Light Studio Technical Advisory Miniguide 08

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ADVICE FROM EXPERIENCE There are various schools of thought on what is most valuable to people. For many it is time; time to focus on what matters or to do the things that you are good at. For others it is experience; either gaining it or using it to improve their lives or the lives of those around them. There are some that value relationships too, although arguably a good relationship is the result of time and experience.

However you frame it, life moves quickly whether we are moving with or against the flow, and we will always gain opportunities to teach, learn and grow along the way.

That said, there are parts of life and work that benefit from the steady hand of an experienced person. Technical or complex problems are far easier to manage when we have someone to ask for help or guidance. Someone who knows from experience and deep held knowledge about those specific and nuanced elements can take on the hard work and make it seem effortless, leaving you free to do the important things you need to do.

All of this is reliant on access to trusted partners. With a combined lighting experience of over 40 years and specialist experience in all forms of light and lighting, Introba provides that trust and the peace of mind only demonstrable expertise can provide.

Kimberly Bartlett, Head of Lighting Design Introba Consulting UK

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Our Services We provide fully integrated lighting design, assessment and technical advisory services, working hand-in-hand with our electrical, mechanical, sustainability and building performance teams to craft lighting for a wide range of environments and spaces.

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Lighting Impact Assessments

Technical Approval Services

Photometric/TR28 Surveys

Asset Management

Site Investigations & Surveys

Capital & Revenue Planning

Specification & Policy Writing

Planning Support

Liaison Services

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Lighting Assessments Lighting is in need of assessing from time to time, often to confirm that wildlife is not impacted or to check that installations are performing as expected. Introba provides these services and more, to provide real world information about sites and projects.

Lighting Impact Assessments Where there is light, there is a potential for poorly designed or installed units that risk causing a nuisance. To make sure that we are meeting our obligations to people and planet, we can provide site based and desk top assessments such as lighting impact and baseline assessments to ILP PLG 04, modelling, and obtrusive lighting assessments to ILP GN 01.

Glint & Glare Assessments​ A glint & glare assessment is mostly used where a moving object may be subjected to disabling bright light incidences that may impact safety; such as flight paths and pilots being dazzled by sunlight bouncing off solar panels or railway signals being obscured from drivers' vision by flashes of light. More often than not these assessments are requested as a part of planning applications near rail infrastructure or flight paths.

Illuminated Advertisement Assessments

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Lighting Impact Assessment Comparison

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Lighting Assessments Photometric Assessments Photometric, often called TR28 surveys are used to take measurements from existing installations and to determine if it is correct, as installed or if there may be obtrusive light issues in the area. We take measurements at ground level and specific vertical points to provide robust Photometric Measurement on site, Saudi Arabia

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information on true site conditions.

Kilburn Pocket Park Photometric Survey Results

Illuminated Advertisement Assessments Similarly to photometric assessments, sometimes there is a need to assess potential impacts from advertising, signs or screens. We use specialist luminance meters to measure and assess the brightness of the sign to support planning applications, Illuminated Advertisement Assessment, London

environmental health and other such advisory requirements.

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Site Investigation & Surveys Every accessible site should be subject to a survey. We provide this service, noting visual inspections, asset information, power supplies, private networks and site hazards, as well as inspecting trial holes and site works to report back to the Authority or asset owner. We undertake these surveys during the day and at night depending on the needs of the site.

All our surveyors are experienced on site and hold, as a minimum, a CSCS Professionally Qualified Person Card and any person opening electrified assets holds G39 certification.

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ALL IMAGES © Kimberly Bartlett

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Specification & Policy Technology, guidance and legislation are constantly evolving, and it can be difficult to keep up with ever changing requirements. We provide solutions including policy writing, planning conditions, specification and brief writing as well as market analysis and technical assessments for county-wide or funded projects.

Whether it’s questions about legislation, standards or best practice we are here to help and guide you every step of the way.

All lighting related queries and responses start in the same place: What is the right amount of light?

Where is it needed most?

When should we be applying artificial light to the area?

These questions form the backbone of guidance, specifications policy, planning conditions and project briefs across all areas of light and lighting.

Whether discharging conditions or building a lighting specification for a county, the same base principles apply throughout.

How do we make sure that lighting is suitable, sensitive and effective, regardless of who designs or installs it?

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Lighting Assessments Increasingly, Local Authorities and end users are feeling the pressures of funding and managing their lighting assets. Often the teams are absorbed into other streams, and this can lead to difficulty in resourcing and response that compounds the strain. Introba offer full turnkey solutions on a full or ad-hoc basis to take the pressure off in-house teams.

