We welcome the opportunity to discuss your lighting requirements.
Please contact us via email or phone to initiate a free consultation.
Contact details
Email: andre@akconsulting.co
Mobile: +64 027 485 2210
We provide lighting design services to a diverse range of clients, including:
Architects
Electrical Engineers
Lighting Designers
City Councils
Sports Clubs
Private individuals
Areas of Expertise
General Lighting
Human Centric Lighting
Office Lighting
Emergency Lighting
Security Lighting
Sports Lighting
Industrial Lighting (including special requirements such as stainless steel, etc)
Obtrusive Lighting Analysis and Report
Compliance Report
Design Process
We use the latest lighting design software to create tailored lighting designs. Our process typically requires a few hours, depending on the project scope and information provided. Each design is customized to meet your specific requirements and complies with New Zealand Standards and Council regulations for glare control and illumination levels.
Deliverables
A comprehensive report accompanies each design, including:
Power requirements (total energy consumption)
Power density (to comply with H1)
Lighting layouts
Lighting levels in lux, including scenes, maximum, minimum and average
Emergency Lighting Design, Lux Levels and PS1 (if applicable)
Uniformity, reflection factor, room maintenance factor (RMF)
Unified glare ratings (UGR) and colour rendering index (CRI)
Schedule of luminaires
Supplementary Services
We offer additional services to complement our core lighting design:
Integration of control systems (e.g., simple switching, remote control, smartphone control, DALI-2 or Casambi Bluetooth dimming)
Electrical power distribution design for lighting installations.
Comprehensive specifications and drawings for tendering purposes.
Local District Lighting Plan reports for Building Consent approval and PS1.
Recommendations for qualified electrical contractors.
Other Design Services
Detail electrical design with:
Complete documentation, including drawings and specification for fit-outs, refurbishments or new buildings.
Our associates are from all the disciplines required to provide a complete building services design.
Getting Started
To initiate a project, please email your requirements and relevant drawings to the address provided above. If you are uncertain about your needs, we are happy to provide a free consultation and make recommendations tailored to your project.
Typical information required for a design includes:
Drawings in AutoCAD or PDF format
Lighting manufacturer preferences (if any)
Required lighting levels, uniformity and maximum UGR
Preferred lighting type (LED, fluorescent or other)
Rates
Our lighting design and other services are offered at an hourly rate of NZ$120.
Compliance
Our designs adhere to the following standards and regulations:
AS/NZS 3000:2018 (Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
The Building Code of New Zealand
AS/NZS 2293: Emergency escape lighting for buildings
NZBC F6/AS1: Visibility in escape routes
NZBC F8/AS1: Signage
NZBC G8/AS1: Artificial Light
Electrical Safety Regulations 2010
Health & Safety at Work Act 2015
Safety in Design Principles and all other standards specified in the lighting specification
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