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1.3 Auditorium / Theatre

1.3.1 Introduction

Figure 3.1 Lobby Section

The Auditorium / Theatre space is located in the art wing of the building. This space is
designed to have two different functioning conditions. The first is during the day when
the space will serve as an assembly hall and meeting area for large groups that visit
the zoo. Also during the day this space can be used for special presentations.
Functions for this space during this time include: reading (handouts or schedules),
writing (notes or directions), and personal interaction (with other audience members or
presenter). In the evening this space has a much more theatrical function. The zoo is
hoping to be able to rent out the space for social functions or for theatrical
performances. Functions during this time include: reading (play bill, program), and
personal interaction (with other audience members). The walls in this space are
stained concrete block with cedar panel accents, the floor is poured stained concrete,
and the ceiling is tongue and groove wood deck with exposed glulam structural
system.

1.3.2 Design Concepts

The design concept for this space was to

provide an interesting and engaging
atmosphere while maintaining the architectural
style of the space. To do this I used a tungsten
halogen down lighting system for area lighting
(Figure 3.3) and then accented specific
architectural elements (Figure 3.4). The
architectural elements that I chose to accent Figure 3.2 Auditorium / Theatre

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were the glulam beam structural system and also

the angled cedar panels on either side of the
stage. To accent the glulam beams I used
tungsten halogen spots and to accent the cedar
panels I used linear fluorescents descending in
brightness from the stage. The varied functions of
this space make flexibility important. To provide
the necessary flexibility all fixtures in this space Figure 3.3 Section Lighting Accents
will be dimmable. This will allow for the creation of
separate settings for day and night functions.

Figure 3.4 Section General Lighting

1.3.3 Design Criteria

Modeling of Faces or Objects:

In this space the person or persons on that stage will have very good facial modeling due to
the theatrical lighting. However, I believe that facial modeling is also important for the
audience to allow for ease of audience participation and interaction. It is also important to
allow the audience to interact among themselves before a show or performance begins.
Color Appearance:
This is important because in addition to the performers on stage you want the audience
members to look good during intermission times or during some audience participation.
System Control and Flexability:
This is critical for this space. There must be a variety of lighting scenes available to choose
from. This is important because of the variety of lighting conditions that are necessary. They
range from a bright open atmosphere to a completely dark atmosphere.
Points of Interest:
In this space the points of interest when the house lights are on should be the exposed
structural system supporting the roof. When the house lights are off the stage should be the
major point of interest.
Horizontal Illuminance:
10 fc on the floor
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 – 2001:
Power Density: 2.6 Watts/sq.ft

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1.3.4 Equipment

Fixture Schedule
Fixture Type Manufacturer Lamp Ballast Watts/Fixture CCT Controls
Tungsten
Halogen
T1 Kurt Versen 1-250W T4 N/A 250 3000 Switch / Dimmer
Cylinder
Downlight
Tungsten 1-50W
T2 Erco N/A 50 3000 Switch / Dimmer
Halogen Spot QT12

Lutron Eco-10
Fluorescent Strip
F3 Lithonia 2-32W-T8 Electronic Dimming 63.71 3000 Switch / Dimmer
Light
100% to 10%
Lutron Eco-10
Fluorescent Strip
F4 Lithonia 1-32W-T8 Electronic Dimming 38.78 3000 Switch / Dimmer
Light
100% to 10%
*Cut Sheets for Fixtures and Ballasts can be found in Appendix A-3
*All Lamps provided by Sylvania

Lighting Plan

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1.3.5 Analysis

Light Loss Factors

Degree Room Light

Maintenance Cleaning Luminaire Ballast
Fixture LLD of LDD Cavity RSDD Loss
Category Cycle Distribution Factor
Dirtiness Ratio Factor
T1 0.98 IV Clean 12months 0.89 Direct 6.66 0.964 1 0.84
T2 0.98 IV Clean 12months 0.89 Direct 6.66 0.964 1 0.84
F3 0.9 IV Clean 12months 0.89 Direct 6.66 0.964 0.9 0.69
F4 0.9 IV Clean 12months 0.89 Direct 6.66 0.964 0.9 0.69

Power Density

Room Fixture Watts/Fixture # Total

Auditorium T1 250 22 5500
T2 50 6 300
F3 63.71 8 509.68
F4 38.78 16 620.48
Total Watts 6930.16
Watts/sq.ft. 2.58

Renderings

Figure 3.5 Auditorium / Theatre Audience Rendering

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Figure 3.6 Auditorium / Theatre Section Rendering

Calculation Grids

Figure 3.7 Pseudo-color of Room Illuminance Levels

The illuminance map of the auditorium (Figure 3.7) shows that the downlighting is
providing more than adequate light levels for all possible functions of the space.
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1.3.6 Conclusion

The direct tungsten halogen general lighting complimented with linear fluorescent and
tungsten halogen accent lighting worked well to meet the space’s requirements. The
direct tungsten halogen general lighting provides high enough light levels to fulfill the
daytime auditorium functions of the space (Figure 3.7) while keeping the power density
under the ASHRAE Standard 90.1. The accent lighting does a nice job of highlighting
some of the spaces more important architectural elements and making the space more
interesting and engaging. The linear fluorescent washing of the cedar panels also
helps to frame and draw your attention to the stage. The entire lighting system for this
space is dimmable which provides the flexibility essential to the success of this space.

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