas.