About
Get Luminance has been developed from research and provides an empirical basis for calculating luminance. Get Luminance measures what is ‘seen’ by a photograph and reflects the conditions experienced by users. It measures luminance in the prevailing light conditions, (rather than the pure colour with a controlled light source – the basis of most colorimeters). The aim is to:
- Provide and maintain good luminance contrast to create environments that are easier and safer to use by everyone.
- Provide a cost effective and easy-to-use tool.
- Facilitate assessing building compliance in commercial and public buildings and the public realm.
- Assist designers identify compliant designs during the design process.
- Support maintenance and asset management of existing assets.
- Demystify luminance contrast and make it a mainstream concern.
Get Luminance includes the 4 main calculation methods used worldwide:
- Simple difference
- Bowman Sapolinski
- Michelson
- Proportional difference
Who should use this App? Anyone concerned with safety and amenity in the built environment, such as certifiers/building control, access consultants, architects, designers, contractors, facilities managers, asset managers, disability groups, clients (building owners/tenants/employers etc), you and me.
