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EMOTION Possibilities of light to influence emotions through features like colour mixing, room area illumination, accents lighting, etc.

ERGONOMICS Examinies the impact of light on human eye. • • • •

colour rendering index (CRI) glare prevention illumination level (task area) illumination level (surrounding of task area) • lighting uniformity • harmonius distribution of brightness (contrast)

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ECOLOGY ECOLOGY Get under control the energy consumption and environmental impact of light usage. • luminaire output ratio • energy effi ciency lm/W • latest lamp technology (green T5, LED), lamp life • product life-time & maintenance costs • thermal output of luminaire • dangerous material content

INDIVIDUALITY INDIVIDUALITY Possibilities of an individual to influence illumination with controls, sensors, lighting scenes etc.

DESIGN The shape of an object with excellent aesthetic value becomes an important accessory of the interior shaping the architect’s vision. • luminaire appearance in the room • overall impression of the luminaire • detail solution, surface finish • materials of construction parts • functional elements

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THIS ISSUE...

TL MAGAZINE JANUARY 2012

INTRODUCTION Gill Anderson takes a look at the past few weeks in the lighting industry and what’s affecting the sector

FLOODLIGHT In the news this month we have appointments

FOCUS ON PEOPLE 19

Q&A: PERFECT DAY Rowena Preiss of Philips Lighting shares her enthusiasm

OPINION – KEPT IN THE DARK Don’t miss the first of Hugh King’s regular columns

DESIGN FOCUS 25

20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA The harsh challenges of lighting marine environments

BRIGHT SPARKS Office lighting for 2012 … and beyond

LET THERE BE LIGHT Innovations in ecclesiastical illumination

UP TO THE TASK Task lighting vs overheads - or a combination?

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ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET ... Improving performance at sporting venues

MOTH TO A FLAME Studiotech’s Green Moth installation for Leeds

BOTTOMS UP LEDs are the way ahead for Spanish wine bar, Abica

DRESSED TO IMPRESS CR Richard Ellis’ enlightened head office scheme

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PRODUCTS A selection of the latest products for the sector

DIRECTORY

OPINION - MAINTAIN TO GAIN Rob Eadson at Abacus lighting says we need to take maintenance more seriously

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TIME ON YOUR HANDS? As the festive season finally arrives, the desk is cleared for the last time in 2011 and you retire to the bosom of your families for a surfeit of turkey, crackers and Christmas pud, the chances are you’ll reach a point where you need something to do, or just to escape to another room to be rid of the Mother in law – and I’ve got just the solution in a little light … ODA has published (under cover of darkness, one assumes) a document entitled: Olympic Delivery Authority Equality Impact Assessment Lighting Strategy.

THE TEAM Editor Gill Anderson gill.anderson@dreamcreative.co.uk Features editor Emma Morgan emma.morgan@dreamcreative.co.uk Features editor Tom Holmes tom.holmes@dreamcreative.co.uk Graphic design/production Danielle Smith artwork@dreamcreative.co.uk Production co-ordinater An Truong artwork@dreamcreative.co.uk Web development manager Mitchel Finlay mitchell.ﬁnlay@dreamcreative.co.uk Advertising manager Andrew Stratton andrew.stratton@dreamcreative.co.uk Classiﬁed Sales Andrew King andrew.king@dreamcreative.co.uk Circulation manager Malcolm Coleman malcolm.coleman@dreamcreative.co.uk Financial director Stephen Jones stephen.jones@dreamcreative.co.uk Commercial director Scott English scott.english@dreamcreative.co.uk Managing director Jay Boisvert jay.boisvert@dreamcreative.co.uk

