UGR, which stands for Unified Glare Rating, is the term used to describe the amount of glare generated by a lighting product. They are provided by a manufacturer to allow specifiers or contractors to determine how much discomfort could be caused by the luminaire when working under its light.
Importance of UGR in Offices
When specifying lighting for an office environment it is important to to consider the UGR rating of panels being installed to ensure that they are suitable for staff to work under for approximately 8 hours each day.
For a luminaire to be classified as low glare it must have a UGR of ≤19 at desk level.
There are a range of UGR requirements for a range of applications:
UGR <10 - Imperceptible
UGR <13 - Just perceptible
UGR <16 - Perceptible
UGR <19 - Just Acceptable
UGR <22 - Unacceptable
UGR <25 - Just uncomfortable
UGR <28 - Uncomfortable
Aurora’s Panels Ideal for Offices
Aurora’s successful and comprehensive LED panel range, which now has over 25 products, has always provided a solution for all applications, including the EdgeLite and EdgeLitePro panels which are both UGR <19 so suitable for use as office lighting.
For all enquiries regarding LED panels or for further information on office lighting requirements please contact us at [email protected] or (0) 1707 228 700.