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Dear Readers, Welcome to this issue of Lighting Today. I hope that 2015 has been a pleasant year for you so far; and I thought I’d share a bit of my personal thoughts on architectural lighting. Prior to this role as Editor of this magazine, my knowledge of lighting design had been rather minimal; lights were just a basic necessity for use indoors and at night, powered by simple on-off switches. Sure, I knew about street lighting and façade lighting, but their importance and creative elements hardly crossed my mind. Now, one and a half years later and after putting together six issues of Lighting Today, I find myself having what I’d call an “occupational habit”; my eyes often wandering up to ceilings and walls, evaluating how the lighting design affects me consciously and subconsciously. It is really incredible though, how technology has given lighting designers countless design possibilities which are unique yet relevant to the overall concept. Gracing this issue is the splendid lighting design of the Tua Pek Kong Temple here in Bukit Timah, Singapore, by lighting designers from Light Collab. As with any cultural building or place of worship, the right ambience within the compound and from the exterior creates an air of reverence and respect for culture and tradition. Read on to find out how Light Collab gave the temple’s lighting design a facelift. Also in this issue, check out a range of specially selected interior and exterior lighting design projects and products, as well as comprehensive previews and reviews of international exhibitions within the lighting industry. Happy reading!
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Light Talk by Martin Klaasen
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Lighting in the News
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Show Preview • Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition • Thailand Lighting Fair 2015 • Shanghai International Lighting Fair
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Show Review • Light India • LED Expo Delhi
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Special Feature • A Closer Look: Lear Hsieh • Airstar Night Light
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Cover Story Tua Pek Kong Temple, Singapore
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Lighting Façades and Landscapes • Melbourne Airport • Angsana Xi’An Lintong Resort • Private Residence Backyard Lighting
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Lighting Spatial Envelopes • Pencil & Monk Design Studio • Sofitel So Hotel • Opera Café • Fera Restaurant @ Claridge’s
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Lighting Controls • NuBryte Smart Home Lighting and Safety Console • connecDIM: Decentralised Light Management 2.0 • Kingspan Launches ZerO Energy Lighting Solution to Cut Business Energy Costs
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or how the Chinese Lighting Designers Association is taking off where PLDA left…
Through my frequent travel in the region and China specifically, as well as my years of being “around” in the business of lighting design in this part of the world, it is not a surprise that I have developed close ties with the lighting enthusiasts, designers and manufacturers, certainly when it comes to promoting the benefits of better lighting design, for most of us a daily passion. With the unfortunate demise of the Professional Lighting Design Association last year, a void was created with many of the former PLDA members left feeling abandoned by their association. Most of us switched over to the IALD (the International Association of Lighting Designers) headquartered in the USA, but with still this need for a complementary association more engrained with the ways of working in the Asia Pacific. The Chinese Lighting Design Association (CLDA) was set up several years ago in consultation and with the blessing of the PLDA at the time, with MOU’s signed between the organisations for cooperation, exchange of programs and joined activities. A similar cooperation agreement was signed with the IALD. The void that was created with the demise of the PLDA now seems to be gradually filled in by the CLDA who is spreading its wings more actively over the last year or so supported by some of the former PLDA members. The CLDA is an exclusive membership limited in numbers and open to Chinese lighting designers only, with the members under scrutiny to perform and deliver quality work throughout the year, failing which their membership maybe revoked. In other words, membership to the CLDA is subject to performance and continued delivery of quality work. In order to help assess and maintain these levels of quality the CLDA is assisted by an International Advisory Council (IAC) of which I am a member. The role of the IAC members (most of whom are previously PLDA members) is to safeguard the integrity and the professionalism of our profession by its members. The CLDA further promotes the role of the lighting designer and the importance of good lighting design through a platform it calls the Declaration of Green (DOG). Yes, a lot of abbreviations, I know. The DOG focuses on the sustainability of lighting (green) and the benefits of better lighting design. Till recently, DOG’s had been held on a nearly monthly basis in various key cities throughout China, but since November last year the CLDA is exploring overseas opportunities as well with its first DOG event held in Hong Kong during the Autumn Light Fair. The objectives are two-fold; first it wants to promote lighting design in China and as such the CLDA offers to be a portal into the Chinese market for overseas designers potentially through cooperation with local Chinese lighting designers. Secondly, it also wants to export the Chinese lighting design brand overseas. Chinese lighting designers are coming of age (as do many of the in China manufactured lighting products) and with the ever expanding reach of multi-national property and infra-structure developers the outreach of Chinese lighting designers becoming active overseas is rapidly growing. This offers in turn opportunities for cooperation with overseas
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lighting designers. It is this international bilateral cooperation that will help grow the Chinese lighting design industry as an accepted force not only in China but also abroad. This year’s DOG event schedule is already pretty much lined up with a mix of events in China and abroad. Based on last year’s DOG success in Hong Kong the fair organisation has asked the CLDA back for its spring edition. Other overseas events are being planned in Milano (during Euroluce at the Salone di Mobile) and Singapore. Each of the events will have a mix of International and Chinese lighting designers as guest speakers sharing their experiences. I have been invited to a few of them and look forward to contribute my little piece of mind. My vested interest is of course my continued project activities in Asia Pacific and China specifically where I have now been active for more than 20 years. Through the CLDA and the DOG platforms we have excellent ways to educate and reach out to the public and project related stakeholders. It is noteworthy to mention that the CLDA now also facilitates the first certified lighting designer’s course at the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute in Chongqing. I had the pleasure to visit and address the students last year as part of their curriculum (English language proficiency is mandatory!) and was impressed by their level and quality of work. The CLDA is clearly moving ahead and providing new horizons to the lighting design fraternity in this part of the world, gradually filling part of the void left behind by the PLDA. Elsewhere in this issue you will find an interview with the president of the CLDA and its plans for the future.
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ZHAGA CONSORTIUM STARTS WORK ON NEW SPECIFICATION FOR COB LED ARRAYS In response to feedback from a broad range of stakeholders, the new Zhaga Book will specify a family of six rectangular or square LED modules with different dimensions.
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he Zhaga Consortium, which develops specifications for interchangeable LED light sources, is now working on a new Book that will include Chip-on-Board (COB) LED arrays. COB arrays are already in widespread use throughout the LED lighting industry, but different manufacturers offer a wide range of alternative sizes. This creates problems for luminaire makers and other stakeholders such as COB holder suppliers, and limits their options to use alternative products from different suppliers without changing their luminaire or holder designs. “We consulted many luminaire makers, and received broad support for our plans to standardize this type of LED light source,” said Musa Unmehopa, Secretary General of the Zhaga Consortium. “These companies asked us to standardize properties such as the mechanical dimensions of the module, the position of electrodes, and the diameter of the light-emitting surface.” Zhaga standardization removes arbitrary variations in a small number of parameters, in order to enable interchangeability of LED light sources. For customers, this simplifies the comparison and selection of products. For COB-array makers, this will allow a focus on areas where they can offer value-added differentiation to customers, such as thermal properties, quality of light or luminous efficacy. “For Zhaga Books to be successful, they need to reflect the wishes of the market,” said Unmehopa. “We welcome any input from COB makers or other companies, who are invited to join Zhaga and contribute to the ongoing discussions.” Specification details The new Zhaga Book will define LED light engines comprising rectangular and square LED modules with a circular lightemitting surface (LES) and a separate LED driver. The Book will define a family of modules with different dimensions. In the majority of cases, modules that are compliant with the new Book will employ COB technology* for the lightemitting section. However, the Zhaga specification will not prevent the use of alternative technology approaches. To lay the groundwork for the new Book, Zhaga analysed the main COB-array products on the market, and checked the
requirements of luminaire makers. After extensive discussion it was decided to specify a family of six rectangular or square modules, with the following PCB dimensions: 12 x 15 mm, 16 x 19 mm, 19 x 19 mm, 20 x 24 mm, 24 x 24 mm, and 28 x 28 mm. The circular LES sizes defined in the new Book will correspond to the LES categories specified in several current Zhaga Books that cover spotlight modules (Books 3, 5, 10 and 11). The circular LES sizes defined in the new Book will correspond to the LES categories specified in several current Zhaga Books that cover spotlight modules (Books 3, 5, 10 and 11). COB LED arrays are used both with and without holders, depending on the luminaire type and application. It is likely that the new Zhaga Book will also include specifications for these holders. In common with other Zhaga specifications, the new Book will only restrict the parameters necessary to enable interchangeability. In addition to PCB dimensions and thickness, such parameters are likely to include the location of the LES centre point; the position and size of the electrode positions; and the location of the thermal measurement point. Screw holes will be optional, since many COB arrays are mounted directly using a thermal interface material. However, if screw holes are used then their position and size should conform to the Zhaga specification. As part of the Book-writing process, Zhaga will discuss whether other features should be part of the specification. This may include the addition of a current-setting resistor to the board, for example, or the addition of a temperature sensor to prevent over-temperature operation. (footnote) * Chip-on-board or COB is a manufacturing technology in which the LED chips are mounted directly onto a PCB or printed circuit board. The phosphor coating necessary to produce white light is either applied to each individual chip, or applied across the entire array.
About Zhaga Zhaga is a global lighting-industry consortium that is developing specifications to enable the interchange of LED light engines, modules and drivers made by different manufacturers.
CONTACT LENS MERGES PLASTICS AND ACTIVE ELECTRONICS VIA 3-D PRINTING
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s part of a project demonstrating new 3-D printing techniques, Princeton researchers have embedded tiny light-emitting diodes into a standard contact lens, allowing the device to project beams of colored light. Michael McAlpine, the lead researcher, cautioned that the lens is not designed for actual use — for one, it requires an external power supply. Instead, he said the team created the
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device to demonstrate the ability to “3-D print” electronics into complex shapes and materials. “This shows that we can use 3-D printing to create complex electronics including semiconductors,” said McAlpine, an assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering. “We were able to 3-D print an entire device, in this case an LED.”
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To conduct the research, the team built a new type of 3-D printer that McAlpine described as “somewhere between off-the-shelf and really fancy.” Dan Steingart, an assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and the Andlinger Center, helped design and build the new printer, which McAlpine estimated cost in the neighborhood of $20,000.
Michael McAlpine, an assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Princeton, is leading a research team that uses 3-D printing to create complex electronics devices such as this light-emitting diode, shown here printed on curved glass. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
The hard contact lens is made of plastic. The researchers used tiny crystals, called quantum dots, to create the LEDs that generated the colored light. Different size dots can be used to generate various colors. “We used the quantum dots [also known as nanoparticles] as an ink,” McAlpine said. “We were able to generate two different colors, orange and green.” The contact lens is also part of an ongoing effort to use 3-D printing to assemble diverse, and often hard-to-combine, materials into functioning devices. In the recent past, a team of Princeton professors including McAlpine created a bionic ear out of living cells with an embedded antenna that could receive radio signals. Yong Lin Kong, a researcher on both projects, said the bionic ear presented a different type of challenge. “The main focus of the bionic ear project was to demonstrate the merger of electronics and biological materials,” said Kong, a graduate student in mechanical and aerospace engineering. Kong, the lead author of a Oct. 31 article describing the current work in the journal Nano Letters, said that the contact lens project, on the other hand, involved the printing of active electronics using diverse materials. The materials were often mechanically, chemically or thermally incompatible — for example, using heat to shape one material could inadvertently destroy another material in close proximity. The team had to find ways to handle these incompatibilities and also had to develop new methods to print electronics, rather than use the techniques commonly used in the electronics industry. “For example, it is not trivial to pattern a thin and uniform coating of nanoparticles and polymers without the involvement of conventional microfabrication techniques, yet the thickness and uniformity of the printed films are two of the critical parameters that determine the performance and yield of the printed active device,” Kong said. To solve these interdisciplinary challenges, the researchers collaborated with Ian Tamargo, who graduated this year with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry; Hyoungsoo Kim, a postdoctoral research associate and fluid dynamics expert in the mechanical and aerospace engineering department; and Barry Rand, an assistant professor of electrical engineering and the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment. McAlpine said that one of 3-D printing’s greatest strengths is its ability to create electronics in complex forms. Unlike traditional electronics manufacturing, which builds circuits in flat assemblies and then stacks them into three dimensions, 3-D printers can create vertical structures as easily as horizontal ones. “In this case, we had a cube of LEDs,” he said. “Some of the wiring was vertical and some was horizontal.”
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McAlpine said that he does not envision 3-D printing replacing traditional manufacturing in electronics any time soon; instead, they are complementary technologies with very different strengths. Traditional manufacturing, which uses lithography to create electronic components, is a fast and efficient way to make multiple copies with a very high reliability. Manufacturers are using 3-D printing, which is slow but easy to change and customize, to create molds and patterns for rapid prototyping. Prime uses for 3-D printing are situations that demand flexibility and that need to be tailored to a specific use. For example, conventional manufacturing techniques are not practical for medical devices that need to be fit to a patient’s particular shape or devices that require the blending of unusual materials in customized ways. “Trying to print a cellphone is probably not the way to go,” McAlpine said. “It is customization that gives the power to 3-D printing.” In this case, the researchers were able to custom 3-D print electronics on a contact lens by first scanning the lens, and feeding the geometric information back into the printer. This allowed for conformal 3-D printing of an LED on the contact lens. Besides McAlpine, Kong, Tamargo, Kim, Rand and Steingart, the researchers involved in the project included postdoctoral researchers Blake Johnson, Maneesh Gupta and Tae-Wook Koh, and graduate student Huai-An Chin. Support for the project was provided by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
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LIGHTING DESIGN FORUM: THE NEW SUMMIT FOR LIGHTING EXPERTS AND DESIGNERS
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he Lighting Design Forum was held on Tuesday, 25 November 2014 at the National Design Centre in Singapore. The main aim of the Lighting Design Forum is to congregate experts, designers and students involved in the study of architecture, design and lighting design every year. Sponsored by Reggiani, Performance in Lighting and Eye Lighting Asia Pacific, this inaugural event was promoted by Roberto Baggio, General Manager of Performance in Lighting Singapore and supported by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (ICCS), DesignSingapore Council and the Professional Lighting Design Convention (PLDC). ICCS President Federico Donato introduced the Guest of Honour, Dr Gianluca Rubagotti, Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Italy in Singapore who delivered the welcome speech. After presenting the programme and objective of the Lighting Design Forum, Baggio welcomed Jean Wee, Director of the National Heritage Board, who spoke about the importance of light and the significance of the year 2015 which has been announced by UNESCO as the International Year of Light. The great idea of a lighting design forum sparked from an ambition to create a place for professionals in the lighting business where ideas and best practices can be unveiled and shared. “We wanted to create a new meeting point for designers, students and lecturers to meet and exchange ideas, goals and aims about past experiences and future ones. 2015 will be the International Year of Light and I thought it was the perfect moment to drive this new initiative.” said Baggio. With the participation of prestigious speakers, experts in lighting, the theme of the conference’s first edition was the lighting of historic art and monuments. Louis and Emmanuel Clair from Light
Cibles explained creative architectural lighting approaches of world heritage sites when design is governed by conservation restrictions on drilling and using screws, from Mont Saint-Michel in France to the lighting concept of Indonesia’s Borobudur. Serena Tellini and Francesco Iannone from Consuline presented their discovery named the Monza Method – a new technique for lighting historic art, giving a practical demonstration on how the correct approach can lead to a deeper understanding of the artist’s work. Earlier on Monday, 24 November, Tellini and Iannone conducted a student workshop and training for the Lighting Design Forum staff with a focus on their Monza Method. Baggio added: “People in Asia, from China to Indonesia, are discovering the importance of their origins and finding a cause for preserving prestigious monuments and retrieving pieces of art. We think that 100 museums will open next year in China. The key role and great opportunities of heritage lighting are so huge that we could not ignore them.” Find out more about the Lighting Design Forum at www.lightingdesignforum.com.
