APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS · IND-B

Flos lighting criteria begin with the space

A product family becomes useful only when its distribution, source quality, mounting and control behavior answer the conditions of a real project. The application grid below frames the technical questions that change across hospitality, retail, workplace, residential, cultural, education, healthcare and exterior environments. It is a starting point for specification, not a replacement for calculation, mock-up or local code review.

Eight contexts, eight different briefs

01

Hospitality

Layered ambient, accent and decorative light supports arrival, dining and overnight circulation. Evaluate 2700–3000 K, Ra 90+, low-level scene stability and source concealment.

02

Retail

Flexible beam angles, vertical illuminance and color rendition respond to changing merchandise. Track infrastructure must coordinate with ceiling loads and display plans.

03

Workplace

Task visibility, UGR review, daylight harvesting and occupancy schedules share priority. High efficacy alone does not establish visual comfort at screens or collaborative zones.

04

Residential

Warm dimming, intuitive scene control and quiet integration matter alongside sculptural presence. Driver access and source replacement deserve early planning.

05

Museums

Precise aiming and controlled spill support changing exhibitions. Conservation limits, spectral power distribution and scene recall affect the final approach.

06

Education

Uniform task light, glare control and understandable controls support varied teaching modes. Daylight response must avoid distracting swings in output.

07

Healthcare

Examination tasks, patient comfort and night observation produce competing light levels. Cleaning, maintenance access and documented electrical compliance are essential.

08

Exterior

IP rating, glare, mounting exposure and façade rhythm guide selection. Night-time aiming must be checked in the field to manage spill and neighborhood impact.

Selection trade-offs by application

DecisionOption AOption BVerification path
Efficacy vs visual comfortMaximize lm/W to reduce connected load.Prioritize distribution, UGR, CRI and perceived brightness.Compare photometric calculations, sightlines and a finish mock-up at equal task targets.
Integrated vs serviceableIntegrated components can reduce volume and refine form.Replaceable drivers or sources can simplify long-term repair.Document access, expected L70 lifetime, spare strategy and replacement responsibility.
Centralized vs distributed controlCentralized supervision offers common schedules and reporting.Distributed zones improve local flexibility and isolate some faults.Map addressing, network boundaries, override behavior and commissioning ownership.

Technical limits: luminous flux and beam data describe test conditions, not every installed surface; UGR is a modeled indicator and does not represent every view; IP ratings depend on complete installation; wireless controls may be affected by dense partitions and metal; 0–10V low-end behavior changes with driver and load; outdoor spill depends on aiming, mounting height and site geometry.

Translate an application into a luminaire brief

Provide geometry, use pattern, finishes and control expectations for an application-led review.