Lighting control for Corridors
Top challenges when designing lighting for corridors
Comfort and user experience
Corridors are often passed through quickly, but lighting still affects the experience. Abrupt shut-off can cause discomfort, especially when people walk alone.
Smarter energy use
Corridor lighting is frequently operating at full brightness even when empty, leading to unnecessary energy consumption.
Emergency-ready lighting
Corridors are key parts of evacuation routes. Lighting is critical for safety, but manual emergency lighting testing can be time-consuming and prone to errors.
- Use ‘corridor hold’ functionality to avoid sudden darkness while adjacent meeting rooms are occupied. This creates a safer, more comfortable user experience.
- Follow lighting standards to provide appropriate levels of light for transition areas and emergency evacuation routes.
- Automate emergency lighting testing and reporting to help minimise human error and time on-site.
- Self-learning features can help to improve system efficiency and user comfort over time, activating the lighting along the corridor and in nearby zones ahead of movement.
Configuring your corridor lighting control system
Why choose a hybrid system design?
Fulfil any project requirements
Control, automate, integrate and digitally connect your system without technical limitations.
Adapt to changing layouts
Corridor areas and adjacent spaces can change over time. A hybrid solution with DALI and wireless controls allows you to easily scale your system to meet evolving needs.
Future-ready lighting control
As technology develops, a hybrid system will allow users to access new functionalities and features while keeping the same foundations of DALI and Bluetooth Mesh.
Why choose a wired system design?
Layouts are fixed
In some cases, corridor area layouts and adjacent meeting rooms are not expected to change over the life of the building. For such projects, fully wired DALI systems can be a suitable choice.
Reliable industry standard
A wired DALI system can meet basic requirements for lighting control without locking users into a single solution supplier.
Full automation and integration
Using a wired Application Controller gives users a wide range of automation options, and allows for integrations with other systems via options such as BACnet, Modbus, Tridium, MQTT and API.
Why choose a wireless system design?
Minimal complexity for renovations
Wireless systems are easy to install and configure via mobile app. Because no wiring is needed, they are an ideal choice for renovation projects.
Self-learning for better comfort and efficiency
Intelligent wireless systems can learn from real usage patterns to improve their performance, helping to save energy and improve the lighting experience.
Simple personal lighting control
QR code stickers placed below wirelessly controlled luminaires allow users to adjust the lighting to their personal preferences, helping them feel more comfortable and productive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should corridor lighting use sensors, and how can sudden darkness be avoided?
Using presence detection/absence sensors is the best practice for improving energy efficiency and user experience in corridors. To avoid sudden darkness, use delay-off functions or smart fade-outs that dim the lighting after the sensor no longer detects a user.
What is the recommended lighting strategy for corridor lighting in modern office spaces?
Corridor lighting should be safe, comfortable and efficient. When in use, ensure there is enough light for face visibility and orientation. Refer to EN 12464 for recommendations on illuminance levels, and consider features such as corridor hold for an improved user experience.
Can corridor lighting be dimmed or switched off when the space is empty, without compromising on safety and comfort?
The lighting can be dimmed or switched off when the corridor is not in use, as long as transitions are smooth. However, if users are occupying an adjacent room, switching off the corridor lighting may cause discomfort.
How do emergency lighting requirements influence the lighting control strategy?
Corridors are often part of emergency egress routes, so dedicated emergency luminaires must remain functional during power loss. Automated testing and monitoring can help with compliance and minimise human error during manual checks.