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STG AEROSPACE INSTALLS LITEMOOD® IN LATIN AMERICA
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eading aircraft cabin lighting company STG Aerospace is delighted to announce that Copa Airlines has become the latest airline to install its liTeMood® retrofit LED lighting system representing the first airline in Latin America to complete a 737-800 liTeMood® installation. With many of their 737NG fleet installed with Boeing Sky Interior, Copa Airlines looked for a cost effective solution to upgrade and harmonise the look and feel of cabin interiors of the older aircraft installed with fluorescent lighting. The liTeMood® installation followed an on-wing demonstration in Panama during 2014. Founded in 1947, Copa Airlines serves as Panama’s flag carrier flying more than 11 million passengers a year to destinations in 30 countries in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. liTeMood® is a versatile, programmable, fully plug-andplay system which can be installed quickly and easily and offers a highly cost-effective upgrade for airlines seeking to improve passenger experience and increase yields. It features significantly increased reliability over traditional
lighting systems, thereby reducing ongoing maintenance and operational costs, and also delivers important environmental benefits. Not only is liTeMood® up to 40kg lighter than original-fit fluorescent lighting, it also consumes 70% less power, increasing both the aircraft’s fuel and electrical efficiency. Despite the simplicity of its design, liTeMood® incorporates the latest research into the effects of ambient lighting on individual passenger comfort and wellbeing and, as a result of its versatility, can also be applied to achieve impactful brand differentiation. Marcus Williams, Director of Sales & Marketing added: “As the first ever liTeMood® installation in Latin America, this is an important win for STG Aerospace and we’re looking forward to the opportunity to work closely with Copa Airlines going forward. With the Latin American aviation industry continuing to exhibit strong growth and representing a strategically important market for us, we’re keen to promote liTeMood®’s many benefits across the region”.
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JONATHAN SPEIRS SCHOLARSHIP FUND – 2014 WINNER ANNOUNCED
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he Trustees of the Jonathan Speirs Scholarship Fund are pleased to announce that its 2014 award has been made to Cashel Brown, a post-graduate student of Lighting Design at Edinburgh Napier University. Cashel, who holds a degree in architecture from the Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (ESALA), University of Edinburgh was selected from a strong field of candidates drawn from
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a wide variety of schools of architecture in the UK and US. A detailed selection process ultimately determined that the combination of Cashel’s passion for light and the strong recommendation received from his university made him the worthy winner of the £10,000 scholarship. The funding will be used to support his ongoing education and investigation into the relationship between light and architecture.
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Chairman of the JSSF John Roake spoke on behalf of the Trustees of the Jonathan Speirs Scholarship Fund: “We are delighted to have made this second award. Whilst the selection process was every bit as demanding as our inaugural award in 2013, it was a unanimous decision to offer a scholarship to Cashel Brown. As a graduate architect who is now engaged in a postgraduate course in lighting design, Cashel absolutely represents the quality and type of student this award was originally aimed at. We have no doubt that the financial support will help him immensely as he makes his way in his chosen profession as a Lighting Designer.” Cashel Brown commented: “I feel extremely privileged to have received the second Jonathan Speirs Scholarship, and intend to use the opportunity to fuel my passion for lighting design.” John Roake concluded with a plea for ongoing support: “Once again this award has only been made possible as a result of the incredible generosity of a number of companies and individuals who came forward with donations. It is our stated intention that we
will make a minimum of one award each year until 2023. To that end we still need further financial help. We would therefore like to use this opportunity to appeal to companies, professional practices and individuals who both knew Jonathan or benefitted from his incredible insight into light and architecture to give generously going into the future.” Details of the Jonathan Speirs Scholarship Fund, including ways to donate, are available at www.jssf.org.uk.
LUMINUS APPOINTS MARK PUGH, LED INDUSTRY VETERAN, AS VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING experience to the company adding new depth and market knowledge to the Luminus executive management team. Before joining Luminus, Mark co-founded Xicato in July 2007 and was instrumental in creating the “LED Module” category for the SSL industry. Over the last 7 years at Xicato, he developed the product and business strategy establishing Xicato’s dominant position in the critical lighting designer and specification market. Prior to Xicato, Mark was a founding member of the Lumileds joint venture (JV) between Hewlett Packard and Philips. Mark was based in the Netherlands and was responsible for manufacturing and marketing. He successfully established and cultivated numerous global partnerships, channels and developed new markets. Mark later became the Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Marketing as the JV expanded in 1999 starting new businesses for Lumileds such as LED backlighting for televisions and displays.
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uminus Devices, Inc., a global manufacturer of high-performance LEDs and solid-state light sources, announced today the appointment of Mark Pugh as Vice President of Marketing. Mark brings tremendous solid state lighting (SSL)
“We are delighted to have Mark join our executive team,” said Dr. Decai Sun, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Luminus. “It is a testament to the expansion of our intellectual property portfolio and growing market traction that we can continue to attract top industry leaders such as Mark to join the team and help fulfill our vision.” “Luminus offers the market a never before seen portfolio of solutions aimed at multiple market segments, said Mark Pugh. “From high volume consumer and commercial applications like retrofit lamps and general illumination fixtures to high value specialty lighting applications in medical, entertainment and projection displays. Luminus is poised to become the market leader in high quality LED light sources. I am honored to be joining this organization to help build upon and accelerate its success. It is an exciting time in the history of Luminus.”
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ARCHITAINMENT LIGHTING APPOINTS PAUL HILL AS KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER
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rchitainment Lighting Ltd. Is thrilled to announce the newest member to the team, Paul Hill, who has been appointed the role of Key Account Manager with immediate effect. Paul previously worked for Architainment from May 2006 to November 2010 and left to fulfil his travelling dreams, now with a renewed sense of energy and sense of self-accomplishment Paul rejoins the team and we couldn’t be happier. During his time in the industry and previous time here at Architainment, Paul has gained a wealth of experience, brings valuable know-how and will be a great asset to the sales team. He will contribute directly to Architainment’s overall growth strategy by increasing offerings to both existing and new clients. Commenting on his position, Paul said: “I’m really pleased to be back with the team at Architainment, working with friends offering great products and great service.” Commenting on the new appointment, Managing Director, Nic Tolkien said: “It’s great to have Paul back in the Architainment Team again. In the past 4 years Architainment has grown and developed significantly so having Paul back here to add his experience and industry knowledge to our strong portfolio of products and services is an excellent move forwards for the Company and a great start to 2015.” For further information please contact Architainment’s sales team at sales@architainment.co.uk / 01494 471340 or by visiting the company website www.architainment.co.uk.
THE LIGHTING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (LIA) SECURES £1.3M FUNDING FROM THE REGIONAL GROWTH FUND (ROUND 6)
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he UK’s Lighting Industry received a huge boost this week as the Lighting Industry Association received a share of the Government’s Regional Growth Fund to further develop its laboratory services (LIA Laboratories) and new Lighting Training Academy. The funds will help the Lighting Industry Association create a new Lighting Testing Laboratory to cope with increased demand, which will house a unique R&D centre that will be available for UK manufacturers to use and develop new lighting products. Alongside the new laboratory, the Lighting Industry Association will also build a Lighting Academy that will provide education, learning and awareness services for the whole lighting supply chain. Being sited at the Lighting Industry Association’s HQ in Telford, means that the courses will have a distinctly ‘hand-on’ feel and will help drive the introduction of new lighting technology and low energy initiatives. “These new facilities will be a fantastic asset for the industry,” said Steve Davies, CEO. “It will shorten lead times for the introduction of new products especially for the UK SME market as well as raising awareness of the potential of such products – consequently jobs will be secured and
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created both within the Lighting Industry Association itself but also across the Lighting Industry as a whole”. The Lighting Academy will be a unique proposition for the industry. Whilst the Lighting Industry Association will continue to deliver and develop its well-respected technical content for the lighting industry, the scope will increase to include the retail and wholesale aspects of the market. It is envisaged that specifiers and designers will also benefit as courses are developed over the next 12 months. Already the UK’s largest independent lighting test laboratory, the new facility will house new ‘state-of-the-art’ testing equipment that ordinarily would be out of reach of many of the Lighting SME’s. The LIA Laboratories is already accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to ISO/IEC 17065, “General requirements for the competence for product certification”, the main ISO standard used for certifying a products safety and performance and has plans to extend its capability for European and world-wide accreditation services. The award is subject to the clearance of satisfactory due diligence.
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STUDENTS PASS WITH FLYING COLORS ASSISTED BY HARMAN’S MARTIN PROFESSIONAL AT 2014 SINGAPORE NIGHT FESTIVAL
Photo Credit: Martin Professional Pte Ltd.
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aking inspiration from a swarm of butterflies in midflight, a group of students from Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) developed the unique ‘Flights of Fancy’ display for the 2014 Singapore Night Festival. The installation, which was the culmination of the University’s 10-week Urban Lighting course, used the Singapore National Design Centre’s expansive space to bring a true on-of-a-kind experience to life with help from HARMAN’s Martin Professional Exterior 400 LED lighting fixtures. Throughout the University’s Urban Lighting course, students learned about the effects of both natural and artificial light on space as well as fundamental design concepts. The students then had the opportunity to develop an installation for the Singapore Night Festival as part of their final course project and according to the SUTD student team leader, Kenickie Cher Jia Jun, Martin Professional fixtures were crucial in bringing the team’s vision for ’Flights of Fancy’ to life. Created by the careful positioning of lights and shadows, ‘Flights of Fancy’ offered unique effects depending on the time of day to ensure no experience was the same—not even for two people standing beside each other. The display featured a large floating sculpture made of hanging dichroic films, a reflective material the team used to mimic butterflies ascending into the sky. To do this the SUTD student team needed a large, tall space with white walls and used eight Marin Exterior 400s, a MAC 700 Profile, and a MAC 250 Krypton to produce a powerful light for reflections. “One of the things we liked about the Martin fixtures was our ability to program a dynamic design,” said Kenickie. “The installation became ever-changing, and that made the experience unique for each visitor. The strong light source amplified the colors of the reflections and refractions created by the dichroic film, creating the full effect that our
team had envisioned from the beginning.” The Martin fixtures were concealed in two floor boxes below the floating sculpture and programmed to gradually change intensity and direction. Each box contained four Exterior 400 fixtures that provided color washes that were slowly dimmed and then brighten constantly over time. “The Martin fixtures were extremely powerful and effective,” said Lighting Designer Shigeki Fujii, the students’ course instructor. “The dimming and movement of the lighting fixtures truly amplified the colors and the effects of the display. Most observers did not even notice the lights were changing intensity and direction, they thought the effect was simply due to the wind.” The SUTD team also programmed Martin’s MAC 700 Profile and MAC 250 Krypton moving head fixtures slowly move across the sculpture. Additionally, the lightweight of the dichroic films and the subtle movement of air throughout the space paired with the lighting effects helped animate the color reflections into a sea of shimmering lights. “Space, material and light source were the three most important components of the design,” said Fujii. “The space had to be white because it need to receive reflected light as a canvas and we also wanted daylight in the space to allow for dramatic effect changes from day to night. The light source had to be powerful and sharp to create crisp reflections on the space as well as programmable to allow us to amplify the dynamic effects.” According to Fujii, the fixtures were instrumental in helping the student team develop one of the most powerful pieces in the festival, “the students would not have been able to complete their final project without the support of Martin’s team and the outstanding quality of their products!” For more information, please visit: www.martin.com.
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CRESTRON ASIA ANNOUNCES WAVE OF TOP MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENT
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restron Asia Limited (Crestron Asia), is globally known as a leading manufacturer of advanced control and automation systems. Over past decades, Crestron Asia keeps relentless innovations and sets new standard for the industry, demonstrating industry-leading technologies through its 22 regional offices across Asia.
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Lam will be responsible for the alignment and prioritization of company investments, ensuring operational excellence, the best practices and policies are centred on internal and external benefits across the company.
Tony Yeung Named Chairman To lead a team of experienced and passionate professionals, with immediate effect, Mr. Tony Yeung, Director of Crestron Asia, will be moving into a new role as Chairman of Crestron Asia which focuses on strategic initiatives for company growth. Mr. Yeung’s leadership and strong background bring an intimate knowledge to the company; also motivate the team to achieve further success with his guidance.
Team Up and Go Further Together Crestron Asia welcomes to our Board Mr. Stuart Craig, the Crestron Electronics US Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Asia Pacific Region. Mr. Craig oversees business across Australia & New Zealand, China, India, Japan, North East Asia, and South East Asia to contribute his depth of industry experience, level-headed approach and insightful ideas which help lead the company to its next phase of innovation. Specifically Mr. Craig will direct the sales, marketing and support functions across the Asia Pacific Region.
Harry Lam Appointed as COO Mr. Harry Lam is promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Crestron Asia which oversees all finance, administration and logistics aspects of the company. In this new role, Mr.
With this forward-thinking team in the leadership position, Crestron Asia is confident to tap on potential new markets and drive the company’s growth toward its next decades of success and beyond.
EDISON OPTO INTRODUCES THE INDUSTRY’S BRIGHTEST FLASH ES03
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ith the increasing demand for smartphones, the market request for mobile phone pixel has been rising. To provide the best photography effects for customers, mobile phone manufacturers require the specification of phone flash should be upgraded. At present, the brightness range of Flash LEDs is between 180~280lm, with each smartphone using 1-2 LED pieces. Benefitting from the booming up smartphone market, the usage volume of Flash LED has continued to grow. Aiming for the business opportunity, the Taiwanese LED packaging manufacturer, Edison Opto, has invested in the R&D and production of Flash LED, and introduced the industry’s brightest Flash ES03 which breaks through the technology threshold to obtain the exclusive phosphor film patent. The package size of Flash ES03 is 2.0x1.6mm (2016) which is the mainstream dimension in Flash LED market. Flash ES03 gives off high brightness (320lm which is driven by 1A) within ultra small emitting area (only 1.1x1.1mm).
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Compared with the traditional spray coating process, phosphor film features high color uniformity and can achieve the optimum brightness performance with second optical design (the efficiency is higher than spray process by 10%). Furthermore, the small package dimension makes design more flexible especially suitable for closely packed LED array module. In the aspect of color temperature control, the CCT range of ES03 is much narrower than spray process which demonstrates that Edison Opto can control the color consistency effectively and provide stable quality products. Flash ES03 has been introduced into mobile phone flash market and successfully entered the supply chain of leading cell phone manufacturers. Besides, Flash ES03 can be applied in automotive lighting and medical applications (such as endoscope). In addition to the white ES03, Edison Opto has also launched full-color Flash LED products which can be widely used in warning lights, stage lights, mood lighting and decorative lighting.
