First attempt at lighting design

[duckcarver]

I am finalizing plans for a barn to house my toys and a woodworking workshop. I created a separate thread on the general board for feedback on the building plans (http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1633507#post1633507). My building will be pole barn construction consisting of a 34' x 40' building with 14'-6" eves and 8/12 attic storage trusses. The attic will be 14' x 40' x 8'. This part of the building will not be insulated for the foreseeable future (other than bubble foil under the metal roof). It will have an attached, enclosed 12' x 26' x8' lean-to. The remaining 14' of the lean-to will be open for firewood storage and covering part of a dog kennel. The 12' x 26' area of the building will be framed in, insulated and used for a carving workshop.

In an attempt to estimate electrical costs, I prepared the attached lighting plan based on my review of many threads and discussions on this great website. It may be apparent, but if not, I have no experience with this and little idea of what I'm doing. In concept, I am considering lighting the workshop with four 8' T8 lights (4 4' bulbs each) spaced evenly on the 8' ceiling. The boat storage area would have 11 8' T8s on the 14'-6" ceiling, plus 2 4' T8s over/near the attic stairs. The attic, which I only plant to use for storage of bulky, seasonal items would have minimal lighting consisting of three 8' T8s. In addition, I am thinking about two floodlights under the eaves of the front elevation and a light at the front door.

I welcome any and all feedback and criticism. Thanks in advance.

 

[Zengineer]

Stick to all 4' long T8 bulbs, even in your 8 footers. Means you only have to carry one type of spares, and they are much easier to transport. (not sure if that's what you intended, the way it was written made me wonder if this was your plan or not)

I'd probably add a light between the 2 garage doors on the front as well. Either put lights over each door, or on each side of the door. (ie; 2 lights overhead, or 3 lights - one on each side and one in the middle)

Inside, make sure your rows nearest the wall won't get blocked by the garage door when open, but space them at least 2' from the wall as well. 3' would be better.

The rest looks pretty good to me. You might want to consider a simple fixture and CFL's over top of the stairs, easier to package/more flexible than a 4' long fixture in that space.