2025 Design & Master Plan - South Dakota State University

section 3 – campus lighting
Exterior lighting on campus should be consistent and provide an
outdoor environment that is well-lit, safe and attractive. The light level
recommendations listed below are in accordance with the Illumination
Engineering Society (IES) Handbook, Ninth Edition and provide a baseline
for the development of a high-quality campus lighting plan.
Area Minimum Average Footcandle* Uniformity Ratio**
Campus Edge 3.0-4.0 6:1 (max)
Pedestrian Walkways 0.2 (min) to 1.2 (max) 6:1
Parking Lots 0.2, 0.6, 0.9* 4:1
Building Entry 5.0
Maintenance / Service 3.0
* Measurement equal to the light intensity of one candle at a distance of one foot.
** Ratio of average horizontal illumination to the minimum horizontal illumination.
In parking lot lighting design, uniformity and glare control are the most
important factors, as these elements have the greatest impact on nighttime
visibility. Uniformity and glare should take precedence over measured light
levels when evaluating outdoor lighting options.
In addition to achieving the recommended light levels and uniformity, lighting
design should consider the reduction of light trespass and sky glow, as well
as opportunities to reduce energy consumption.
Accent lighting should be considered for select areas on campus in order to
emphasize nighttime points of interest. Campus gateways, signage, unique
building facades, specimen trees, and public art pieces are all candidates
for the incorporation of accent lighting. Fixtures illuminating these features
should be controlled so as not to throw light beyond the intended focal point.
figure 3.1: campus standard pedestrian light fixture
Light Fixture:
Manufacturer: American Electric
Model: Contempo Series 245 250W Metal Halide Light; Style “A”
Finish: Satin Brushed
Pole:
Manufacturer: Flagpoles, Inc. Aluminum Lighting Standards
Model: #FPBB4310A-3B, 12 Foot Tapered Aluminum Shaft,
0.125 Inch Wall with Cast Aluminum Bell Transformer Base.
Finish: Satin Brushed
Base/Hardware:
Manufacturer: Hubbell Power Systems
Lighting Foundation: T1121248
Mounting Hardware: T112-0352
a:7
Note: Typical pedestrian light pole spacing along campus walks is
approximately 75 feet.