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LG CHEM LEADS WORLD’S BIGGEST BUILDING INSTALLATION OF OLED LIGHTING AT SNU
Photo Credits: LG Chem Top Korean university library selects OLED lighting because it offers eye comfort with no glare.
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G Chem., Ltd., the world’s largest OLED light panel manufacturer has unveiled the world’s biggest building installation of OLED lighting at the inauguration ceremony for Seoul National University’s new main library. LG Chem supplied 1,100 OLED light panels for reading lights at the KwanJeong Library at Korea’s premier university. Seoul National University (SNU) adopted OLED lighting for the library’s reading lights because it is energy efficient and is extremely comfortable to the eyes. OLED lighting comes closest of any lighting source to natural sunlight and does not emit UV, which increases eye fatigue, or produces blue light, which can cause eye damage. University officials also selected the OLED light panels because their slim and modern design conforms with the library’s cutting-edge architecture. OLED light panels are only the surface light source that is currently available, which makes them ideal for various design applications. “Lighting is the most important factor for a library facility since we want to avoid eye fatigue for our students,” said an administrator of the Seoul National University Library. “OLED lighting is the best lighting option for the library’s study areas since it protects the eyes while offering a soothing and simple design, and we selected LG Chem’s
lighting products because of the company’s technology leadership in the sector.” “The adoption of OLED light panels at Seoul National University Library is a recognition of OLED lighting’s superiority,” said Park Sung-Soo, Vice President of the OLED Light Business at LG Chem. “LG Chem plans to commercially market in March the OLED reading lights installed at the Seoul National University Library, in addition to its ‘Frame’, OLED lighting lamp, which is already being sold online. This is part of LG Chem’s efforts to create new consumer experiences with OLED lighting products,” he added. The OLED light panels used at the SNU Library measure 320mm x 110mm, with a light efficacy of 60lm/W and a lifetime of 40,000 hours. The brightness of the lighting is easily adjusted with a dimming control between 300lx and 850lx. The standard brightness for a reading light ranges from 300lx to 600lx, according to the Korean standard illumination index. The thickness of the OLED light panel is 0.88mm, and even with an aluminum housing, it is still just 2.2mm, offering an ultra slim design. Mr. Park said the SNU Library OLED lighting project marks a significant milestone in the worldwide adoption of OLED lighting. Sales of the OLED lighting industry are set to grow rapidly to reach an estimated $4.7 billion by 2020, according to UBI Research, a consultancy.
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7-ELEVEN MALAYSIA AND GE LIGHTING LEAD THE WAY FOR SUSTAINABLE RETAIL ILLUMINATION IN MAJOR LED DEAL More than 1,700 Stores Retrofitted with GE LED Lamps and Fixtures in $2 Million Project to Reap Anticipated Energy Savings of $2.4 Million Annually.
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alaysia’s 7-Eleven Holdings Berhad is joining with GE Malaysia’s Lighting Division in a $2 million (or RM 6.6 million) project to retrofit its 7-Eleven ® stores with the latest sustainable retail lighting solutions. Leveraging GE’s global strategic relationship with 7-Eleven and as a trusted advisor for lighting solutions, GE Lighting secured the opportunity to work with 7-Eleven Malaysia to install energy-efficient LED lamps and fixtures in more than 1,700 stores across the country. In recent years, GE Lighting has grown its relationship with 7-Eleven in North America and extended the relationship on a global scale, including in Southeast Asia. The latest project with 7-Eleven in Malaysia follows another highly successful LED application at 7-Eleven stores in Southern Thailand.
(L-R) Gary Brown, CEO 7-Eleven Malaysia; Maryrose Sylvester, CEO & President GE Lighting; Tan U-Ming, Executive Director 7-Eleven Malaysia; Henry Eng, President and CEO of GE Lighting Asia.
“We’ve had a dedicated and successful relationship with 7-Eleven, working to provide innovative and cost-effective LED solutions that create a pleasant shopping environment for customers, while helping 7-Eleven achieve overall sustainability and energy-efficiency goals,” said Henry Eng, President and CEO of GE Lighting Asia. W ith a strong focus on delivering customer value and effective outcomes, GE is committed to providing advanced lighting solutions. 7-Eleven Malaysia selected GE from among numerous companies based on an overall value proposition of product, price, brand and service. Gary Brown, CEO for 7-Eleven Malaysia, said: “We challenged GE with aggressive deadlines for completing audits and installations, and the company was extremely responsive, from going over site plans to getting everyone comfortable and then working in step.” Brown added, “7-Eleven is a household name. While looking to reduce overall operating costs, our attention turned to LED lighting. It is an efficient and sustainable source of light that would also provide good illumination for an optimal shopping environment at our stores. The new range of lighting provided by GE complements our next generation concept stores as well as enhancing our existing stores.” Test
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GE’s LED lighting solutions will help 7-Eleven to reduce power consumption substantially compared to its existing conventional fluorescent lighting. “We’ve begun retrofitting more than 1,700 7-Eleven stores in Malaysia,” explained Swee Aun, GE Lighting Malaysia country manager. “GE Lighting is a total LED solutions provider and long-term trusted business partner to its clients, offering sophisticated operating platforms, a comprehensive suite of smart products and systems, convenient multiple channels and value-added services. We’re pleased to bring this same level of service to 7-Eleven. “ In addition to the retrofitting project in Malaysia, GE Lighting is also providing its retail LED solutions to 7-Eleven’s rebranded facilities. A combination of GE Hemisphere Downlights and PAR30 LED lights with track fittings serve to create a store ambience that reinforces 7-Eleven’s strong brand positioning.
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9th – 12th June 2015 China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition helps lighting businesses navigate evolving landscape in 2015 The lighting industr y is undergoing positive transformation and welcoming a wave of innovation. I t is moving beyond the traditional focus of brightness and bringing smar t lighting to the forefront of ever yone’s attention. The shift to a multifaceted emphasis on enhancing quality and well-being will provide longterm growth momentum for the industr y. With this change comes numerous oppor tunities for lighting and LED enterprises this year. The 20th edition of the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition, scheduled to be held from 9 – 12 June 2015 at the China Impor t and Expor t Fair Complex, is set to help industr y players navigate the evolving business landscape. Ms Lucia Wong, Deputy General Manger of Messe Frankfur t (Shanghai) Ltd, commented on the exhibition’s
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significance in the sector. Ms Wong stated: “ The outlook for the lighting and LED industr y is promising. Technologies are not only growing smar ter, but they are also becoming more multidimensional and sustainable. Falling in sync with industr y development is the fair ’s 2015 slogan “20th Onwards – Inspire & Be Inspired”. I t represents our continued commitment in encouraging exper ts to share information and transform the industr y. For example, a complete range of organised information sessions at the fair will facilitate network ing to assist professionals in their pursuit for brighter business oppor tunities.” Top brands confident of market trajector y confirm show par ticipation early Being at the forefront of the industr y, the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition recognises the latest trends and presents them to par ticipants, creating unparalleled fair experiences. Nearly 2,000 domestic
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and international brands in lighting and LEDs confirmed to promote the latest innovations at the 2015 edition, which is estimated to span over 225,000 sqm. These early figures are a testament to exhibitors’ market confidence. Arranged by product categories, some par ticipating world-renowned brands include: • Lighting applications, accessories and electronic components: Opple (China), Everlight ( Taiwan), Alanold (Germany) and BJB (Germany) • LED chips, packages, modules and light engines: Samsung (Korea), LG Innotek (Korea), Cree (the US), Epistar ( Taiwan), Bridgelux (the US) and Seoul Semiconductor (Korea) • LED drivers, driver ICs and controllers: Helvar (Finland), NXP (the Netherlands), Power Integrations (the US) and Tridonic (Austria) • LED components and packing materials: Dow Corning (the US), Panasonic ( Japan) and Shin-etsu ( Japan) • LED inspection, testing and manufacturing equipment: Ever fine (China), Labsphere (the US), LPKF (Germany), Konica Minolta ( Japan) and Radiant Zemax (the US) Mr Sean Zhou, Asia Marketing Director of Philips Lumileds, noted: “For us, the China market is ver y critical to our business’ success. China is the manufacturing base of the lighting industr y and there is unmatched consumption of LED technology from domestic manufacturers. The Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition is the biggest lighting show in the region, so it is ver y impor tant for us to leverage this platform to deliver our brand message to both local and overseas manufacturing firms. Visitor attendance and quality were well within our expectations for the 2014 show. There were many customers visiting our booth for meetings and dialogue about emerging industr y trends.” Another exhibitor confident about market trends is Mr Steve Ho, Lighting Product Director of
Macroblock Inc, who explained: “Brightness is no longer the sole focus in the LED industr y. There are boundless expansion possibilities and the future of the industr y will concentrate on the enhancement of quality, with intelligent lighting being significant evidence of that.” Mr Andy Man, Vice President of Sales – Die Business of Bridgelux Inc, added: “ We expect the LED lighting to exhibit continuously strong growth in 2015. Industr y players will need to leverage technology to win in the increasingly competitive market.” Pavilions demonstrate convergence of global lighting industr y sectors Also optimistic about the future of lighting are industr y associations and governments worldwide. They are well aware of the progressive direction the industr y is moving in and suppor t their local enterprises’ expansion effor ts through pavilion par ticipation. Pavilions demonstrate the core competencies of businesses from countr y and regional perspectives. As industr y exper ts congregate at the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition, various global lighting sectors will converge in one location. The US Pavilion, organised by the Depar tment of Commerce of the Consulate General of the US in Guangzhou, will return in 2015 for its sixth consecutive edition. After receiving positive reviews from past par ticipating exhibitors, the pavilion will expand its lot and include a designated area for US exhibitors to present their latest LED innovations and lighting solutions. The solid state lighting technologies being displayed cover optics, drivers, pack aging materials and more. The Taiwan Pavilion, suppor ted by the Taiwan Lighting Fixture Expor t Association, also returns for its sixth time and remains the largest overseas pavilion in 2015. Leading brands featured will be Adata Technology, Beautiful Light and others. A range of LED technologies and applications across the LED value chain will be showcased, including LED residential lighting, chips, pack aging, driver ICs and controllers, and more. The Hong Kong Pavilion, organised by the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association, will make its fifth return. Hong Kong SMEs interested in penetrating and expanding to the mainland Chinese market can be found here. Product groups covered include LED lighting fixtures, retrofit lamps, back lights, architectural lights, commercial lights, construction lights and more. The Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology is held concurrently with the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition. Both fairs are headed by the biennial Light + Building event, which will take place from 13 – 18 March 2016 in Frankfur t, Germany. For more information regarding the shows, please visit www.light. messefrankfur t.com.cn or email light@china.messefrankfur t.com.
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19th – 21st August 2015 Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand
Don’t miss the great oppor tunity to be par t of Thailand’s first international trade fair on lighting technology, innovation and solutions, powered by Messe Frankfur t As Thailand is strategically located as a gateway of AEC, the oppor tunity as such is immense. “ THAILAND Lighting Fair 2015”; The Complete Lighting Solution in Thailand and AEC, is initiated by The ExhibiZ Co., Ltd. with the good collaboration with Messe Frankfur t and the PEA (Provincial Electricity Authority of Thailand), and will be held from 19-21 August 2015 at Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center (BITEC ).
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Meet the leading manufacturers and distributors of the lighting industr y from Thailand and overseas with more than 350 booths showcasing their latest innovative lighting products for energy saving. Don’t miss the oppor tunity to attend the international seminars conducted by well-k nown speakers and specialists on lighting technology, innovation and design from overseas and local organizations.
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23th – 25th September 2015 Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China
Photo Credits: Shanghai International Lighting Fair / Messe Frankfurt
The 2015 edition of the Shanghai International Lighting Fair will emphasise project-based and intelligent lighting business oppor tunities The successful close of the Shanghai International Lighting Fair ’s debut last fall marked the beginning of planning for the next show. The return of the second edition, which will continue to concentrate on projectbased and intelligent lighting oppor tunities across Central and Eastern China, is to take place from 23 – 25 September 2015 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. I t is expected to occupy 20,000 sqm of fairground space. Commenting on the future of the mark et and exhibition, Ms Lucia Wong, Deput y General Manager of Messe Frankfur t (Shanghai) Ltd remark ed: “Given that many
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central governments are committed to advancing energy- efficient regulations, it is expec ted that the number of green and intelligent lighting projec ts will grow. I n turn, this will fuel development of the lighting industr y. Mark et oppor tunities abound, the Shanghai I nternational Lighting Fair was launched in 2014 as a platform helping the industr y to capture new business. The debut edition was a success, and attracted 11,115 project-based and trade -based professional visitors from 40 countries and regions. With organisation of the second edition under way, we will continue to explore the bright future for project-based lighting businesses. We aim to deliver fair par ticipants market oppor tunities by highlighting in-demand and interrelated intelligent lighting technologies such as intelligent solution systems, sustainable lighting applications and wireless control solutions.”
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structures will be local commercial facilities spanning a minimum area of 300,000 sqm.
Fair delivers business oppor tunities in line with industr y movements Star ting in 2012, tremendous effor ts have been allocated to projects attempting to phase out traditional lighting for more sustainable LED solutions in Shanghai. Under the city ’s renovation scheme, construction of new buildings will be affected. As a result, not only is the number of small and medium lighting projects swelling, but commercial lighting and municipal engineering projects are also increasing. Shanghai, China’s economic hub, takes the lead in the nation’s development projects. According to targets outlined in the current 12th Five -Year Plan on economic and social development, a total of 64 commercial centres ranging from Grade -A office towers to multi-purpose spaces are to be constructed in the city by 2020, all of which are to be compliant with green construction standards. On the municipal level, 14 of these structures will be business centres measuring no less than 500,000 sqm. The remaining 50
I t is evident that the impor tance of green building and intelligent technologies in the lighting market and for its respective projects is mounting. In fact, due to regulations laid out by the Government of China, 95% of new urban building construction will meet energy efficiency standards in 2015 and investments to facilitate this goal are projected to reach USD 240.4 billion by 2020. As such, the intelligent lighting sector is forecasted to experience quickened development and is on track to generate an added USD 9.6 billion by the end of the year from 2013 figures. Compound market growth is estimated at 30% per annum and may generate upwards of USD 12.8 billion by 2018. Recognising these industr y movements, the 2015 fair will focus on project-based and intelligent lighting business oppor tunities, as well as showcase cuttingedge technologies and products. Moreover, informative seminars and forums will be held to promote highlevel dialogue on the latest green and intelligent lighting designs and solutions.
