This project involved Carparking lighting and access road lighting for a new development at Cox’s Quarry in Bath. At DFL, we love a challenge, and Cox's Quarry did not disappoint!
The final result
To give a complete analysis, we determined the effect of the development on the sensitive receptors identified by the survey and by the reports submitted by the ecologist, and the best way to do this was vertical grids, positioned in these areas. The boundary around the development was stipulated by the county ecologist and our model showed that no more than 0.5 lux would extend beyond this boundary. The nearby Special Areas of Consideration and Special Sites of Scientific Interest were covered in our report, which expertly covered off any expected questions, showed an accurate representation of the development and ensured the ecology remained unaffected.
Lead Designer, Kelly Smith, explained why this was such a complex project. "Cox’s Quarry was a bit more complex than most as each dwelling had three storeys, on top of that, not every dwelling had the same layout. But that complexity is what made it so interesting to work on. There was a definite sense of accomplishment when we met every requirement and it’s always a pleasure to see project come to fruition."
Image courtesy of Kiss House