Lighting design and controls are an integral part of Tec’s business. The renovation of the office allowed the incorporation of multiple fixture types from different manufacturers to be used to show clients differing application techniques.
The open office space was converted from 400 watt metal halide pendants to linear fluorescent T5HO direct/indirect fixtures. These luminaires increased the illumination level by 40 percent and reduced the energy consumption by 25 percent. The existing fluorescent tube in the front office was retrofitted with T8 electronic dimming ballasts tied to a daylight sensor to take advantage of the skylights in that area. Several portions of the tube were also retrofitted with low voltage track that was suspended down through the tube to accent artwork in the space. New compact fluorescent wall sconces add a punch with color changing LED accent lights.
Several of the private offices were re-lit with more energy efficient compact fluorescent downlights and multiple style fluorescent troffers housing energy efficient electronic ballasts and occupancy sensor controls.
The main conference room was left relatively unchanged with the exception of new dimming ballasts added to the compact fluorescent pendants and the inclusion of a low voltage lighting control system with multiple scene settings and an occupancy sensor and timeclock added in for additional energy savings.