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Complementar y concurrent fairs form a holistic platform for intelligent and green building solutions The Shanghai International Lighting Fair 2015 will run concurrently with three other complementar y technical events. They include Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology, ISH Shanghai & CIHE, and Building Solar China. Collectively, these four events form the “Intelligent Green Building – IGB” exhibition platform, which is estimated to span 50,000 sqm of exhibition space in 2015. This holistic platform aims to provide one -stop trading and sourcing oppor tunities for players in the intelligent and green building industries. The platform covers a diversified por tfolio of interrelated building and energy technologies on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting and LEDs, sun shading, photovoltaic construction, building automation,
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smar t home energy management, data centres, cloud computing and more. The integration of diverse technologies optimises synergies between industries, and the seminars fur ther assist exhibitors, project-based visitors and end-users alike to discuss and discover new energy-efficient building technologies and sustainable development trends. The platform also enables par ticipants to explore vast chances to establish cross-sector par tnerships. The Shanghai International Lighting Fair and Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition, two comprehensive lighting and LED sister events in Asia, are headed by the biennial Light + Building event that takes place from 13 – 18 March 2016 in Frankfur t, Germany. For more information regarding the shows, please visit www.light. messefrankfur t.com.cn or email light@china.messefrankfur t.com.
International LED + Lighting Technology Show
A Part of the Architectural & Building Management Series 2015
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18th – 21st September 2014 Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
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Light India 2014 showcases LED lighting innovations and new developments in LED technology and applications Impressive demonstration of new technologies breaks visitor records of the debut edition Establishing itself as the driving force of innovations and oppor tunities in the lighting industr y, the 2nd edition of India’s premier trade fair for the international lighting industr y drew to a close with excellent results of new product launches, technology previews, k nowledge exchange and intense network ing among exhibitors and attendees.
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With an emphasis on green and energy efficient lighting technology, Light India 2014 played host to 200 domestic and international exhibitors from China, Spain, India, I taly, Japan, Korea, Russia, Taiwan, Turkey, the UAE and the UK . The show was spread across five halls covering an area of 16,000 sqm, and attracted 12,652 business visitors from across the spectrum of lighting applications as well as decision makers and government authorities. Inaugurated by Hon’able Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Power, Government of India, the show was appreciated for its role in bringing for ward competitive solutions and raising consciousness about energy efficient and LED lighting.
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Dr. Ajay Mathur, Director General, Bureau of Energy Efficiency who was also present at the inauguration as well as conferences at Light India said: “Consumers need to k now the investment benefits to adopt LED and I believe cost and credibility will be key drivers of change from GLS & CFLs to LEDs. The government ’s mission is to encourage bulk procurement and char t out quality standards for lighting products as that will create demand and bring down prices and Light India has become an impor tant event for the lighting sector as the industr y converges to show products and exper tise and reach out to users.” Noting the increasing demand, he fur ther added: “By 2020, LED will be the largest selling technology in the market.” With an impressive line -up of LED and new lighting technologies on the show floor, Light India saw the launch of : 1. A first- of-its k ind water, dust, weather, chemical, and explosion proof lighting technologies by Zalux S. A 2. Moving head weather resistant light for the first time in India by Modern Stage Ser vice 3. Lighting with batter y back and Lithium-ion by EON Electric Ltd. 4. 3-in-1 Innovative module that can be conver ted to baylight, street light and floodlight by Halonix Ltd. 5. Out of 22 new recent launches by the company, Trilux Lighting India Pvt Ltd. unveiled Lateralo Line LED, Plus LED, Arimo Slim CDP LED, Arimo Slim MRX LED and Polaron IQ LED to the Indian market
6. “S” shape LED strip that can be bended 360 degrees by Tron Top Besides, the trade fair also saw progressive and future lighting solutions by leading brands such as Anchor Electricals Pvt Ltd., Crompton Greaves Ltd, Ever fine, HPL Electric & Power Pvt Ltd., Opple Lighting India Pvt Ltd., Orient Electricals and many others. Tak ing about the enormous potential and oppor tunities that the Indian market presents, Mr. Yoichi Ibi, President and Chief Executive Officer, Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corporation said: “Light India is an interesting platform as exhibitors here are not just displaying products but lighting concepts. Indian market holds a lot of potential and we are considering coming back at the next edition of Light India.” Foraying into the Indian market with big plans, Mr. Alber t Zomer, Head of International Business Unit, Opple Lighting said: “ You can’t be a global leader if you are not in India and with Light India being the largest fair for the lighting sector, it was a fantastic oppor tunity to present ourselves here. This is the first time we are displaying our products at such a scale in India. We want to grasp specifics of the Indian market and understand what the consumer wants. We met many distributers and potential customers interested to do business. Tak ing note of their feedback, we plan to add more products to our por tfolio.” Thrilled with the numerous orders and response received at the fair Mr. V.P. Mahendru, ChairmanManaging Director, EON Electric Ltd. said: “ The platform has helped us introduce our product to
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show review the right target segments and reach out to many more customers. Right from the inspiring message from the Minister during inauguration to the visitor response and conference sessions, the show has been ver y positive for our business.” Crompton Greaves Limited also picked Light India as a platform to showcase its new range of Facade LED lighting, smar t series of LED downlighters. When asked for feedback , Mr. Ramesh Kumar N., Product Line Head of Lighting said: “I t has been an enriching experience at Light India with new learnings and many impor tant business leads for immediate closure. We could engage with prospective par tners and discuss collaborations and supplier agreements. This is a great platform to k now about the innovations tak ing place across the industr y.” Realising the energy and cost saving potential of LEDs and their long term benefits, several architects, interior designers, project consultants, town planners and government sector professionals visited the fair to understand how they can adopt these in urban planning and future projects. Mr. Sourabh Gupta – Managing Director, ARCHOHM Consults who visited the fair said: “Light India presented the per fect offering for a host of our projects in architecture, landscape, urban design, interiors and product design and after several discussions with the companies present here we have decided to work with Trilux, HPL, Havells & Anchor for our upcoming projects. We have also tied-up with Trilux for the Luck now International Memorial center by the Govt. of UP and will be commencing work on it soon.” Mr. Prabhat Kumar – JT. GM Electrical BSNL Corp Delhi who also attended the fair with the intention of sourcing and exploring energy saving lighting alternatives mentioned: “ The showcase of Jaguar lighting for home, wall, landscape and street lighting technology is ver y useful to BSNL’s large infrastructure expanse which ranges from commercial spaces, recreation centers, staff quar ters and project lighting operations. We will explore these technologies fur ther for usage at our Delhi operations.” Aimed at encouraging the future development of lighting and LED industr y, Light India also saw five k nowledge seminars hosted by notable industr y associations including the Energy Research Institution ( TERI), Institute of Interior Designs, Delhi (IIID), International Solid State Lighting Alliance (ISA) and Bracecorp Publications. Scheduled alongside the fair, the seminars covered creative, technical and commercial aspects of the lighting sector and was an impor tant k nowledge sharing stage. M r. Sachin Jak hotia, Sourcing Manager, MES I ndia Sourcing Pvt. Ltd., who was visiting from Pune found the sessions ver y motivating. He said: “ The issue discussed at Light I ndia conferences were ver y relevant to what is presently going on in the industr y and gave good insight into the government ’s goal of energy efficienc y and creating models that are viable to consumers. Having the exhibition and conference together is great as it helps understand consumer demand and the k ind of produc ts that are being introduced in the mark et.”
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Impressed with the audience who wanted to learn more about the technology and opportunities, Mr. Lawrence Lin, General Manager MLS Co & Ltd., exhibitor and one of the key speakers at the conference by International Solid State Lighting Alliance (ISA) said: “ We met several buyers at our stall, got inquiries from government contractors and even signed some major business deals during the fair. More communication always leads to more opportunities and the conference was an apt platform. It was very interactive and I got to hear some ver y interesting inputs from the attendees. Technical issues in retrofit lamps were brought up and the session concluded with some ver y interesting and practical
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solutions that the new technology presents. MLS Co & Ltd also signed a MoU for more corporation with industr y majors during the seminar.” Expending the platform to showcase new connected lighting systems that can create ecologically responsible, efficient businesses and safer, sustainable cities, Mr. Sumit Joshi, Head – Marketing, Philips Lighting India also thought that the various discussion platforms at Light India offered a great opportunity for interactions and deliberation on important industr y matters whereas Mr. Mangesh Khisty, Sr. General Manager – Marketing Luminaries BU was of the opinion that Light India is
a credible platform to bring industr y together, on a common level, and shape the future of lighting. Light India is organised by Messe Frankfurt in partnership with the apex body of India’s lighting industry, Electric Lamp and Component Manufacturers Association (ELCOMA). The fair is a part of Messe Frankfurt’s building and energy shows, headed by the biennial Light + Building event in Frankfurt, which will take place from 13 – 18 March 2016.The next Light India will be held in 2016. For more information about the fair, please visit www.light-india.in.
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5th – 7th December 2014 Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
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LED Expo, the annual convergence of India’s LED technology sector players in the capital city, successfully concluded its three -day run with bright prospects and big profits for the 16195 business visitors and 218 exhibiting companies from China, Finland, India, Korea, Singapore, Russia and Taiwan. Spread across 3,000 sqm of exhibition space, visitors could see pioneering LED
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technologies such as LED lighting systems, soldering machines, automotive lighting, aluminium die casting par ts, industr y lighting, LED drivers and components such as heat sinks, PCBs, manufacturing equipment etc. on display affirming the phase -out of inefficient lighting movement in India.
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The exhibition, which has come to be k nown as an innovation spotlight for new technologies and products in the LED segment, also saw the launch of extrusion type street lights and flood lights by Mak lites, Andslite’s new streetlights product range, NovaPro Professional - an LED Display Controller by Novastar, Filament bulbs by Sunlitlux, 3-step Dimming Control IC by Mik asa Shoji (Impex) Pte Ltd, Lustrous Technology ’s patented products AC-XOB & Lustron 7 Series and many other introductions for the first time in India. FIEM Industries’ aluminium based heat sink LED bulbs, KORE’s complete k it of fixtures and PCB and ERD Group’s PC and steel format slim downlights proved to be a huge draw while Toshiba had crowds encircling the stalls to see their LED dies on 200mm. Appreciating the convergence of strong domestic and international LED players at the show, Mr Shyam Sujan, Secretar y General, ELCOMA,
the apex body representing the Indian Lighting Industr y said: “LED has been garnering tremendous impor tance not only in India, but around the world. This energy efficient lighting technology has been largely accepted by government and institutions and with the growing focus on energy saving policies and initiatives in India, its acceptance among commercial and residential sector is slated to rise. LED Expo being the only show focusing solely on LED products, components and technologies can strategically bring focus on innovations in the sector, encourage competition and drive its adoption among end-use sectors.” Commending the organisers for creating this collaborative platform, Dr Ajay Mathur, Director, Bureau of Energy Efficiency said: “A platform like LED Expo suppor ts bilateral interactions as manufacturers understand user needs and requirements, and customers can see and
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experience the products available in the market. India was the first countr y to introduce standard for LED applications and the government in its effor t to accelerate implementation is work ing with electricity ser vice companies to bring the price down and has also introduced BEE Label for LEDs to meet standards. Through the various tenders, the government has already received the lowest quote of Rs. 149 and is concentrating effor ts to fur ther sustain its affordability. By bringing manufacturers, users and the entire LED suppor t eco-system together, LED Expo can greatly aid development of the sector.” Mr Sandeep Kumar Arora, Vice President, ERD Group shared that exhibiting at LED Expo proved to be a ‘rewarding experience’. He said: “ The event has successfully drawn attention to the need and impor tance of energyefficient lighting in India and we acquired some ver y strong leads through the show.” Mr Arun Kumar, Senior Manager, Semiconductor and Storage Division, Toshiba India Pvt Ltd added: “I am glad to see that the quality of the fair has not changed over the years. Quality of exhibitors has improved and serious players in the LED industr y are all here mak ing this an interesting and competitive platform.” According to Mr Giri Prasad GV, Countr y Manager, Everlight Electronics Co Ltd, LED Expo is not just an impor tant industr y event for his company but has catalytic effect for the sector ’s development. He said: “For a powerstar ved countr y like India, LED technology ’s power-saving features holds great significance and it is impor tant to first understand the requirements and market drivers in the countr y. By connecting LED industr y business
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players to prospective buyers, the exhibition creates a platform to understand requirements and reach out to the right segments. I t is a chain reaction that star ts from LED Expo.” Appreciating the platform’s enhanced professional structure under Messe Frankfurt is Mr Yogender Chhabra, Partner of Chhabra Electric Co. “ This is the third time that I am visiting the LED Expo and there is a visible difference in the organisation under the Messe Frankfurt, as it has become more professional and wellmanaged. I also saw a lot of new innovations, new products and more players this time round making it the best place to source the products we require.” he said. Mr D P Srivastava, President (Marketing), Broadway Consulting
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India who also visited the show stated: “ The LED industr y in India is still in its infancy and I believe that given the right suppor t, the industr y will provide the gaps that we have in our power supply. The market presents a huge oppor tunity here and the LED Expo is a ver y good platform to open new vistas to people who are unexposed. There will be a lot of impor t of k nowledge and machiner y in India from other countries. The exhibition is a small star t but the rewards will be great.” Mr D K Pandya, Energy Efficiency and Conser vation Specialist is also happy with the strong international par ticipation and new product launches by domestic players on one single stage. He said: “Having seen a plethora of products here, at the LED Expo, makes it easier to update myself on the products available in the domestic and international LED market.” Another visitor, Mr Vivek K apur, Architect, Interior Concepts added: “ We have found a lot of inspiration and products at the show.” With the Indian government ’s active urbanisation policies, initiatives and rural electrification
programmes, India’s LED industr y is radiant with oppor tunities and is fast drawing attention as a high-potential market on a global platform. Dr Guaann - Jyh Lee, Executive Director, Economic Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India who was visiting the fair remarked: “Indian market is ver y significant for the Taiwan LED industr y and is a par t of its Asian growth strategy. The Taiwan government has a vision for Taiwan LED Industr y players to better connect with the global players and has emphasised on par ticipating at LED Expo as it is one of the foremost events to reach out to the Indian market, find the right par tners and facilitate better economy and trade relations.” The next edition of LED Expo is scheduled in financial capital of the countr y from 7 – 9 May at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The trade fair is headed by the biennial Light + Building event, which will take place from 13 – 18 March 2016 in Frankfur t, Germany. To find out more about LED Expo, please visit www.theledexpo.com.
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As the President of the CLDA, what are your roles and responsibilities? Lear Hsieh (LH): I am responsible of taking care of CLDA’s missions; to ensure that the members have good education about lighting design and that they follow the code of ethics during their lighting design practices. My role is also to develop educational programs and activities around the world for the members, and to communicate with all the consultants or members of the International Advisory Council (IAC). How is the CLDA making a difference to the lighting design industry in Asia? LH: Currently, out of 60 members of the CLDA, 35 are independent lighting designers. We believe that lighting designers lead the trends in the lighting industry, and that we need to have professional ethics and apply international quality standards in what we do. International lighting designers have been helping us to become more professional, and at the same time, we have been helping manufacturers to understand that there is a professional lighting design association in China which only accepts certain standards and product qualities to move the lighting industry forward. That is one of the major missions of the CLDA – to let manufacturers know that they need to raise the quality levels of their products. How receptive have lighting professionals been to the CLDA since it’s inception in 2008? LH: The two Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) that were signed between us and the PLDA and IALD is proof that we have been receptive in the professional lighting industry. Many local and international lighting designers have been actively trying to apply to be members of the CLDA, even though the current maximum number of members is maintained at 60. How has the CLDA helped to connect lighting professionals? LH: The CLDA has helped to bring professionals in industry closer to one another by keeping each other updated about new trends, helping to solve problems and communicating regularly. What are some significant milestones reached by the CLDA? LH: In the 5th year of operation in 2013, we become more international and well-known, thanks to the PLDA and IALD, who helped us and walked with us. Last year, we started the IAC, which consists of advisors and members from around the world. The Declaration of Green (DOG) lighting design was launched in 2010 and we started to branch out internationally in 2014 at the Hong Kong Lighting Fair. By the 10th year, we hope to have at least one or two Chinese lighting designers taking up projects internationally. We have a target to become a “surviving association” after the first 10 years.
