Lumen Recommendations for Common and Industrial Work Spaces
Light brightness requirements for common and industrial spaces differ greatly. To achieve consistent, bright environments, the fixture’s luminous flux (or lumen [lm], which is the SI unit of luminous flux) must be taken into consideration. By definition, the term “luminous flux” (lx) refers to the total amount of light energy emitted from a fixture in all directions.
The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) has published recommendations for lumen requirements in various locations. This article makes references to the IESNA Lighting Handbook for determining adequate lumen levels for various mainstream locations.