Professional lighting design
according to HOAI, tailored to individual needs
Good lighting design starts
with clear and competent consulting — and this doesn’t require a large-scale
project.
We provide targeted support for architects, municipalities, and engineering
offices, even for smaller projects or specific questions. Early expert
consultation helps to avoid costly planning errors and significantly improves
the quality of your project.
In many cases, just a few hours of consulting are enough to make well-founded
decisions, develop ideas, and make subsequent planning more efficient.
In the preliminary phase, we
lay the foundation for successful lighting design. This includes defining the
task, advising on performance requirements, formulating objectives, and
establishing clear interface definitions with all involved disciplines.
This phase creates transparency, planning reliability, and a solid basis for
economical and standard-compliant lighting solutions.
In this phase, the basic
requirements and specifications are analyzed and developed into an initial
planning concept. Technical requirements and efficiency potentials are defined.
The preliminary design and cost framework form the basis for an economically
and aesthetically sound lighting concept.
In the design development
phase, we create a lighting design concept in compliance with all relevant
standards and regulations (including DIN EN 12464-1, ASR 4.3, DIN EN 13201). To
verify photometric values, we provide lighting calculations using DIALux evo
and Relux.
- CAD
planning
- Cost
estimation
- Lighting
control
- Energy
demand (efficiency)
- Documentation
- Coordination
with project partners
- Coordination
with manufacturers
- Interface
coordination
- Organization
and execution of lighting mock-ups as a key element, making the lighting
effect tangible and providing a reliable basis for design, technical, and
investment decisions.
Planning recommendations are
adapted to the specific requirements of each project.
This creates a time- and cost-efficient planning process tailored precisely to
project goals. Targeted optimizations can have a major impact on the entire
project.
In the detailed design phase,
the concept is developed into a fully executable solution.
We refine the planning according to HOAI service phases 3 and 4, closely
coordinate with specialist planners, contractors, and luminaire manufacturers,
and develop special luminaire solutions if required.
Our services include CAD planning, lighting calculations using DIALux Evo and
Relux, cost estimation, tender documentation, and comprehensive reporting.
Lighting mock-ups allow the lighting effect to be evaluated directly on site.
During
commissioning, we ensure that the lighting performs exactly as planned — or
even better. On site, we align luminaires, define dimming levels and lighting
scenes, and fine-tune the system to the building and its specific use.
We verify actual photometric values such as illuminance, color rendering, color
temperature, and flicker index, and prepare complete documentation including
photographic records. The
result is lighting that not only meets technical requirements but also creates
atmosphere, efficiency, and practical usability.
The on-site survey forms the
basis for accurate refurbishment and modernization planning. It provides
reliable data, ensures transparency, and serves as a solid foundation for
further planning and decision-making processes.
Documantation of:
- Existing
lighting installation
- Photometric
values (illuminance measurement)
- Power
consumption
- Environmental
influences (aging, maintenance factor)
- Documented
activities and intended use
- Planned
change of use
- Photographic
documentation
- Preparation
of planning documents
Evaluation:
- Classification
and assessment according to applicable standards and regulations
- Consulting
on refurbishment or renewal, including identification of necessary
planning tasks
- Documentation
for follow-up trades
- Comparison
of energy consumption
Tim Sehl
Dipl. Ing.
Otto-Prein-Straße 12
59174 Kamen, Dortmund, NRW
+49 1520 8503071
+49 2307 9109060