Lighting design has always played a role in the built environment and architectural industries and as the demand for good and professional lighting design increases, it is important to have qualified and trusted lighting designers and manufacturers. With China being a powerhouse of designers and manufacturers, it is important to strive for quality services and products. The Chinese Lighting Designer Association (CLDA) was formed voluntarily in 2008 by the industry’s independent designers and professionals. Their goal is to follow the rules of international lighting design associations closely to define strict guidelines for designers and manufacturers, ensuring high standards of lighting design practices and products.
Any challenges faced so far? How has the CLDA overcome such hurdles?
Lighting Today sat down with Mr Lear Hsieh, the President of the CLDA, to find out more about what they do.
LH: We hope that the DOG will be a success and that our members can enjoy the International Year of Light. Many members have already been asking how they can get involved! This year is the 7 th year the CLDA has been around and our goal is to continue on the road to reach 10 years of operation.
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LH: There are challenges all the time. The lighting industry, technology and economy is changing all the time, so we have to keep up to date with new trends. We are stabilizing our and education programs by trying to make them regular events. Also, we try to cooperate with institutes and international communities to share information and insights. Are there any goals or plans for 2015, which is the International Year of Light?
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Airstar Night Light are the Perfect Après Ski for Val d’Isère Photo Credits: www.andyparant.com
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standalone Towair Evo Flame. A further four red Airstar Towairs (four metres high) lit up a live show. During the ski holiday season, the Airstar Night Light proves to be a great point of differentiation for Val d’Isère. David Hemelsdael, Events and Entertainment Manager at the Val d’Isère Tourism Office, explains: « We were looking for a unique identity in order to stand out as a resort, and so sought an innovative lighting solution that would have a wow effect while being easy to deploy. » In less than 10 minutes, the Tourism Office technical team can stop the traffic on the main road, cover it entirely with snow, and set up the entertainment activities as well as the lighting balloons with the help of an Airstar team. The
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centre of the village then becomes the stage of a lighting show like no other. Various animations brighten up the public as they wander about, using Airstar lighting solutions: ice sculpting, DJ sets, live performances, percussionists; all these animations create a magical and festive ambiance for all ages. The Airstar Night Light also allows the lighting manufacturer to test and validate new lighting solutions such as the new « mobile » made of three Ball and Rock Delices attached under each Diamond and Star balloons, as well as the purposed built 160cm wide Crystal cover on a pole. « We are simply delighted with the results. As far as I know, Airstar is the only company capable of offering cost effective solutions that are capable of lighting up a street so quickly. No wonder they are the undisputed leader in their field», comments David Hemelsdael. « Our main challenge is to reinvent ourselves each year : last year we had a marine theme, with jellyfish and fish shaped balloons; this year we chose a galactic theme, and we are already working closely with Airstar on a new concept for 2016 », he concludes. www.airstar-light.com
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Tua Pek Kong Temple Bukit T imah, Singapore
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Architectural Design: SPORES_Studio Project Manager: SPORES_Studio Structural Engineer: KKC Consultancy Services Lighting Consultant: Light Collab Main Contractor: ID Mission Photography: N.D Photography
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he transformation of an existing open courtyard into a semi-enclosed prayer space is at the heart of SPORES_ Studio’s additions and alterations to the Bukit Timah Tua Pek Kong Temple in Singapore. In this project, SPORES_ Studio innovatively fulfilled the client’s brief of providing additional prayer space through fundamental rethinking and reconfiguring of the existing congested circulation routes. By introducing a frameless glazed canopy over an existing open courtyard, SPORES_Studio’s inspired approach introduced a new all-weather prayer space spanning from the main building to the temple’s front entrance archway. The existing courtyard’s floor level is further raised to allow direct
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access to the rest of the temple. This decision removed previous awkward and jarring changes in level and allows for the first time easy wheelchair access across the entire temple premise. The glazed canopy, which is the highlight of the project, is an intricately detailed roof designed jointly by SPORES_Studio, structural engineer KKC Consultancy Services and the main contractor. To ensure devotees retain visual connectivity between the new prayer area and the sky, SPORES_ Studio proposed for the new canopy to be conceived entirely out of glazed structural system. Using Low-E self -cleaning glass for both the canopies and structural beams, high level of transparency is achieved while reducing solar gain and maintenance. The new canopy is also designed as a two-tiered system to encourage natural ventilation while negotiating complex interfacing between the new and old roof. As part of the refurbishment, SPORES_ Studio also collaborated with lighting design firm Light Collab to design and improve the overall lighting system of the temple. Prior to the improvement works, there was no faรงade lighting and the temple disappeared into darkness in the night time. Existing luminaires had poor optics and using compact fluorescent lamps made the architecture and spaces rather flat. The internal prayer hall was also very dim and did not really highlight the double volume space of the inner prayer hall. Careful selections of good luminaires with efficient LED and optics established the temple as a night time
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landmark in the midst of the urban bustle in Upper Bukit Timah Road. Although more fittings were introduced, the overall energy consumption did not increase significantly. Further introduction of sensitive and subtle lighting systems help to enhance the architectural spatial quality of the temple; celebrating and revealing the forms, textures, colours and motifs of the temple. Tiered roof forms are carefully lit up with asymmetric LED linear uplighters from LUCI so that the architectural roof form can be seen from street level and from afar. To enhance the vividness of the red columns, double-emission LED uplighters from LAMP Lighting with 2700K and good colour rendering were used and further enhances the warmth of the temple. Some of the challenges faced include convincing the client to mount the fittings on high level which would not be accessible easily unless scaffolding is used. As it is rather expensive to erect scaffolding to maintain fittings, it is important that the lighting system invested is durable and will be lasting. As it is an existing building, it is rather challenging to run wiring and to conceal them neatly so that the beautiful architecture would not be ruined by unsightly cables and remote LED drivers. The overall result was very satisfactory and the investment for good lighting design not just brings out the aesthetics of the architecture, but also provides effective use of energy. It is definitely worth doing it right the first time.
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Melbourne Airport Melbourne, Australia Client: Melbourne Airport - Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) Lighting Designer: Mint Lighting Design Lighting Solutions: ENTTEC, iGuzzini, Archilux Photo Credits: Matt Irwin
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he forecourt at Melbourne Airport has been transformed with a dynamic lighting installation that provides ambience and entertainment and welcomes travellers to the world’s most liveable and friendliest city.
road, internal lighting of the shell canopies over pedestrian walkways and a ‘Light Shower ’ for international travellers.
Melbourne Airport welcomes more than 18 million travellers each year. With that number set to grow over the next few years, a small team of visionaries at Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) decided that these travellers, and those who come to greet them, deserved a more enjoyable – and enlightening – experience at the airport.
Melbourne-based design practise Mint Lighting Design collaborated with ENT TEC using leadingedge design, technology and control systems to create bespoke solutions and custom luminaires, to bring the ambitious project to life.
The landmark project covers 12 individual sites, which are programmed as a whole, across the main terminal façade and forecourt. Key elements of the design include the new 14-metre ‘Melbourne’ sign, projections of programmed colour changing light underneath the elevated
In total, 2140 individual products were designed and installed.
Mint Lighting Design Director Adele Locke said while each site had its own unique challenges, and with white light banned from the design, the key was to develop a cohesive stor y told with colour. “I had to determine a way to use coloured light that was sophisticated, dynamic and, critically, not over whelming for wear y travellers. 51
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“You cannot light a tree in the same manner in which you light a bridge. Existing lighting was not to be changed, so my creative design had to work around the existing structures and lighting and not impinge on the safety of travellers. Colour programs and change are carefully structured to ensure that the lighting is not distracting, yet still has enough movement to be beautiful and provide a joyous environment for those waiting for a ride,” Ms Locke said.
“Each lighting site had its own challenge, some could be lit according to Adele’s wishes using standard products, others required a custom engineered solution, utilising ENT TEC’s technology framework and R&D team to design and manufacture a luminaire.”
Airport management were major stakeholders in the project, looking to create a ‘Sense of Arrival’ through the visual impact of light.
The roadside linear site was the largest site of them all and was a major challenge.
“By using light to tell a stor y across the site, as well as improving pedestrian navigation, such as blue lights over entrance doors and colour-coded light for bus shelters, travellers and those people who work tirelessly in the forecourt providing information and support to travellers have more useful cues for giving directions. The sequence of colour change also provides them with a more playful work environment.”
“Not only was a significant amount of light needed to light the roadway structure, a pixel pitch of 160 millimetres was required of full RGBW over the 300-metre run. Installation considerations were taken into account as access on the Melbourne Airport site is difficult, therefore, the products had to be designed so 450 of them could be installed and commissioned in a few days,” Mr Moreau said.
The heart of the project is the iconic ‘Melbourne’ sign. In support, are the heroes – the 140-metre doublesided light projections following the curve of the elevated roadway, and the 60-metre lighting within the pedestrian bridges, shell canopies and the Plane trees, all of which are programmed to play a synchronised show across the entire site.
The beating heart of the central forecourt colour program is the large-scale ‘Melbourne’ sculpture, internally lit with ENT TEC pixel dots and Plink system.
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Canopies on the cur ved roadway were built from ENT TEC ET bars specifically designed for outdoor use. The 60-metre walkway bridges used Plink injectors with 8PL60 pixel tape fitted into 8ES extrusions.
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Mr Moreau said the associated control network is among the most sophisticated ENT TEC has built in its 15 years of worldwide installations. “It comprises five different technologies: wired DMX, Ethernet, fibre optic, wireless Ethernet PtP link and wireless DMX links. The sheer scale of the site and the number of control channels needed (over 40,000) meant that we had to use ever y tool in the box,” Mr Moreau said. Specialised programming across the integrated sites has been designed to celebrate important days in the multicultural calendar, including Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Diwali, Chinese New Year and Christmas. The installation can also be re-programmed to mark other events and significant milestones as required. Programming the content to satisfy the design brief took Mr Moreau and his team, comprising Juan Ramirez and Manmeet Singh, hundreds of hours of meticulous work. Mr Ramirez explained, “ We needed numerous shows and events across the different sites all synchronised with each other, with many shows running in parallel. 54
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With a total of 57 universes to control and schedule, the E-Streamer Mk2 allowed us to realise the end goal.”
invest up to $10 billion to enhance and expand facilities to provide a world-class airport for a world-class city.
Ms Locke added that while the project was ambitious, there was also room for a little fun.
“ The lighting project improves the ambience of our main forecourt area with additional way-finding and bus shelter lighting as well as an interactive rainbow-light display.”
The International Arrivals entrance on the ground floor features a playful installation named ‘Light Shower ’, which allows travellers and children to interact with the light. By pushing a big button the lights are turned blue – an opportunity to shower in light after a long flight, inspired by the research into the effects of blue light on the circadian rhythm. “I’ve already seen children playing games in this unique space, chasing each other through the light and racing the changing colours. After hours on a plane, the chance for a child to run, play and explore is priceless for parents,” she said. Melbourne Airport CEO, Chris Woodruff, said the bold, interactive lighting project was part of a 20-year plan to
Mr Woodruff won the national and Victorian Customer Service CEO of the Year awards at this year ’s Annual Australian Ser vice Excellence Awards and is a finalist in the global International Ser vice Excellence Awards (ISEA) to be held later this year. He said that the internationally recognised awards are testament to a committed effort by staff and contractors – such as Mint Lighting Design and ENT TEC – to fulfil a new corporate vision to further improve overall customer experience. “As we transform Melbourne Airport, enhancing the overall customer experience is at the core of ever ything we do – from how we design our buildings to what retailers we have in our terminals.” ■ 55
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Angsana Xi’an Lintong Resort Xi’An, China Photo Credits: © Lighting Images 2014
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and technical requirements were vigorously coordinated and lighting was marked as a key design element to get right. Mr. Terence Tay, Design Director from ADP was ver y handson to ensure that his interior designs are correctly executed.
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estled within the hilly regions of Xi’an lies the Angsana Xi’an Lintong Resort – a cluster of hospitality developments consisting of a hot spring, state guest houses and the Angsana Resort. Xi’an is the ancient capital of China that flourished under the rule of the Qin Dynasty. The city ’s illustrious past is still evident in its layout and architecture. Indeed the amount of museums, places of interests and archaeological sites is more than enough to substantiate its former glor y. Within a 10 km radius of the resort lie the mausoleum of the first emperor, Qin Shi Huang and his Terracotta Army, thus giving the resort the locality and potential to be popular among visitors. Notwithstanding these world class UNESCO World Heritage archaeological sites, the city also prides itself in their culture and food. With the intent of setting this project as the benchmark for their future resort development in China, the Banyan Tree team was meticulously involved throughout the design and construction period. Design details
Lighting Images was engaged to the project in 2012 to provide lighting consultancy to the entire development. By then construction was well under way with the state guest houses due to be completed within a few months and we had to quickly immerse ourselves in getting familiar with the architecture and interior designs while concurrently researching on essences of Xi’an that we can infuse and express through light. The lighting system also had to be energy efficient without any compromise to the ambience and user experience. A ver y strong sense of arrival can be experienced as guests first step into the entrance lobby. The grandness of the space, colonnaded to direct one’s focus into the central courtyard and the opera theater beyond it gives a feeling of respite. Lighting was kept at a low and dramatic level to preser ve that view. The two wings on the left and right of the entrance lobby leads to the reception, and group check-in area with the ballroom, all day dining and Theater lounge slightly beyond.
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The all day dining dĂŠcor consists hints of Chinese influences but with a contemporar y twist. Lighting was designed to focus on the food counters and tables with a second layer highlighting the dĂŠcor and artwork. The signature Angsana Spa is housed in the basement of the hotel and is fitted with individual room lighting controls that allows the user to be in full control of the ambience.
