ASSIGNMENT 1 (GROUP)

BST211
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY II

Course/ Code: Environmental Technology II • Consider variations in illuminance for

(BST211) specific activities, such as reading,
Session: October 2023 – February 2024 presentations, and laboratory work.
Date of Issue: 20th October 2023 (Week 7)
Date of submission: Week 14 4. Daylight strategies:
Assessment: 30% (Report & Video Presentation) • Evaluate opportunities for integrating
natural daylight into the lighting design.

ASSIGNMENT TITLE: 5. Maintenance aspect:

Illuminance Design for Academic Building • Suggest a suitable recommendation on a
maintenance that outlines the expected
REQUIREMENT OF STUDY: results from your data analysis.
In a group of 4 (MAX.), you are required to study a
comprehensive illuminance design for an METHODOLOGY OF STUDY
academic building, ensuring optimal lighting You are required to measure and designate a
conditions that support various activities, enhance simple layout plan for the selected case study area,
visual comfort, and adhere to relevant standards which must include the placement of artificial
and regulations. lighting.
As a case study, you may select any academic To conduct your case study, you may utilize a
building including Pusat Islam and Library located pertinent instrument (laser distance and 4in1
in the UiTM Perak Branch. For simulating this meter) or suitable applications from the Play
evaluation, specify one (1) space or location. Store, such as “Lighting Calculation Apps” (refer
references).
Your report should be clearly described on the
following key tasks: Collect all data about natural and artificial lighting,
its functionality and measure its illuminance on
1. Backgrounds of the Building and Space the working level.
Analysis:
• Identify and categorize different spaces Use the lumen method calculation to determine
within the academic building (e.g., the amount of artificial lighting required for your
classrooms, lecture halls, laboratories, case study area and make a comparison based on
common areas). your on-site findings.
• Analyze the specific lighting needs and
activities associated with each space. REPORT CONTENTS:
Your report should be aligned with the following
2. Regulatory Compliance: requirements:
• Research and incorporate relevant lighting 1. Front page
standards and regulations applicable to 2. Acknowledgements
educational buildings. 3. Table of contents
4. Table of figures
3. Illuminance Requirements: 5. Chapter 1: Background of selected buildings
• Determine illuminance levels required for 6. Chapter 2: Literature review (any relevant
selected spaces based on its functions and information on lighting, lumen method etc)
tasks performed. 7. Chapter 3: Data collection and analysis
(Describe the elements of natural and artificial
lighting, analyze the illuminance, calculate the

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 number of artificial lightings based on the • Ensure clarity and professionalism in
required illuminance and compare your presentation.
results.)
8. Conclusion & recommendations GENERAL REFERENCES:
9. References • Lumen method calculation:
N= E x A / F x UF x MF
REPORT FORMAT: • Use the standard UF and MF, 0.6 and 0.8
Language: Report is compulsory written in English. respectively.
• Determine the required illuminance (E) of
Report pages: Report should not be less than 20 your case study using appropriate guidelines.
pages, including all text, graphs, tables, diagrams, • To find the value of Lumens (F), you need to
maps, pictures, illustrations, and appendices. specify the type of lamp and its wattage
installed in your case study. For example:
Report size and text font: A4 size paper with Arial - 2ftTubular fluorescent lamp = 18watt
11 and 1.5 spacing. The lines of text should be - 4ft Tubular fluorescent lamp = 36watt
justified and 2.5cm from the paper margin. • Convert watts to lumens using a suitable
converter as shown below:
Graphs, tables, diagrams etc.: All graphs, tables,
diagrams, maps, and other illustrations should be
in colour and centered on the page. They should
be labeled as figures or tables only.

References
All references should be in APA Style as shown
below:
Author(s), (year of publication), paper/chapter
title, book title (italics), -last name and initials of Figure 1: Watt to Lumen Calculator
book editor(s)(eds.), name of publisher, for https://www.rapidtables.org/ms/calc/light/watt-
example: to-lumen-calculator.html

Wofford LE (1999), Ethical Choice in Real Estate: OR

Selected Perspectives from Economics,
Psychology, and Sociology, Ethics in Real Estate,
Roulac, S. (ed.), Kluwer Academic Publishers,
Massachusetts, 39-70.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
• In this task, you are compulsory to prepare a
video presentation and report for your
selected case study.
• The compilation of both report and video
presentation (within 5minutes) should be Figure 2: Lighting Calculations Apps.
submitted on week 14 during class session.
• Submit a comprehensive hardcopy report
including a digital format.
• Include references for standards, regulations,
and sources of information.

EXAMPLE OF DATA COLLECTION FROM LIGHTING CALCULATIONS APPS.:

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 Figure 4(i)

Figure 4(ii)
Figure 3: Lux Meter Figure 4: Watts to Lux Converter

EXAMPLE ANALYSIS ON THE ILLUMINATION (E) LEVEL:

ILLUMINATION LEVEL
(lux)
LOCATION POINT REMARKS
Light ON Light OFF

1) Classroom AP3XXX 1 520lx 350lx • Explain the comparison of

illuminance in both situations (light
2 445lx 200lx on/off).
1 2
• Explain why the illuminance at
3 500lx 320lx point #5 is lower - possibly due to
the position of the installed lamp.
5 4 450lx 210lx
• The conclusion from the average
illuminance can be used to
5 350lx 180lx
determine whether the
3 4
AVERAGE 453lx 252lx requirements are complied or not
ILLUMINANCE

Illuminance point using

Lux meter

EXAMPLE OF A LAMP FITTING ANALYSIS:

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 LOCATION ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING REMARKS
AP3XXX 1) Fluorescent lamp = 1 Indicate the condition of the
2) Down light = 4 equipment (good, working or not)

Specify the energy efficiency

application used in your area
(switch system, dimmer, solar
power, etc.)

NATURAL LIGHTING REMARKS

1) 2 casement windows Indicate the condition of the
2) 2 top hung windows opening, size n etc.

EXAMPLE OF ANALYSIS OF THE LUMEN METHOD:

LOCATION AREA (m2) ILLUMINANCE LAMP WATTS LUMENS UF MF

(E) REQUIRED FITTING (F)
AP3XXX 10 x 10 300lx Tubular 36watt 2160lm 0.6 0.8
(refer fluorescent (refer figure
guideline for lamp 1)
specified
area)
Example analysis of lumen:
1 tubular fluorescent lamp (36watt) = 2160 lm (refer Fig. 4(i))
1 tubular fluorescent lamp of 100m2 = 21.6 lx (refer Fig. 4(ii))
This value is related to formula; E=F/A
E = 2160/100
E = 21.6 lx

Using Lumens Method Calculation:

N= ExA / FxUFxMF
= 300x100 /2160 x0.6x0.8
= 30000 / 1036.8
= 28.9

Based on the above calculation, make a comparison with the actual lamp installed in your
case study area and suggest an appropriate recommendation.

Prepared by:
Resource Person (RP)
Sr. NOORAZLINA KAMARULZAMAN