Query
What are the baseline lux level values to be considered for a hostel building, with typical rooms, office, council room and dining area?
Response
Lux levels as recommended in NBC 2005, Part 8 Building Services—Section 1, lighting and ventilation for office, council and dining rooms has to be met. Appendix 7: Artificial Lighting levels for Residential Spaces (based on NBC 2005) in GRIHA v2015 can be referred to for lux level thresholds in residential spaces.