I came upon this particular gem while valiantly trying to research information about the lighting element of the build programme for the Olympic venues. You know the sort of thing - what percentage of the fittings will be energy efficient; the overall cost of lighting the Olympic park; whether lighting controls have been put in place - nothing too difficult to get answers to - or so you’d think… Following my journalistic nose, I contacted ODA in an effort to clarify exactly what requirement there was for a document running to 41 pages on the impact of the Games’ lighting strategy on visitors, in terms of gender, race and God forbid, sexual orientation. Call me dim, but what do any of those things have to do with lighting the stadiums? Not being one to be put off by official red tape, I contacted the ODA press office. ‘I’ve never heard of that,’ said the nice helpful guy I spoke to. ‘Could you send me the link?’ I did, and the answer that came back was that this ridiculously long, wordy document that strives to cover every possible minority visitor variant - from women aged 50-plus (who knew your mum was a minority?) to gypsies and travellers - was actually created in order to assure the lighting levels within the various stadia were suitable for visually-impaired visitors. I wonder why they didn’t just cover that? I think it’s time to pull the shutters down on 2011, and hope that we can shed a little more light on the subject of the Olympics in 2012. Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous New Year. Gill Anderson - Editor

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LEDPowerPlant gives a stabilised DC voltage for 24V or 12V LED sources, which run at their best at nominal voltage. The driver maintains optimum stabilised DC voltage at the LEDs irrespective of mains voltage fluctuations. LEDPowerPlant’s electronic sensing circuitry allows it to be positioned great distances from the light sources, solving problems associated with positioning and concealing power supplies. A standard 0-10V signal provides exceptionally smooth dimming, while an internal relay completely switches off the power to LEDs when the signal is taken below 1V. This, together with remote positioning, greatly simplifies wiring, especially when dimming and increases safety using only low allowing the creation of movement and other voltage cable to the light source. dramatic transformation effects. They were Brian Cuthbertson, managing supplied by entertainment lighting specialist, director of Multiload Technology, said: White Light, continuing a collaboration with ‘We’re a company with a passion Ashton that has encompassed projects from for making sophisticated analogue Edinburgh to New York. lighting drives easy to install and use. ‘White Light is a valued partner on my We have built a solid reputation on projects,’ Ashton notes. ‘They are helpful and our VoltMaster intelligent transformer, accommodating, and work hard to make sure and we expect our new drive to be that everything goes well prior to delivery equally successful. and during the operation of the kit.’ ‘By using cable runs typically up ‘Ross’ projects are always something to 100m, LEDPowerPlant allows to behold,’ comments White Light’s hire for enhanced design options, with director, Dave Isherwood, ‘and we clean and uncluttered installations are always delighted to be part and no need to hide power of them. As ever, we hope supplies near LEDs. that our work in preparing Furthermore, its stabilised the PIGIs will go unseen voltages offer accuracy To find all the so that visitors to better than 99 per cent, latest news and Durham can just marvel diary dates, visit TL while delivering smooth at the dramatic images dimming and switching magazine online magically spread across from an industry www.tlmagazine.co.uk the width of the cathedral.’ standard 0-10V signal.’

STUNNING SON-ET-LUMIÈRE AT DURHAM The hit of the 2009 Durham Festival, Crown of Light - a stunning son-et-lumière that used the extraordinary architecture of Durham Cathedral as its canvas - returned to the city once again this winter. Created by renowned projection artist, Ross Ashton, with a soundtrack by Robert Ziegler and John Del’Nero, Crown of Light draws its visual material from inside the cathedral and from the Lindisfarne Gospels, giving residents and visitors a glimpse of the book’s contents before it returns to Durham in 2013. It is the first time it has been in the city since the 17th Century. Images from the Gospels are spread across the entire façade of the cathedral each day from dusk. Transforming any building - but particularly one as dramatic as Durham Cathedral - with light and projection requires equally dramatic lighting equipment. Here, as so often in his work, Ashton turned to the PIGI large-format projectors, which offer a resolution, precision and dynamic range as yet unmatched by video projection while still

WINNING INSTALLATION Flos has announced that the stunning Wall Rupture fitting designed by Thierry Dreyfus has been awarded Best Lighting Product at the FX Interior Design Awards, which celebrates interior luminaires, lamps and exterior lighting products for use in the workplace, retail, leisure, exhibition,

public or commercial settings. Wall Rupture appears as a fissure within a wall’s surface, releasing a beam of jagged, radiant light produced by concealed LED light sources. Evocative of a volcanic eruption or earthquake, Dreyfus has drawn on the world of contemporary art to create a striking sculptural light installation.

Wall Rupture has two finishes: gold and silver, and, like all the Soft Architecture range, it uses LED powered lighting units. Wall Rupture was first presented in Milan at Euroluce 2011 and later installed at UK distributor Atrium’s London showroom to coincide with the London Design Festival 2011 in September.

