A Study on Illumination Levels in The Building Services Engineering Workshop at Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah
Keywords:
Illumination levels, Lighting standards, Visual comfortAbstract
Lighting is essential in building environments to ensure visibility, comfort, and effectiveness, particularly in educational settings. This study evaluates the lighting levels in the Building Services Engineering Workshop at Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah, focusing on users' visual comfort. The main objectives were to assess students' perceptions of visual comfort and compare the measured illumination levels with the standards set by the Panduan Teknik Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR). Illumination levels were measured in MPB1 workshop areas using a lux meter. A questionnaire survey was conducted over four weeks, involving 36 students who regularly use the workshops to gather data on their visual comfort. The results show that students reported high satisfaction with the current lighting, indicating a positive perception of visual comfort. Moreover, the measured illumination levels in all areas met the JKR standards, confirming the adequacy of the lighting system. These findings highlight the importance of maintaining proper lighting standards to ensure a conducive learning environment. The study concludes that the current lighting setup effectively supports the workshop’s educational activities and provides a foundation for future improvements to optimise the environment further.
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