Lighting and acoustics in union: Enhancing environments through integration

Optimizing the impacts of lighting and acoustics by merging their designs is becoming more refined as the approach matures in the built environment—providing a dynamic range of concepts not seen in the past. This paper provides benchmarks and definitions for acoustics as well as design considerations for integrated acoustic luminaires. A case study with four different lighting and acoustic design concepts is also included to illustrate the impacts of different approaches.