Can a design be a living document?

Designing lighting control systems can be a static, one-and-done process. Designers generate concepts, produce photometric calculations, add lighting controls, and then hand off the design to contractors and commissioning agents. In many instances, these design documents become obsolete as soon as they are printed, as designs typically evolve through the installation and commissioning process, making documentation outdated. This is particularly challenging when printed documentation is used, as there is an increased risk of losing the paper trail, often leaving facility teams without a reliable source of truth.

What if design documents could continue to inform, guide, and adapt throughout the life of a building? Can software enable a design document to stay connected to every stage of a project and every individual involved?

Solution: Design Software Makes NLC and LLLC Systems Easier and More Accurate

Visual® Lighting  is a comprehensive tool that helps lighting designs address code, specifications, and wellness needs for indoor and outdoor spaces, by providing: Fast and accurate photometric modeling using any manufacturer’s IES files  Intuitive layout tools that streamline calculations   Generation of digital documentation and submittals   Exportable files that transfer floor plans and product information to Visual™ Controls

Visual™ Controls builds on this foundation for lighting control systems, with: Suggestions for typical device types and quantities with Smart Room Logic Conversion of design intent to a code-compliant sequence of operations  Detection of potential design issues, such as missing connections and duplicate placements, with built-in audit rules  Automation and generation of riser diagrams, bills of material, and submittal requirements Connectivity to Visual Cloud for sharing of floor plans and risers with Visual Installer

Visual™ Installer uses project floor plans and risers from Visual Controls to ensure designs don’t stop at the printer with: Access to the latest designs, from a mobile device or Visual Controls, by syncing with the cloud Interactive product icons that display more device details Programming and testing of wireless devices, including luminaires available with wireless embedded controls (LLLC) Integrated mark-ups Visual Installer, a cloud-connected software, produces accurate and annotated as-builds serving as a lasting resource for future facility needs.

A Living Design Document and Process: How Software Enhances Collaboration

• • Lighting designers enjoy confidence that their design intent is maintained from concept to operation
  • Contractors receive clear, actionable documentation and mobile tools that support faster commissioning and better coordination
  • Facility teams retain a real-time, accurate view of what was installed and how it’s connected, facilitating continued energy and operational optimization
  • Building owners maximize the long-term ROI of their NLC and LLLC systems