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LIGHTING FOR MUSIC - LIVE AND ON TV The Leader Light Stage 6-06 LED fixture, which features a traditional look of six round lenses mounted in a 600mm linear batten, but with each lens powered by a 10W white LED source recently made dramatic appearances lighting Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds on the BBC TV series, The Jonathan Ross Show, and on Bowling for Soup’s UK tour Russ Grubiak, lighting programmer for The Jonathan Ross Show said he was: ‘Very excited about the use of a very unique product.’ He, and show lighting director, Oli Richards considered various ways of using the 6-06 before deciding on their approach: ‘We figured that a lot of people would use them in straight lines or as a grid. Oli’s preference was for a non-uniform, random focus that filled the ceiling space and looked as edgy as possible.’ He explained: ‘ We mounted the fixtures in a ball and

socket TV grip, which suited our monopole hanging grid at the studio and gave us staggered heights.’ Grubiak then ran the fixtures from his Chamsys MQ100 Pro console, taking separate control of each cell in the fixture and ‘using individual channels with shuffle type grouping to achieve the spitting and random effects that the show seemed to demand. Noel’s performance was obviously amazing and gave us a great song to enhance,’ he agreed. In live concert touring, Patrick Sollit is using the 6-06 with American punk-rock band Bowling for Soup as they tour the UK. ‘We are using the fixtures as ACL replacements,’ Sollit explains, ‘but the effects they are capable of are so much more than ACL bars, putting many dynamic and unique effects at my fingertips. ‘As a result, the lights have been getting a lot of attention from technicians at each venue we’ve visited. More importantly, they’ve looked great, and the band has been very happy with the look of the rig, and with the audience reaction from the crowds!’ The fixtures were supplied to the tour by Zigzag Lighting, one of a number of companies that have already invested in Leader Light products.

QUALITY CONTROL FOR LEDS Analytik, the supplier of analytical instrumentation to the UK and Ireland, has linked up with German company, GL Optic for the supply of spectroradiometers for use in both quality control and research applications to the growing lighting market. GL Optic’s Mini-Spectrometer is a practical handheld device specifically designed for the measurement and characterisation of light sources - particularly LEDs - providing accurate spectral information and colour coordinates conforming to CIE standards. Dedicated software automatically calculates critical parameters, such as colour temperature and colour rendering index, whilst different accessories are available for specialised measurements; including

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luminous flux of LEDs using the 48mm integrating sphere, and luminance of flat screen LCD displays with the display sensor optical probe. The Mini-Spectrometer is just that, small and with low energy consumption but still managing to deliver high sensitivity and precise calibration performance based on a particularly low noise floor. Powered and operational when connected to a PC via a USB port, it is ready to start measuring within ten minutes of switching on. GL Optic believes it has designed a product to face the challenges of the modern lighting industry and demanding LED market. This handheld spectrometer can be used for everyday incoming quality control of light

ANOLIS IN LIGHTING FIRST Protea Court is the newly opened extension to South Africa’s most desirable and glamorous retail destination – Sandton City in Johannesburg. It features a ground-breaking architectural lighting installation designed by Paul Pamboukian and senior lighting designer, Joao Viegas of Paul Pamboukian Lighting Design (PPLD), with 115xAnolis ArcPad48 and 12xArcSource96 fixtures used to highlight the spectacular 34m high, 42m diameter, sloping roof and its ETFE inflatable skin. The fittings were supplied by Anolis’ South African distributor, DWR, which also undertook the installation and commissioning of the lighting system. DWR’s team of three installation technicians all completed full Rope Access and Working at Height safety courses before starting on site, with approximately 70% of the Anolis fixtures needing to be rigged externally on the1 degree-pitched roof structure. Protea Court – which houses 70 new international and luxury retail outlets - was inspired by the shape of South Africa’s national flower, the Protea and designed by Tia Kanakakis from MDS Architects. PPLD has worked with MDS Architects on previous projects, and was asked to create a fabulous and innovative lighting scheme to accentuate the striking shape and aura of Protea Court, in the process capturing the mood and spirit of the whole cutting edge development and retail experience with lighting.

sources, field work of quality engineers and other professionals who deal in the quality of light. Talking about the addition of GL Optics’ products to Analytik’s range of innovative scientific solutions for industry and research, founder and managing director, Ian Laidlaw, says: ‘The UK lighting technology market is growing rapidly and we see an excellent fit for the products from GL Optic. It will broaden our market reach based on eight years’ experience working in spectroscopy and allied measurement techniques.’

