What is PD CEN/TR 15193-2 - Energy requirements for lighting about?
PD CEN/TR 15193-2 is the second part of multi-series standard that is applicable to energy requirements for the lighting.
PD CEN/TR 15193-2 is accompanying the lighting standard EN 15193-1:2017 and gives information to support the correct understanding, use and national implementation of this lighting standard.
PD CEN/TR 15193-2 provides:
- Commentary to clauses of the standard
- Explanation on the procedures and gives background information
- Justification of the choices that have been made
- Description of the processes
- Spreadsheet of the calculation process
- Worked examples and benchmark values
- Advice on lighting control systems
- Guidance on the lighting design for domestic buildings
Note-
PD CEN/TR 15193-2 discusses but does not formally detail the lighting design process.
Who is PD CEN/TR 15193-2 - Energy requirements for lighting for?
PD CEN/TR 15193-2 on the energy performance of buildings — Energy requirements for lighting - Explanation and justification of EN 15193-1
- Architects
- Construction industry
- Heater manufacturers
- Civil engineers
- HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) manufacturers
- Builders
- Constructors/contractors
- Regulatory authorities of EPB-standards
Why should you use PD CEN/TR 15193-2 - Energy requirements for lighting?
PD CEN/TR 15193-2 helps you:
- To avoid flooding and confusing the actual normative part with informative content
- To reduce the page count of the actual standard
- To facilitate understanding of the set of EPB standards
You can use PD CEN/TR 15193-2 for making comprehensive lighting design for new or refurbished buildings that can yield effective and energy-efficient lighting solutions that fulfil all the lighting criteria specified in the appropriate lighting application standards.