National Library of Uzbekistan
- Lamp efficacy
Lamp efficacy
Ensuring the lamp efficiently converts electricity into light (lm/W).
- Ballast classification
Ballast classification
Controlling the electricity supply to the lamp (Energy Efficiency Index).
- Luminaire distribution
Luminaire distribution
Controlling light emission using optics which bend and shape the light to the correct location.
- System efficacy
System efficacy
Combining optical and thermal control within the luminaire (luminaire lm/W).
- Presence/absence detection
Presence/absence detection
Providing lighting only when it’s needed.
- Daylight detection
Daylight detection
Reducing waste light during daylight hours.
- Constant illuminance
Constant illuminance
Producing the correct lighting levels for the duration of the maintenance period.
- Task-scene setting
Task-scene setting
Allowing the user to set scenes and adapt the lighting to different tasks.
- Timed off
Timed off
Automatic cut-off to turn all lights off during unoccupied hours.
- Task lighting
Task lighting
Lighting task areas with the correct amount of light.
- Zoning of lighting
Zoning of lighting
Zoning lighting in accordance to occupancy patterns or window location.
- Maintenance schedule
Maintenance schedule
Tailoring maintenance schedules in accordance to product age, performance and environment.
- Waste light
Waste light
Eliminating waste light which does not hit the intended target.
- Reflectance
Reflectance
Taking advantage of light which is reflected from the surface within the space.
- Visible smart metering
Visible smart metering
Enabling results of actions to be quickly seen as increased or decreased energy use to encourage responsible energy consumption.
Literary lighting: Thorn supply new National Library of Uzbekistan
The new National Library of Uzbekistan, named after AlisherNavoi, is one of the oldest and largest libraries in Central Asia, holds over 10 million publications, and is lit by Thorn.
The new 38,000 m² facility, in the heart of Tashkent city centre, includes an automated retrieval system (telelift), 13 reading rooms and study spaces, over 200 public computer terminals and a 1,200- seat conference centre.
Thorn’s lighting contract for the library building covers all types of commercial, decorative and exterior lighting, much of it specialised and chosen for its ability to create an exceptional learning environment and cultural space. Prestige areas feature recessed MenloSoft fluorescent luminaires, selected for their combination of direct and indirect light which provides increased ceiling brightness and good modelling. In addition to recessed Invincible II fluorescent lighting, sealed to IP65, and a wide range of LED luminaires.
Architect for the project was M.G.Burlakov and electrical installation was carried out by the TREST 12 public corporation.