Task, Ambient and Accent Lighting Layers Table
Australian lighting table for separating task, ambient and accent layers before lux, lumen or control comparisons.
Table PDFTask, Ambient and Accent Lighting Layers Table
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| Lighting layer | What to note | Common Australian case | Boundary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambient room layer | Room or zone area, broad output basis, control group and daylight condition. | Living rooms, classrooms, offices, corridors or retail floor zones where general visibility is being checked. | Do not let a room average stand for a desk, bench, shelf face or counter task. |
| Task surface layer | Named task plane, target surface dimensions, local fitting or strip group and shadow note. | Kitchen benches, desks, mirrors, packing benches, counters and craft or workshop areas. | A local task note should not be averaged into the whole-room ambient result. |
| Accent or feature layer | Target face, aiming direction, beam angle, mounting height and dimming state. | Wall art, garden features, display faces, menu boards, signs or textured walls. | Accent output is a visual emphasis note, not proof of general maintained light. |
| Vertical face layer | Wall, shelf, racking face, mirror or sign face with observer direction. | Retail shelves, bathroom mirrors, reception signs and warehouse labels. | Floor lux does not describe vertical visibility. |
| Circulation path layer | Floor path, step edge, doorway, aisle or transition area with control state. | Hallways, apartment common areas, office circulation and car park pedestrian paths. | Emergency lighting and public-space assessment stay separate. |
| Scene comparison | Which layers are on, dimmed or off for day, evening, cleaning or after-hours state. | Mixed rooms where one scene changes comfort, energy and visible surfaces. | Do not compare one scene with another unless active layers are named. |