BREEAM Reduction of night time light pollution
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[edit] Aim and benefits
The aim of this credit is to reduce unnecessary light pollution, energy consumption and nuisance to neighbouring properties by ensuring that external lighting is concentrated in the appropriate areas and that upward lighting is minimised.
[edit] When to consider
RIBA Stages 3-4 (Developed Design-Technical Design)
[edit] Step by step guidance
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[edit] Questions to ask while seeking compliance
- Does the building have external areas which require external lighting?
- Is the building an infill building on an existing site or an extension to an existing building?
- Will there be any safety or security lighting required?
- Are there any illuminated advertisements on the development site?
[edit] Tools and resources
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[edit] Tips and best practice
- Double-check that any drawings, schedules or specification details provided for the Health and Wellbeing: Visual comfort (external lighting section) and the Energy: External lighting credits match up with information provided for reduction of night time light pollution.
- Confirm with the end user (where known) what the site’s operational hours will be. Bear in mind that a number of industrial sites may be in operation for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and therefore external lighting will be required throughout the night.
[edit] Typical evidence
[edit] Design Stage Evidence
A site plan indicating external lighting (both locations of light fittings and types). A schedule of external light fittings may also be provided. For confirmation of compliance with the relevant guidance or luminance requirements at design stage, a formal letter from the electrical engineer may be provided.
[edit] Post Construction Stage Evidence
As Built issue of the external lighting plan, and confirmation of any changes to the external lighting specification since design stage (confirmation that the external lighting specification is compliant with the relevant guidance or luminance requirements).
Whilst on site, take photographs of the external light fittings and any lighting controls as required.
[edit] Applicable Schemes
The guidelines collated in this ISD aim to support sustainable best practice in the topic described. This issue may apply in multiple BREEAM schemes covering different stages in the life of a building, different building types and different year versions. Some content may be generic but scheme nuances should also be taken into account. Refer to the comments below and related articles to this one to understand these nuances. See this document for further guidelines.
- BREEAM UK New Construction 2014
- BREEAM UK Refurbishment and Fit-out 2014
- BREEAM International New Construction 2016
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--Elisa Caton 12:55, 06 Mar 2018 (BST)
[edit] Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki
- BRE Expert Collection 6 Daylight and shading.
- BREEAM Internal and external lighting.
- BREEAM Visual comfort Daylighting.
- BREEAM Visual comfort Glare control.
- CIBSE Case Study Hepworth Gallery Lighting.
- Circadian rhythms.
- Daylight factor.
- Daylight lighting systems.
- Extra-low voltage lamps.
- General lighting v task lighting.
- Health and wellbeing impacts of natural and artificial lighting.
- Human-centric lighting.
- Light pollution.
- Lighting and energy efficiency.
- Lighting and health infographic.
- Types of lamp.
- Types of lighting.
- Use of lighting to improve health and wellbeing.
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[edit] Management:
- BREEAM Sustainability champion
- BREEAM Environmental management
- BREEAM Considerate construction
- BREEAM Monitoring of construction site impacts
- BREEAM Aftercare support
- BREEAM Seasonal commissioning
- BREEAM Testing and inspecting building fabric
- BREEAM Life cycle cost and service life planning
- BREEAM Stakeholder consultation (ac)
- BREEAM Commissioning (ac)
- BREEAM Handover (ac)
- BREEAM Inclusive and accessible design (ac)
- BREEAM Post occupancy evaluation
[edit] Health and Wellbeing
- BREEAM Visual comfort Daylighting (partly ac)
- BREEAM Visual comfort View out
- BREEAM Visual comfort Glare control
- BREEAM Indoor air quality plan
- BREEAM Indoor air quality Ventilation
- BREEAM Thermal comfort
- BREEAM Internal and external lighting (ac)
- BREEAM Indoor pollutants VOCs (ac)
- BREEAM Potential for natural ventilation (ac)
- BREEAM Safe containment in laboratories (ac)
- BREEAM Acoustic performance
- BREEAM Safety and security (ac)
[edit] Energy
- BREEAM Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
- BREEAM Energy monitoring
- BREEAM External lighting
- BREEAM Low carbon design
- BREEAM Passive design
- BREEAM Free cooling
- BREEAM LZC technologies
- BREEAM Energy efficient cold storage (partly ac)
- BREEAM Energy efficient transportation systems
- BREEAM Energy efficient laboratory systems
- BREEAM Energy efficient equipment (partly ac)
- BREEAM Drying space
[edit] Transport
- BREEAM Transport assessment and travel plan
- BREEAM Public transport accessibility
- BREEAM Sustainable transport measures
- BREEAM Proximity to amenities
- BREEAM Cyclist facilities
- BREEAM Alternative modes of transport (ac)
- BREEAM Maximum car parking capacity
- BREEAM Travel plan
- BREEAM Home office (ac)
[edit] Water
- BREEAM Water consumption
- BREEAM Water efficient equipment
- BREEAM Water monitoring
- BREEAM Water leak detection (ac)
[edit] Materials
- BREEAM Hard landscaping and boundary protection
- BREEAM Responsible sourcing of materials
- BREEAM Insulation
- BREEAM Designing for durability and resilience
- BREEAM Life cycle impacts
- BREEAM Material efficiency (ac)
[edit] Waste
- BREEAM Construction waste management
- BREEAM Recycled aggregates
- BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes
- BREEAM Adaptation to climate change
- BREEAM Operational waste
- BREEAM Functional adaptability (ac)
[edit] Land Use and Ecology
- BREEAM Site Selection
- BREEAM Ecological value of site
- BREEAM Protection of ecological features
- BREEAM Minimising impact on existing site ecology
- BREEAM Enhancing site ecology
- BREEAM Long term impact on biodiversity (ac)
[edit] Pollution
- BREEAM Impact of refrigerants
- BREEAM NOx emissions
- BREEAM Flood risk management (ac)
- BREEAM Surface water run-off (ac)
- BREEAM Reduction of night time light pollution (partly ac)
- BREEAM Reduction of noise pollution
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This particular index is based around the structure of the New Construction and RFO schemes.