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Spain
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Aim
To increase overall room brightness through reflected light from room surfaces and avoiding glare.
Detailed requirement
Part 1: Working and Learning Area Surface Reflectivity
The following Light Reflectance Values (LRV) are met:
- Ceilings have an average LRV of 0.8 (80%) or more for at least 80% of surface area in regularly occupied spaces.
- Walls have an average LRV of 0.7 (70%) or more for at least 50% of surface area directly visible from regularly occupied spaces.
- Furniture systems have an average LRV of 0.5 (50%) or more for 50% of surface area directly visible from regularly occupied spaces.
Part 2: Bedroom Wall and Ceiling Lightness
The following Light Reflectance Values (LRV) are met for bedrooms:
- Ceilings have an average LRV of 0.4 (40%) or more for at least 80% of surface area.
- Walls have an average LRV of 0.4 (40%) or less for at least 80% of surface area.
Part 3: Living Space Wall and Ceiling Lightness
The following Light Reflectance Values are met for residential spaces other than bedrooms:
- Ceilings have an average LRV of 0.4 (40%) or more for at least 80% of surface area.
- Walls have an average LRV of 0.6 (60%) or less for at least 80% of surface area.
See detailed requirement for Surface design
Our contribution
The Eurocoustic ceilings, both aesthetic and efficient, provide answers suitable for all types of premises.
Our ceilings are conceived and created so as to obtain a very good reflection of light. Thus, it is superior than 85% for white panels (our ceilings with Boreal finish have a reflection of light of 88%).
With our range of Tonga® ceilings, which has a reflection of light of at least 85%, we increase the Daylight Factor (DF) by 6% compared to a standard ceiling having a reflection of light of 80%.