General Advisory Services Whether it’s questions about legislation, standards or best practice we are here to help and guide you every step of the way. For example, if light pollution is reported, we can provide the appropriate response and recommendations to all parties, or if there is confusion on site, we can provide that important link of knowledge and expertise to help bridge the gap and get projects moving again.

Asset Management Our team have experience with various asset management systems including Symology, Confirm/Brightly, PLANet and others. We can provide support with inventory management and updates as well as reporting on site status of equipment and validity checks. © Kimberly Bartlett

Technical Approval Outsourcing

Oriel St Pancras Technical Approval

We can provide complete solutions to 3rd party design approvals, including document sets, approval certificates, specifications, briefs and site walks on top of assessing and commenting on designs in the interests of the Authority. If the approvals team are struggling with a backlog or even if there is no team, we can provide any level of intervention to support lighting installations that are in the best interests of the Authority and the wider environment.

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© Kimberly Bartlett

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Professional Services Capital & Revenue Planning For Authorities and private clients alike, there is a need to plan ahead and to budget costs for protecting assets and improving overall network performance.

Normally these works are split into a planned and a reactive programme but it can be difficult to decide which projects to prioritise to make the most of available funds.

Introba has extensive experience of this role and can provide you with support in analysis, prioritisation and implementation of projects and schemes of any size.

Stakeholder Liaison Services Talking to stakeholders is an important part of any project. Their approval or buy-in is imperative to a smooth running, efficient scheme; but often the expertise needed is not readily available.

Introba has a long history of providing this service at in person events and in written communications to stakeholders of all levels; be it roadshows, workshops, informational pamphlets or technical Q&A, we are ready to help.

Illuminated Advertisement Assessments

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Burning of the Clocks Light Festival, Brighton © Kimberly Bartlett

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Facades and Exteriors Planning Applications and Responses Planning applications often require input from lighting specialists on either side of the application. Introba has successfully supported numerous planning applications and planning responses ranging from large scale developments to individual resident advisory services across the UK and beyond.

Our team has the expertise to build and assess detailed calculations, comment on legislation and discuss the important ecological and human elements of planning, regardless of the location or type of application.

Mission Care Planning Report

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Design Codes

Every stage of a project benefits from inclusion of lighting design and assessment. From the very beginning, inclusion of lighting in Design Codes and Access Statements provides the foundation of a well thought out and effective project with clear clear goals and intentions.

Often lighting is left until the last minute and integration with others parts of the project that are fully entrenched ultimately results in a solution that, while compliant, is not the best overall solution for the project.

Including lighting from the very beginning offers stakeholders, clients and the project teams the opportunity to create a project from the ground up that is effective, considered and fully integrated.

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Working Together for Success Lighting is often referred to as a ‘dark art’.

Ironically it is quite the opposite. All that is needed is a guiding hand from a specialist that knows lighting inside out.

Introba is the pit crew to our client’s team, providing the behind the scenes support and collaboration that keeps you moving forward at pace with your needs. Our place is not to take the glory but to facilitate, cooperate and inform on the best options for people and planet.

We encourage and support great lighting design, assessment and decision making across all facets of the lit environment. We would be delighted to help you do the same.

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Our Team We have every type of light and lighting covered and we thrive in collaborative environments.

Kimberly Bartlett HEAD OF LIGHTING DESIGN

With nearly 20 years experience in light and lighting, I provide the backbone of technical expertise underpinning our designs, supporting our team in doing what they do best.

Aliz Sanduj ASSOCIATE LIGHTING DESIGNER

The team’s creative powerhouse in lighting design, I oversee the transition of beautiful thoughts to incredible reality.

Christopher Harrison INTERMEDIATE LIGHTING CONSULTANT

A specialist in external lighting, I bridge the gap between inside and out, creating seamless movement.

Pablo Temboury INTERMEDIATE ENGINEER

Combining creative experience in the arts with technical lighting and electrical expertise, I transform conceptual ideas into realised environments.

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Transforming the Built Environment with Curiosity, Ingenuity, and Accountability Introba is a global engineering and consulting firm with more than 1,000 specialists across the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia, and Singapore. We help clients improve the performance, reliability, and sustainability of the built environment through mechanical, electrical, technology, security, and fire systems engineering, supported by digital advisory, systems integration, and sustainability consulting services.

Guided by curiosity, ingenuity, and accountability, we work with the public and private organisations across healthcare, aviation, education, science and technology, transportation, and commercial development to deliver solutions that meet today's needs and adapt to tomorrow's demands.

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