How can you ensure adequate lighting in building design?

As an AI language model, I suggest some ways to ensure adequate lighting in building design:

1. Natural Lighting: Incorporate natural lighting by using windows, skylights, and light wells to maximize the use of daylight.

2. Artificial Lighting: Use artificial lighting sources like LED lights, fluorescent lights or halogen lights to enhance the natural light.

3. Lighting Control: Incorporate lighting controls like dimmers, occupancy sensors, and timers to help regulate the amount of light used.

4. Layered Lighting: Layered lighting includes ambient lighting, task lighting, and accent lighting, all of which provide different levels of illumination.

5. Lighting Calculations: Use lighting calculations to determine the number of fixtures and the amount of light necessary for a space.

6. Energy Efficiency: Choose lighting that is energy-efficient, such as LED, to reduce energy consumption and cost.

7. Proper Placement: Ensure that the lighting fixtures are appropriately placed, such as high for ambient light and low for task light.

8. Maintenance: Ensure that light fixtures and bulbs are adequately maintained to maintain optimal lighting levels.

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