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The hotel landscape consists of a large peripheral area, which was treated with simple lighting equipment like the humble spike light and wall light custom lanterns. The central courtyard, which is flanked with buildings all around is treated more lavishly with an assortment of techniques. The façade lighting within the central courtyard contributed to the ambient lighting of the whole courtyard, which allowed us to concentrate the landscape lighting onto the landscape features without the need to cater for functional areal lighting of the courtyard. The façade lighting was minimal with the use of double beamed wall lights to accentuate columns and glow roof eaves. The wall lights were regimentally used despite changes in the column geometr y to retain the colonnaded feel when guests are in the central courtyard. The project met with a fair bit of challenges by way of budget and coordination but we believe it was executed with most of the design intent still intact and Banyan Tree’s aspiration of making this project the quality benchmark ver y much realized. ■ 59
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Backyard Lighting for a Private Residence Longmeadow, Massachusetts Landscape Architecture: Ottani Landscape Design Lighting Design: Illumascape Landscape Design Project Photographer: Michael Epaul Photography Luminaire Distributor: BISCO, Boston Massachusetts LED Manufacturer: Brilliance LED, LLC
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with a landscape architect and exterior lighting design expert to bring the backyard to life at night. The challenge posed to the designers was to meet these requirements with the home situated in a thickly settled suburban area with abutting residences. The lighting designer and the landscape architect worked together to develop creative ways to complete the homeowner ’s request. The landscape architect understood the importance of nighttime lighting and gave extensive consideration to this point during the plant selection process.
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his project involved transforming a sprawling, partly wooded backyard of a private residence into a space that would be an extension of the homeowner ’s indoor/ outdoor living area. The goal was to create an outdoor oasis for the homeowner and their guests that would allow them to enjoy this part of their home long after sunset to mingle on the patio or relax in the pool and hot tub. They wanted the design of the outside lighting to create a visual extension of the indoor/outdoor living area that included safe, comfortable transitioning throughout the property. The homeowners wanted privacy and an outdoor environment that welcomed you as much at night as it did during the day. Over a period of twelve months, the homeowners worked
The lighting installation began with dimmable recessed LED fixtures in the indoor/outdoor room creating a feeling of warmth and tranquility. The recessed LED fixtures in this living space would not create glare or inter fere with the exterior lights. The dimming ability also provided the per fect amount of light for casual conversation or viewing television in this indoor/
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outdoor space. The outdoor areas required the use of directional LED luminaries with multiple illumination levels and varying beam spreads strategically placed throughout the yard. Our vision was to bring the landscape alive at night using the technique of light layering. Installing tree canopy down lighting in conjunction with up lighting at tree bases helped create this layering effect with the mature deciduous trees. The thick, dark green canopies of the conifers required LED frontal lights to showcase the shapes and textures of these trees. The final lighting composition of the property perimeter was a visual delight from the indoor/outdoor living area as well as the patio and pool area. This was created with little or no objectionable light trespassing to neighboring properties. The project had a secondary challenge; the homeowner installed an enormous white screen to view projected media for entertainment at the far
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end of the pool. The challenge was to light the pool area without inter fering with nighttime viewing of the outside screen. All lighting in this area had to be subtle, paying special attention to avoid glare. This was accomplished using the science of photometrics with creative positioning and focusing of directional luminar y fixtures to assure aesthetically pleasing lighting effects. This lighting project met the expectations of the homeowner and had a minimal impact to the abutting residential properties. â–
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Pencil & Monk Design Studio Chennai, India Lighting Designers: Lighting Research & Design Text: Dr. Amardeep M. Dugar Photo Credits: Pencil & Monk
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he creative director of Mitrra Media, a firm dealing with movies, media and art direction wanted a career makeover into experience design. This desire to achieve similar illusionar y experiences of movies into interior spaces resulted in the inception of “Pencil & Monk� (P&M): a 1000 sq.ft. swanky office space. The aim was to design a work atmosphere that provides multiple experiences and enhances creativity while being energy conscious. Therefore, both daylight and electric light played a key role. Basic daylight design principles and 100% SSL technology enabled an overall lighting load of only 0.4W/sq.ft. This experience begins with a face of the Buddha at the entrance wall that greets visitors. However, only after entering the main studio is one able to realise that the Buddha’s face at the entrance in fact is an optical illusion. The real face is depicted on the other side of the same wall, while the one at the entrance is only a figure-ground impression. Both the figure-ground impression of the Buddha and P&M corporate logo on the adjacent wall are illuminated
with ceiling-mounted LED spotlights. The studio has a north facing picture window that provides a visual link between the inside and outside along with ample natural light during daytime. Although electric light is not required during daytime, the studio staffs sometimes tend to work late and therefore require adequate nighttime electric lighting. As the studio was primarily meant to be an experience centre to educate clients about the importance of good design, it was initially decided to use only a warm and welcoming colour temperature of 3000K. However, working with different colours for materials and interior finishes is a key aspect of experience design. Therefore, it was decided to create a neutral colour temperature island of 4000K in the main work area that enables better selection of colours. Ceiling-recessed low-depth circular LED panels in 4000K are used to provide glare-free soft lighting for the main work area. A circular LED pendant in 3000K is used to illuminate the meeting cum multigraphic display area. Rigid LED strips in 3000K integrated into the display
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shelves highlight the interesting collection of artefacts and books. Different colour temperatures and types of light fixtures are used to create a subtle differentiation between the activities within the space. Two types of LED pendants also define the two activities in main cabin. A circular LED pendant similar to the multi-graphic display area in 3000K warm-white is used to illuminate the revolving easy chairs for video presentation. The cabin is visually connected to the multigraphic display area in case clients want to enjoy the display of larger graphics, from their easy chairs. However, for private meetings the main cabin can be visually isolated from the rest of the office by floorto-ceiling retractable blinds. An elongated LED pendant in 3000K warm-white is used to illuminate the main desk. Similar rigid LED strips in 3000K integrated into the display shelves highlight the interesting collection of artefacts and books in the main cabin as well. The harsh evening sun from the west-facing window of the main cabin can be completely blocked by means of fully retractable floor-to-ceiling blinds in the evenings yet allow some amount of natural light.
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Sometimes a makeover in career requires a makeover in the working atmosphere. And when the makeover is as swanky as this one, why is anyone complaining? ■ Products Applied LED-C4 – NET circular and elongated pendants (43/44W LED); NOK spotlights (10W LED MR16 lamps) EPISTAR – Circular ceiling panels (15W LED) SAMSON LIGHTING – Rigid strips (5W LED)
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Sofitel So Hotel Singapore Completion: August 2014 Client / Developer: Royal Brothers Group Architect: DP Architects Landscape Consultant: DP Green Interior Designer: Miaja Design Group Lighting Consultant: Light Cibles Photo Credits: Sofitel So Singapore / Fernando Ian Jaruda (Light Cibles) Awards: BCA Green Mark (New Non-Residential Buildings) Platinum Award (2012)
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Striking a balance between energy efficient lighting and the opulent glow that a hotel deserves is a challenge that needs creative solutions. Light Cibles, the lighting designer for Sofitel So Singapore, shares how design constraints can encourage inventiveness.
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outique luxur y hotel Sofitel So is located in Singapore’s Central Business District area at Robinson Road. Its façade, which envelopes the taller, modern structure, is an iconic heritage building following the conser vation principles established by the Urban Redevelopment Authority. With the restoration project set to achieve the BCA Green Mark Platinum certification, lighting design appropriate for the fashion-centric hotel must not bust the energy budget. Light for the building façade, from base to crown, is a warm to cool white gradation to retain timeless elegance. Timers power off 50 percent of the façade lighting from 9 PM onwards to save electricity.
To prevent unoccupied guestrooms from being dark, LEDs were sandwiched between the curtains and the windows. As the focal point of the hotel’s façade, its entrance has to be grand, warm and welcoming. The initial plan to highlight the arch of the entrance facing the busy junction with a pair of pendant lights – like pearl drop earrings framing a woman’s face – had to be reworked when a glass canopy was installed. To create the illusion of pendant lights, metal rods were fixed to look like they are “piercing through” the canopy while the lamps were installed on the underside. To retain the original structure of light fixtures were not permitted to be inserted into the walls so compact mount lighting was used instead with cables running discreetly along the wall grooves. Hemispheric lights stretching the path of the walkway too have concealed cables without drilling the ceiling.
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Behind the traditional façade is an interior with urban chic. Each of the hotel’s 134 guestrooms features a Lightboys roof top light — a square Barrisol lightbox which gives the viewer a three-dimensional experience of looking up to an old-world glass dome. The original piece had several light tubes lined vertically inside the lightbox which had to be reduced to meet the energy budget but doing so made the gaps dark and obvious, so the lighting designer lit according to the curves and bars of the print’s geometr y. Befitting the playful luxur y of the Hi-So rooftop bar which commands a stunning 360-degree view of the city ’s skyline, spotlights give the gold-tiled infinity pool a glowing splendour, accompanied by complementing points of light on the steel beams and trees. ■
ABOUT LIGHT CIBLES Louis Clair founded Light Cibles in 1983 as the first independent lighting engineering and design consultancy. His son, Emmanuel Clair, lighting designer and architect, leads the group’s offices in Paris, Singapore, Tianjin and Kuala Lumpur. This multidisciplinary team of architects, interior designers and senior technicians speaks 14 languages and is always in search of the most beautiful solutions, applying unusual techniques and creative use of technology, and developing new materials in collaboration with manufacturers. The innovative lighting design of Light Cibles can be seen around the world with notable projects such as the Grand Arche de la Défense, Notre-Dame Cathedral and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in France; Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, Singapore Sports Hub and the Fullerton Heritage in Singapore; the Kuala Lumpur lighting master plan and National Mosque in Malaysia; and the Beirut Central District in Lebanon. The team has won awards including the IALD International Lighting Design Award in 2012, IES Illumination Award in 2012; and BCA Construction Excellence Awards in 2013 and 2014.
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Opera Café Sofia, Bulgaria Client: Opera Café Architect: Alexander Kovatchev Lighting Designers: Danail Ivanov, Alexander Kovatchev Lighting Manufacturers: IDEA & Pixlfactory Photo Credits: Ivan Kolovoz
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our giant chandeliers dance to the sounds of music in the Opera. No, that’s not a fantastic dream, but the new look of the old Opera café in Sofia, Bulgaria. Another successful project of interior design company IDEA International. The company known for both its commercial and residential projects all around Europe changed the nightclub scene on the continent once again, this time on home ground. Opera café is located in the center of the Bulgarian capital, in the historic Opera house. It’s a venue that makes visitors feel like they are in an art galler y. IDEA managed to create a unique subtle contemporar y environment with an open bar which essentially has no bar sur face but is rather a series of stone cubes around which the guests gather. The biggest reason for pride for the company is the one of kind kinetic chandeliers. “ The venue being basically a former hallway – it is as high as it is wide. To fill this square we decided we need peculiar chandeliers, but as the clients wanted to have live entertainment, the chandeliers would pose a visual obstacle. So we asked “ What if we could move the chandeliers out of the way when we need to, and put them back in when we are done?” so the idea of the kinetic chandelier came to
life”, said the IDEA’s CEO Alexander Kovachev. The clients wanted to bring back to life this former restaurant in the Opera house by turning it into a venue for the hip afterwork crowd. With the one of a kind bespoke kinetic chandeliers, an open bar and custom lighting fixtures IDEA International achieved a striking result, adding yet another unique venue to its successful projects. ■ IDEA is an interior design company, based in Sofia, Bulgaria. With a desire to create immersive environments and a passion for exploring the unknown, IDEA often takes a multi-disciplinary approach to its array of projects. For the last 10 years we have been providing interior design and branding services to companies all around Europe. Founded in 2004, the company specializes in a wide range of project types, from hospitality, residential and food & beverage, to product, yacht, and set design. Crafting a unique and individual concept for each project is fundamental to IDEA’s successful design approach. From the big picture to the smallest detail, the aesthetic story informs and drives the design. The seamless synergy of technology, craftsmanship and design is reflected in our environments that often combine high-end video technology, handmade objects, special effects, custom fixtures and furniture. The company works all around Europe and its founder Alexander Kovachev has over 30 000 m2 of unique and successful projects.
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Fera Restaurant @ Claridge’s London, England Client: Fera at Claridge’s Date of Completion: May 2014 Lighting Designers: Lighting Design International Lighting Manufacturers: Remote Controlled Lighting, LED Linear, Lucent, Light Graphix, TM Lighting, John Juer, John Cullen Lighting, Orluna Photo Credits: Derry Moore
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fter our work on the French Salon, Drawing Room and Ball Room at Claridge’s, Lighting Design International’s design skills were again requested for the new Fera Restaurant. The main objective was to create an elegant, young and fresh restaurant within the double height space, respecting the Art Deco glamour of Claridge’s with minimum obvious intervention. We worked closely with the interior designer Guy Oliver of Oliver Laws to celebrate the Art Deco styling in new and exciting ways by concealing the latest technology seamlessly into all the details for maximum visual impact that could subtly change throughout the day. The joinery into the restaurant starts through a small door way in a corridor from Claridge’s. The first impact is a tiny space surrounded by red velvet curtain and this leads into the glamorous rotunda with the gilded historic ceiling. This was lit using a perimeter of custom back lit finials and the marble floor emphasised by a narrow beam spot set deep within the ceiling rose.
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The Rotunda’s ribbed glass entrance to the main restaurant is backlit using tuneable white LED strip so that the colour of light can be from 3000K at lunch time when daylight comes through the windows to 2200K at night almost candle like in quality. The drama of the double height volume was emphasised with the backlit impressive sunburst laylights. These used the same LED tuneable strips, again cooler during the day and warmer at night. What was essential was to control the sunburst separately to create contrast and life to the skylight. Detailed within the beams what appears as dark grilles for ventilation are the remote controlled pinspots that focus on each and every table creating an intimate feeling within the restaurant and are totally concealed.
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Localised lighting both decorative and detailed into the brass railing brought the scale to a human level and emphasised the intricate brass rails. The over view of the stylish space with the custom picture lights and details of uplit niches are all balanced to create the per fect ambience. The small intimate holding bar has its own charm and style and captures in a fresh way the glamour of bygone designs.
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The whole project was completed in five months, almost an impossible task, but the team worked closely to ensure all the details worked. It was the invisible little touches where you least expect to see lights that helped give life and sparkle to the restaurant, which is often missing when relying on back lit sources alone. This was a wonder ful collaboration between the owner, interior designer contractors and lighting designer.â€? â–
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NuBryte Smart Home Lighting and Safety Console By LUCIS Technologies
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LUCIS Technologies Introduces NuBryte, a Smart Home Lighting and Safety Console to Make any Home a Smart Home Fitted easily over any light switch terminal, LUCIS’ NuBryte intelligently dims and brightens lights, offers home security and energy reporting to save energy and lower monthly bills
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UCIS Technologies unveiled a cloud-based smart home lighting and safety console, NuBryte, for all of a household’s connected needs such as automated lighting, home safety, and energy management. Users simply need a screw driver and basic wiring skills to replace any light switch with the NuBryte console, immediately transforming their home into a smart home. When installed, people can control and protect their home
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via a touch screen control pad, or the free NuBryte iPhone app. The standalone system also provides easy-tounderstand energy reporting, which helps people reduce energy usage and save money. Based on a recent U.S. Department of Labor report on annual home energy costs, Business Insider estimates that Americans spend $146 billion on wasted energy every year. W ith NuBryte, consumers can set their lighting controls for each room based on their activities in it, which can reduce excess lighting and cut down overall energy costs. Over time, the device recognizes behavioral patter ns based on information gathered from its sensors, so that specific rooms are lit to the preferred settings at certain times. Users are also able to adjust a room’s brightness from any unit or directly from their smartphones.
