Jambo House · Concept review
What the lighting study still needs
The model is useful for discussing views, finishes and where to look next. Its open sides and assumed lights prevent it from answering how much daylight reaches the actual lobby, where glare occurs, or what the fixtures need to deliver.
Inputs needed before calculating light levels
- Walls and obstructions. The lobby model shows the floor, bridge, roof structure and part of the glazing. It lacks a complete wall and door layout. Confirm the room and level, then use current plans, sections or registered capture to locate the walls, openings, roof and exterior shading in one coordinate frame.
- Daylight through the window. The sun follows a calculated path, and the film adds fill at the modeled glazing. Check true north, window dimensions and glass transmission. Include nearby shade and surface reflectance so light only enters and bounces where it can in the building.
- Interior fixtures. The modeled pendants show their form. The glow and evening fade were set for the illustration. Confirm fixture count, positions, mounting heights, output, dimming settings and manufacturer light-distribution files (IES).
Use those inputs to compare daylight alone, fixtures alone and both together at agreed locations, such as the seating and circulation areas. Compare calculated light levels and glare at relevant times and check the results against readings in the space.
Visual concept
The 12-chapter Blender film (1:22) shows the furnished lobby, bridge and roof from morning to evening. It uses illustrative lighting and keeps the archival exterior separate from the interior model.