Writing for the February 2009 issue of Electrical Contractor Magazine, I make the case that lighting quality should be an equal partner to energy savings in an upgrade of an existing building. In fact, doing so can can result in a larger project and more work for the contractor. The article includes references to the IES’ Guidelines for Upgrading Lighting Systems in Commercial and Institutional Spaces, differentiates redesign from retrofit, and includes a list of questions that can help determine whether a project is a good candidate for redesign.
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