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NuBryte’s integrated home security system – quickly becoming one of the central components of a smart home or building – interrupts intruders with flashing lights, and alerts users via their phones, allowing them to also activate the system’s built-in camera to quickly take action. NuBryte currently provides a family calendar, intercom communications, gives weather updates and alerts, and features an open API to support complementary features from other sources.
“Although there are other solutions contributing to the energy conversation, we saw a large void for a complete ‘out of the box’ smart home solution,” said Alan Yuan, co-founder and CEO of LUCIS. “NuBryte fills this demand, and goes the extra mile by making it extremely intuitive for families to experience enlightened living.” About LUCIS TECHNOLOGIES LUCIS Technologies, founded in Silicon Valley, builds innovative technologies and products for energy management, smart home, and the Inter net of Things (IoT) applications. Its flagship smart home lighting and safety console, NuBryte, helps consumers easily upgrade to smart homes. It intelligently dims lights, offers home security and energy reporting, and more, to save energy and lower monthly bills. For more information, please visit www.lucis-tech.com.
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connecDIM: Decentralised Light Management 2.0 By Tridonic www.tridonic.com
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ridonic unveils connecDIM, an easy-to-integrate light management system solution for industry and commerce. The system, comprising connecDIM Gateway and connecDIM Cloud, combines cost efficiency and user-friendly design with decentralised light monitoring and control options from anywhere in the world. Small applications with only a few DALI devices can benefit just as much as complex lighting systems in large properties. A long-term study conducted by Zumtobel in cooperation with the Fraunhofer IAO has confirmed that the present lighting situation in offices often does not meet the requirements of the various groups of users. Lighting that is tailored to the needs of users has been shown to improve their well-being and make workplaces more attractive. More than 50 percent of all employees would like individually adjustable lighting that they can tailor to their specific needs and to the requirements of changing work situations. connecDIM makes this possible. This light management solution not only enables the lighting to be monitored at any time and from anywhere in the
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world, it also allows employees to adjust the lighting to suit their own individual needs quickly and easily via a PC or smartphone app. Both the intensity and the light colour (Tunable White) can be adjusted, thereby making employees feel more comfortable at work, as those who took part in the study can testify. Wh e t h e r t h e DAL I s y s t e m is a n e w o n e o r a n e x is ting o n e , in t e g r a t in g it in a h ig h - le v e l lig h t m a n a g em ent s y s t e m v ia t h e c o n n e c DI M G a t e w a y is m u c h eas ier, q u ic k e r a n d m o re c o s t - e ff e c t iv e t h a n h a s e v e r b een p o s s ib le w it h o t h e r a p p ro a c h e s . T h is s o lu t io n is b as ed o n s t a n d a rd h a rd w a re a n d in t e r n e t t e c h n o lo g ie s s o there is n o n e e d t o in v e s t in e x p e n s iv e s p e c ia lis t h a rd ware o r s o f t w a re . c o n n e c DI M is e a s y t o in s t a ll, o p e r a te and t a ilo r t o in d iv id u a l c u s t o m e r re q u ire m e n t s , a n d o ffer s a u t o m a t e d e m e r g e n c y lig h t in g t e s t f u n c t io n s . Once c o n n e c t e d t o t h e in t e r n e t t h e g a t e w a y, a s t h e h ear t o f t h e s y s t e m , c o lle c t s a ll t h e d a t a a n d p a r a m e t e r s o f the c o n n e c t e d DAL I d e v ic e s a n d t r a n s f e r s t h e m v ia T C P / I P t o t h e c e n t r a l c o n n e c DI M c lo u d .
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24 hours a day, 7 days a week The data stored in the cloud can be accessed at any time from anywhere in the world. Access is possible via web browsers from any PC or Mac, and also wirelessly via tablets or smartphones running iOS or Android. There are apps available for wireless access, namely connecDIM Lite for monitoring and controlling the installation within the property via the in-house WLAN and connecDIM Architect for commissioning and maintaining the installation. Building operators, facility managers and operation and maintenance personnel all benefit from the central monitoring functions. Not only do they receive an overview of the connected DALI devices, they can also see any lamp faults, hardware faults and dimming values at a glance so they can immediately take appropriate
action. It is also possible to change the energy consumption without having to be present on site. If the luminaire installation is expanded additional DALI devices can be easily integrated via a PC or Mac inter net connection or wirelessly via a tablet or smartphone. This involves addressing the devices, defining test routines (for example for emergency lighting operation), setting up predefined lighting scenes and controlling the light colour in the case of tunable white. Four DALI lines each with up to 256 DALI devices can be connected per gateway. It is immaterial whether conventional T5/T8 luminaires or the latest LED luminaires are connected to the DALI lines.
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J-Link Indoor Intelligent Lighting System By StrongLED www.strongled.com
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n recent years with LED lighting technology advancement, intelligent (smart) lighting control systems have become a major growth segment in the illumination market space. It further extends LED lighting energy saving and green environment benefits with the advantages of being easy to use, convenient and providing leverage on the pervasiveness of the Inter net of Things. StrongLED started the development of intelligent lighting control system since 2012. Contrary to centralized architecture with the inherent upfront high cost investment and system option limitations, the J-Link Smart Lighting System adopts a distributed architecture. Besides a low up-front cost investment, it is scalable and future-proof as users could easily add extensions and capabilities with expanded needs. Its design fits perfectly into contemporary deco too.
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J-Link System uses the latest high sensitive capacitive touch panel control, and wireless communication technology for the interaction between people and system. It has taken the user experience into consideration by intuitive control operation, a simple interface, robust electronics and low maintenance. A basic J-Link system can have 1 to 16 lighting control circuits, which are expandable to a maximum of 1024 control circuits. It can control almost all kinds of LED lights and conventional lightings including incandescent lamps, fluorescents and CFLs. Furthermore, it allows the user to remotely control all these via the Inter net. There are a wide variety of touch panels, controllers and sensors for the customers to choose from, according to different kind of functions including smart sensors [motion, voice and photo sensing], Bluetooth receivers,
W i-Fi receivers, RGB controls, circuit controls and lighting scene/mood controls, DC, AC and RF controllers and many others. The panels are of industry standard form factors that are easy to install and the touch interface icons can be DIY personalized to enhance the uniqueness and fun by each of the customers. J-Link Smart Lighting Control System can be used in residential, hospitality, commercial, office and institution industries for wide array of controls for dimming, tunable whites for mood lighting and lighting scenes. J-Link System is an extremely simple and powerful system in the world. Simply a touch panel and a small controller with a set of lamps would be all it takes to build an intelligent lighting environment.
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Kingspan Launches ZerO Energy Lighting Solution to Cut Business Energy Costs » » System combines rooflights, LED lighting with smart controls and photovoltaic technology in a single package for the first time » » Study suggests solution could offer annual electricity cost savings of £3.7bn to UK businesses » » System typically pays for itself in under three years; within the ROI threshold for most businesses
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ingspan Insulated Panels, a global leader in the design, development and delivery of advanced building envelopes, has launched its ZerO Energy Lighting solution, helping businesses to eliminate their lighting electricity bills. Kingspan ZerO Energy Lighting combines the latest in polycarbonate rooflight products, LED lighting with smart dimming controls and photovoltaic (PV) technology to create a bespoke package offering optimal lighting all year round. It is the most cost-effective lighting solution available to businesses, taking into account capital and lifetime costs, while also improving the wellbeing, safety and productivity of building occupants. “This solution is yet another example of Kingspan fulfilling its promise to bring cost optimal net-zero energy solutions to businesses” said Liam McDaniel, Business Unit Director – Fabrications, Safety & Lighting Solutions, Kingspan Insulated Panels. To coincide with the launch, Kingspan has released a report quantifying the potential electricity cost savings to businesses in the UK. Adopting improved lighting systems alone results in a potential annual electricity cost saving for businesses of £3.7bn. The average business lighting electricity cost would fall from £25,583 to just £3,837. The report examines the impact of improved lighting and controls only; it does not include the additional potential cost savings and benefits of the rooftop solar PV element of the package. The ZerO Energy Lighting system blends several of Kingspan Insulated Panels’ proprietary technologies to achieve maximum efficiency:
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• Kingspan Day-Lite polycarbonate rooflights allow natural sunlight into the building – up to twice as much as traditional rooflights; • This natural light is then topped up by new Kingspan Smart-Lite LED luminaires, which replicate the colour temperature and vibrancy of the midday sun. Kingspan Smart-Lite luminaires achieve optimum inter nal lighting with far fewer units than traditional High Intensity Discharge (HID) fittings, and last far longer, reducing the costs of maintenance and expensive re-lamping; • Smart dimming controls can be installed with the new LED lights, which allow for precise zoning. This typically reduces lighting energy consumption by 85 – 90%; • The final part of the ZerO Energy Lighting solution involves the installation of Kingspan Energy Rooftop Solar PV. This system generates more than enough electricity to cover the residual lighting energy demand, with the surplus produced used to reduce other electricity costs for the building, or sold back to the National Grid. “For every project we undertake, we aim to deliver an ROI of under three years based entirely on capital cost versus energy and maintenance cost” explained Jonathan Dore, Commercial Director, Fabrications, Safety and Lighting Solutions, Kingspan Limited. “We have achieved this figure for every project we have worked on to date, and these numbers don’t even take into account the additional benefits of improved productivity, retail sales etc associated with better ambient lighting. “We can also help future-proof building owners against upcoming changes to legislation. From 2018 it will be mandatory for all buildings with an F or G EPC rating to be upgraded to a minimum of E. The ZerO Energy Lighting solution alone will improve a typical G grade building to a D grade, with the same ROI of under three years. Using other Kingspan products, it’s easy to improve the rating further all the way up to an A grade, reducing energy bills, gaining BREEAM credits and increasing asset value.” Recognising that some sectors stand to gain even more than others from the Kingspan ZerO Energy Lighting solution, the report finds that lighting makes up 43% of total electricity consumption in the Warehouse sector; compared with 22.6% for businesses as a whole. The Warehouse sector could save £430m in annual electricity lighting bills, while the Retail sector could save £1.21bn. For more information, please visit www.kingspan.com.
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LED Built-In Modules By Vossloh-Schwabe www.vossloh-schwabe.com Photo Credits: Vossloh-Schwabe
LUGA C 2015 – PEARL WHITE 1000 LM TO 3000 LM LUGA C 2015 – Pearl White CoB Modules Based on established CoB technology with a ceramic PCB, LUGA Shop Pearl White is the most recent LED product made by Vossloh-Schwabe and the lighting star of fashion stores. LUGA C features brilliant colours comparable to those rendered with the kind of tried-and-tested CHI ceramicbur ner technology commonly found in shop lighting. High light output of up to 140 lm/W and no more than a minimal change in the module’s photometric values over the course of its 50,000-hour service life (L90/B10) allows for brilliantly illuminated fashion items. W ith a CRI (colour rendering index) of more than 80 or 90, the module ensures that the colours of illuminated products are shown off to best effect – and serves to tur n fashion into lifestyle.
• Brilliant white light optimized for fashion and clothes lighting • Similar colour impression like Ceramic Metal Halide lamps • Long service lifetime: 50,000 hours (L90; B10) • Highly efficient: Up to 140 LM/W AT tp=65°C • Narrow colour tolerances: 3 STEP MACADAM (INITIAL) 4 STEP MACADAM SHIFT (AFTER 50,000 HRS) • High electrical isolation due to ceramic CoB technology Typical Applications • Integration in reflector luminaires • Shop lighting, especially fashion lighting
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LUMINOSE - The Lovely Lamp By Luminose www.lumino.se
Fine design dog lamp from wood to your table by Elizabeth Zimmerer & Mรกrton Lente LUMINOSE is the dog lamp with personality. This fine design, wooden table lamp with the touch of handwork was bor n from design passion and the love for dogs. By mapping the archetypical movements of a dog, then transforming them into a different context and scale, Zimmerer designed this flexible and interactive wooden table lamp. Lente designed and built the environment in which LUMINOSE feels good, the brand, from visualization to web design & development.
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Image credits: István Oravecz, András Lente
LUMINOSE is made with the co-operation of changed working abilities with high level of expertise. Based on the dog lamp body color, the natur edition is made from high quality, handcrafted oak, the blacks & whites from beech wood. LUMINOSE is smart, a LED panel is installed into the wooden components, using 85 percent less energy than a standard table lamp. The designers think only good, puritan design can call for clean emotions of people without an effort. They want to draw attention to this throughout LUMINOSE, giving design to everyday people.
LUMINOSE prototype was introduced at Budapest Design Week in October 2014. After several hours of designing and manual prototype, LUMINOSE - the lovely lamp is finally lauched. About Elizabeth Zimmerer and Márton Lente are a designer couple, Master’s students at Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, Budapest, Hungary. Their collaboration can be defined as what Elizabeth represents in a product, Márton represents visually and in website code.
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LG Chem OLED Light Panel By LG Chem www.lgoledlight.com
LG Chem’s largest panel in its product portfolio and also one of the world’s largest commercially available OLED light panels, the 320x320mm Panel is now being mass produced in Seoul, South Korea. LG Chem has developed a number of new applications to showcase easy integration of OLED panels such as Mounting Solutions and Transparent Electrode. Mounting Solutions demonstrate easy OLED panel integration on metal plates by magnetic connections. Transparent Electrode provides a floating effect of the panel with transparent mesh conductive film and glass. The applications are suitable for fur niture integration, wall lighting, shelf lighting and more. LG Chem is currently discussing further codevelopments of the products with numerous companies and is still seeking for more collaboration opportunities.
320x320mm Panel: The Bigger the Better The 320x320mm OLED light panel in LG Chem’s product portfolio is one of the world’s largest commercially available panels. The panel has an efficacy of 60 lm/W, a high CRI (90) and is only 0.88mm thick. The output is 800lm with a nominal input (8.5V 1,600mA), and is capable of a maximum 1,200lm output, which is similar to a common 60-75 Watt incandescent lamp. This is significant because it marks the point where OLEDs will not only be seen as an energy-efficient and human-friendly light source, but also come to be seen as a fitfor-purpose and proficient general purpose light source. 92
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Clockwise from left: Rail Connection Mounting Solution with 200x50mm LG Chem OLED light panel Linear Connection with 200x50mm LG Chem OLED light panel Transparent Electrode with two 320x110mm LG Chem OLED light panels
New Application Ideas: Mounting Solution & Transparent Electrode • Mounting Solutions LG Chem has developed two types of “Mounting Solutions” for easy OLED panel installation with magnetic connections: Rail Connection and Linear Connection. Both Solutions use 200x50mm LG Chem OLED Light panels which are 0.88mm thick, at efficacy of 60 lm/W, CRI of >90 and with 40,000 hrs of lifetime. (LT70) » » Rail Connection Each 200x50mm LG Chem OLED light panel is cased and a DC-DC driver is integrated. The ACDC driver supplies DC to the conductor rail, and each lighting unit is magnetically attached to the rail receiving the power. » » Linear Connection The Linear Connection Solution also utilizes 200x50mm OLED panels with chrome-finished casing. Each lighting unit is magnetically connected with other units in a series, and the units are also magnetically attached to the metal surface. When distance between the panels is required, an extension bar can be placed in between.
Where to apply... The mounting solutions can be easily applied anywhere, from retail store shelving to general home fur niture. •
Transparent Electrode The Transparent Electrode uses 320x110mm OLED panels. A transparent mesh conductive film, OLED panel and protection film are laminated on a sheet of glass. Hence, OLEDs tur n on without direct wiring to the panels; therefore achieve a floating effect. The Transparent Electrode would be a great fit for retail shelving where temperature is a sensitive factor, for instance in the cases of cosmetics or food. Different shapes and sizes of OLEDs can be applied for diverse design needs.
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Stone Designs Lights Up the Restaurant at the Grandvalira Ski Resort with its Scout Lamp By B.Lux www.grupoblux.com
The Restaurant Solanelles y Cubil at the Grandvalira ski resort in Andorra contracted the Madrid-based studio Stone Designs for its lighting design. This is a functional space that stands out for its warm, custom-designed fur niture and the prominent role played by its vintage-style illumination, provided by B.lux.’s Scout lamps. Devised by Stone Designs, the Scout blends in naturally with this singular venue due to its decorative nature and technical functionality. In addition to featuring a sizeable shade - 60 cm in diameter - the Scout allows the user to direct its light through the use of a simple angular motion system. This versatility, along with its unique retro look, spurred Stone Designs to choose the Scout to light the restaurant’s American diner-style tables and booths.
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This is not the first collaborative effort between the designers Cutu Mazuelos and Eva Prego, with Stone Designs, and B.lux, who have carried out several custom- made lighting projects in recent years. After lighting up the Restaurante Solanelles y Cubil, B.lux has included the Scout lamp in its decorative designer lighting catalogue, and it is now on sale in red, beige and pearl grey, and in an LED version as well. B.lux, located in the Basque Country, has been manufacturing designer lamps for homes and contract work since 1980.
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Modern Lighting for Interior Spaces By Kanarien Singapore www.kanarienshop.com KANARIEN SINGAPORE PTE LTD has a creative passion to strive in supplying lighting designs that are suitable for the moder n interior propensity.
The quality of our products is generally excellent, long lasting, most are coated with powder and have a rustic finishing which makes it easy to maintain.
The focus of our designs is based on what gives us comfort along with a burst of impact. W ith our range of products, architects and interior designers can easily select several options for their clients.
For all light fixtures KANARIEN SINGAPORE carries, each part of every item is carefully chosen through the matching of colors, shapes and bulbs. Photo Credits: Kanarien Singapore
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This steel pendant light has a chromium plating finish, which allows the fixture to be long lasting without rusting easily. W ith a width of 37cm and a height of 60cm, this statement item can weigh up to 15kg.
LP111242
This industrial pipe (also known as a steam punk) pendant, is fully customizable. From the shape and size to the section of a wall it is mounted on, this pendant can be constructed in many ways to create a piece of art. Made of steel, this fixture is one of a kind, which creates an impact in an interior space.
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LW121208
This wall-mounted lighting fixture is designed to fit an industrial concept. However, being made of brass, the fixture creates a more convincingly opulent impact. Although mounted to the wall, both the wiring and bulb is connected separately, hence, it is adjustable to up to 50cm in length.
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A similar fixture to the LW121208, but this time it’s mounted to the ceiling, giving off an elegant aura with its presence of colour and style. During installation, several bulbs can be attached together to make a bold statement fixture. Made of brass, it is adjustable to 210cm in length, and has an additional set of matching lighting caps for a good contrast in design and style.
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High Performance LED Projectors By Grunzell www.grunzell.com
Park View Square Client: Chyau Fwu Development (Singapore) Pte Ltd. Product: Grunzell Projektor B218 series
Often referred to as the “Gotham Building” by locals, the majestic Park View Square in Singapore has recently upgraded its outdoor lighting with Grunzell’s new range of architectural LED projectors. Designed by American Consultant James Adams together with DP Architects, and built in 2002, the art deco style building is a well-known landmark in Singapore’s downtown metropolis.
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Grunzell supplied over 200 of its latest outdoor projectors to illuminate the building façade and surrounding landscaped gardens.
building,” said Michael Ando, Director at Grunzell. “W ith various beam angle options we could offer to our client a flexible solution with the same fitting to address all their different lighting requirements including illuminating the upper part of the building façade”.
using the latest LED technology, the compact design makes it perfect for a wide range of applications. It is available in various light distributions for flood or accent lighting applications and in a choice of color temperatures.
“The building attracts a lot of people – visitors and locals alike, who stop to admire the building and its sculptures and statues around the gardens of the open plaza. We are very proud to be chosen to supply the lights to illuminate this wonderful
The Grunzell Projektor and B215 / B218 is a high-performance, 14W and 25 W luminaire suitable for both exterior use as well as large public interior applications. German designed and engineered, and
For more information on the Grunzell’s LED products or the Park View Square installation, please visit www.grunzell.com. Photo Credits: Grunzell
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CLAIR High-Bay LED NA Series By Niinuma LED Lighting www.led-clair.jp/eng
The CLAIR High-Bay LED NASeries has a very high luminair efficacy (120lm/W), suitable for use outdoors as it comes with IP65/67 certifications. Besides being projected up a building, it can be installed onto a pole and illuminates downwards from a narrow to a wide angle (30°,50°, 80°,120°,150° and 180°). W ith a remote LED driver feature, users can keep the LED driver inside the pole or even in a control room up to 100 meters away for easy maintenance.
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Outdoor Luminaires for Landscape Lighting By EYE Lighting Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (Singapore)
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Series of LED street luminaires for outdoor use, comprising: • Housing and cover in painted die-cast aluminium • Polycarbonate UV-stabilised diffuser for KYRO 1 LED Extrawide • Flat clear tempered glass diffuser • High-transparency polycarbonate lenses for best light transmission • Available from 37W~90W • Average lifespan of 50,000 hours at L70 • Power reduction models are available • High-power LEDs with next generation high intensity light beam • Light beam obtained by the combination of multiple LED modules • Available in 3000 K, 4000 K, 6000 K colour temperatures • Technopolymer component holder bracket reinforced with fiberglass • Variable mounting methods • Removable gear tray without tools • Pole mount component in painted die-cast aluminium
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PRISMA Q-TECH
Range of outdoor pole-mounted fixtures, comprising: • Transparent glass diffuser • Reflector in anodised aluminium • Painted die-cast aluminium cover and base for in-ground installation • The LED versions are available in 3000 K and 6000 K colour temperatures • Available in 9.6W 600mm and 900mm heights • Extruded aluminium wiring compartment with die-cast aluminium heads • Painted extruded aluminium pole www.performanceinlighting.com
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EYE LEDioc AREA Type D Unlike conventional luminaires that control brightness levels only, this LED landscape luminaire provides brightness and light control to ensure appropriate lighting depending on application and time period. Making good use of the inherent compact size of LED light sources, this luminaire was given a ring-like configuration to effectively control light distribution for three types of light distribution - omnidirectional, wide and forward. • Designed to withstand 15kV surges, this highly durable LED luminaire reduces the probability of breakdown when lightning strikes • W ith a 60,000-hour life, this LED module lasts five times longer than a mercury lamp, dramatically reducing maintenance costs • A wide ambient operating temperature range of - 20°C to +35°C enables use in cold climates • Supports a wide range of voltages, from 100 to 242V • Available in 96W and 124W in 3000 K and 5000 K colour temperatures
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LED-1571 SERIES ARCHITECTURAL WALL LIGHT
ERBAVOGLIO FLOOR LAMP BY MATTEO UGOLINI
By Grandlite www.grandlite.com
Constructed by solid die-cast aluminium body and have gone through rigorous ingress testing, fixture construction testing, thermal testing and photo metrics measurements.
By Karman www.karmanitalia.it
This LED architectural wall light is perfect for any outdoor environment. This compact but powerful wall light is a true innovation combining practicality and aesthetics.
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence- the saying goes - but that is not so true if Erbavoglio lamp is in your garden. Erbavoglio is a magical and mysterious lamp; nobody knows where it grows and which might be its main source of power. Erbavoglio is green like hope and represents the wish to be surrounded by objects which can convey positivity. This product is structured in iron and covered in an artificial green turf.
With highly efficient LED engine and precise optical control, greater lighting performance adds the value to its exterior appearance. • Sturdy construction with aesthetic design • Outdoor UV stabilized powder coated finishes • System lumen output > 5220lm • Luminaires efficacy > 105 lm/W • IP65 • Photo cell available • Wattage: 20W / 52W
CLAIR HIGH-BAY LED S SERIES By Niinuma LED Lighting www.led-clair.jp/eng
LS333ANS-2 UNDERWATER LUMINAIRE By Lumascape www.lumascape.com.au
The LS333ANS-2 is a swimming pool-rated luminaire, and one of Lumascape’s most popular underwater lighting options. It is constructed entirely of 316 marine grade stainless steel, and has a special alignment feature to ensure the beam of light is perpendicular to the installation surface, even if the wet niche is not. Lamp source is available as 75W MR16 or 3W or 6W LED. The use of LED allows for the creative introduction of color and improved energy efficiency.
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The CLAIR High-Bay LEDs from Niinuma Japan are perfect for lighting many applications such as factory workshops, warehouses, train stations, commercial buildings, indoor/ outdoor stadiums, freight stations, car parking areas, construction sites, sport halls, golf ranges, billboards, etc. A wide range of high-bay LEDs are available in 50W, 90W, 150W and 280W, which can replace 250W~1500W HID/HPS lamps. There are various mounting types, such as Socket, Chain (Eye-Ball), Pendant or Flood – giving users full flexibility to suit all kinds of applications and needs. Besides having a high luminaire efficacy with an average of 115lm/w, its ultra lightweight and remote LED driver are other key features of the CLAIR High-Bay LED. Users will be able to see drastic changes in their electrical bills and eliminate lamp replacement schedules.
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AURA RGB BULB By ADATA www.adatalighting.com
ADATA® Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules, NAND Flash products and LED lighting products, has launched its AURA RGB interior lighting bulb. The AURA RGB bulb displays over 16 million different colors and up to 64 bulbs can be configured via Bluetooth 4.0 Mesh technology using ADATA’s free downloadable app. ADATA’s AURA RGB bulb is a perfect match for homeowners and small business owners seeking to choose from literally millions of colors while being able to adjust warmth and brightness for bulbs spanning a distance of nearly 2000 meters.
ECO-COUNTER 2 By Creative Systems Lighting www.csllighting.com
CSL’s LED Eco-Counter 2 is a successful and effective 120V LED Eco-Counter Task Light. The Eco-Counter 2 utilizes the latest SSL technology combined with CSL’s creative product design. EcoCounter 2 delivers the one of the most energy-efficient lighting solutions for undercabinet and work space needs available today. Recently upgraded to 90 CRI, it offers 50,000 hour lamp life @70% lumen maintenance, Eco-Counter 2 features an integrated 120V system – no remote transformers or drivers required. Low profile – only 7/8” high. Glass lens with LED diffuser film. Captive screws and Speedlink™ technology (Hardwire, Portable, Linkable) make for quick installation. Speedlink system links a maximum of 24 units. UL/C – UL Listed for damp location. Available in four lengths: an 8-inch, 8-Watt; 16-inch, 16-Watt; 24-inch, 24-Watt and 32-inch, 32-Watt. Finishes are White, Bronze and Satin Aluminum.
EDILEX AC MODULE SERIES By Edison Opto Corporation www.edison-opto.com
Edison Opto has introduced a variety of AC modules which are designed to be driven directly to AC line voltage. Compared to the traditional LED, Edison Opto's AC modules do not need to connect to an external driver, helping to reduce the circuit cost and the size of luminaires. Also, users have more flexibility in luminaire design. In addition, the AC modules are grouped in 3-Step MacAdam ellipse which demonstrates Edison Opto's capability of color consistency. Edison Opto's EdiLex AC modules can be widely used in ceiling lights, down lights and fan lights.
CORELITE RZL SERIES
By Eaton's Cooper Lighting Business www.eaton.com/lighting The Corelite RZL series is a linear direct/indirect LED continuous row system that provides high quality, efficient illumination for open ceiling environments. The RZL’s clean, compact profile combined with multiple architectural style variations and high efficacies make it ideal for achieving horizontal and vertical uniformity in a variety of building environments including aisles, open offices, retail, and low bay applications. Available in 4’, 8’ and 12’ modular sections, the RZL is easy to install with innovative joining and mounting features to reduce installation time and labor costs.
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SLB6120-LES02 DYNAMIC WHITE COVE LIGHT By L&E www.lighting.co.th
The impressive elegant lighting ambiance at Central Embassy, Bangkok was created with indirect dynamic white linear cove light, which can smoothly change from a warm tone of 2700K to a daylight tone of 6500K. With a slim profile including an opal cover using flexible circuit board LEDs available for both indoor (IP44) and outdoor (IP65) applications with 2700K, 3000K, 4000K and 6500K choices, the SLB6120-LES02 becomes the perfect solution for many applications. The SLB6120LES02 can also receive data from simple controls like 0-10V dimming systems to advance control systems like the DMX512.
POLLUX GL-PL0606-V2 SERIES By GlacialLight www.glaciallight.com
The Pollux GL-PL0606-V2 series – is the new thinner, lighter and even more energy efficient version of the versatile LED Panel Light. The Pollux series of Panel Lights offers smooth, even illumination across entire lighting panel. The new 60cm sized GL-PL0606-V2 offers 3 color temperatures options, enhances performance up to 90 lumens per watt, and adds additional mounting options as well as 3-in-1 dimming, making these Panel Lights even more energy efficient and versatile.
COOEE CORDLESS LAMPS By Neoz Lighting www.neoz.com
It has been 20 years since the first NEOZ cordless lamp was put into service at the famed Penfolds Wine Estate in the Adelaide Hills, till this day every lamp is still designed and hand assembled in Sydney, Australia. NEOZ released their new generation Cooee Cordless Lamp after 3 years of R&D. The new design features a single 2600mAh Li–ion rechargeable battery powering an in-house developed 1W LED light source for 13 hours of light time. Unlike conventional LEDs, the NEOZ LED achieves an excellent colour rendering index of 95+ CRI, this is visually indistinguishable to the traditional Halogen light source. The warmth produced by the lamp ensures that skin tones, food colours and textures are seen in the best light – critical in the hospitality environment. The award winning portable luminaires are also available in 30 other unique diffuser designs with over 100 combinations of colours, materials and finishes.
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LIZA BY ELISA GIOVANNONI By Slamp www.slamp.it
The design of the Liza collection, the first project by Elisa Giovannoni for Slamp, is inspired by the classic crystal lamp shade in a modern and functional design combining subtle Baroque evocations. The hat and the stem of the lamp, connected by a ring in injection molded polycarbonate, are both made of Lentiflex® with thin vertical slits that project lights and shadows on the ceiling and walls. The base transforms into a source of light thanks to a courtesy LED arranged inside (lighting can be independent or at the same time as the light source of the hat).
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