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LIGHTING THE PYRAMID Toshiba has completed the first stage of renewing the external lighting at the Louvre, the world’s most popular art museum in Paris. The iconic pyramid entrance, the three pyramidions and the Colbert pavilion will be suffused with the warm glow of a new LED lighting installation. As the Louvre’s conventional exterior lighting was reaching the end of its life, the museum recognized the value of replacing the old, high energy xenon fittings with energyefficient, environmentally friendly LEDs. Toshiba designed the replacement lighting scheme to bring out the intrinsic beauty of the

museum buildings, using a range of its fittings, including high beam-lamps to illuminate the Pyramid and the palace walls. Work on replacing the museum’s old lighting will continue into the New Year, with the remaining facades of the Napoleon Court due to be completed in the first half of 2012, and the courtyard following in 2013. Toshiba will provide a total of 3,200 LED fittings to replace the 4,500 xenon fittings currently being used. The company says it will cut annual power consumption for the exterior lighting by 73%, from 392,000 watts to 105,000 watts. The French national museum since 1793, the Louvre houses one of Europe’s oldest and

most famed art galleries. It is also one of the world’s largest and the most visited museums, opening its doors to 8.5 million visitors each year. The museum is part of ‘Paris, Banks of the Seine’, which was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991.

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Having spent more than ten years working in the independent sector as a lighting designer in architecture and popup, creative director of Philips UK, Rowena Preiss’ experience is vast. Taking the lead on high profile projects such as the O2, National Theatre and Westfield Stratford, Preiss shares what it takes to become the creative director of one of Britain’s leading lighting companies TEXT: EMMA MORGAN

How long have you worked in the lighting industry? I graduated from Central Saint Martins in 1998 and started my career with Levitt Shannen, designing light fittings for retailers, such as the Conran Store. As my major was in lighting it seemed a natural progression.

What were your first steps into the industry? I was reading about some of the work by DHA design services in a lighting magazine and was intrigued by their approach. I arranged to meet them, explaining that I was keen to understand a little more about lighting design. After two hours with Adam Grater, I have to say I was blown away by the notion of the ultimate spacial dynamic being so influenced by this mix of creative and technical thinking. He ended up offering me a job and that was it really. Under the wing of Jonathon Howard, I learned to appreciate this discipline and all of its complex facets, and will always be indebted to the team there.

It’s a really exciting time in lighting, pretty much anything is possible How did you arrive at Philips Lighting? Following my experience at four of the UKs leading lighting design consultancies, I decided to explore the manufacturers role in the fruition of challenging lighting solutions, more as a desire to discover, and to work alongside some of the original unsung heroes of lighting, such as John Hugil, Pat Holley and co; key influencers of many technical initiatives in the early day of lighting innovation. Through my involvement with CIBSE and three years of delivering masterclasses in the UK, I was approached by Mike Simpson, technical director of Philips here.

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What does your role entail? A great deal of variety and collaboration. I work across a host of different environments, but in essence it’s about bringing a creative vision to life through design, focusing on innovation-led design as an enabler of bridging technology with the creation of meaningful, life-enhancing solutions.

What does it take to achieve the position of creative director at a huge company, like Philips? Flexibility, passion and the ability to spot an opportunity. Plus a real desire to keep pushing the boundaries of the norm, using emerging technologies, as well as having a drive to inspire change in how we experience spaces.

What is a typical day at the office for you? I don’t have any typical days, especially not in my office, which keeps me on my toes! It’s important to me to experience and adsorb what’s going on around me, looking at emerging trends, and the fit with technology. We maintain that the timely introduction of technology is key, so knowing the right moment or opportunity to reveal something new is really important. Ultimately, lighting impacts on everyone so the outcome

needs to be beneficial to everybody. It’s a really exciting time in lighting - pretty much anything is possible.

What is your favourite part of the job? There are some incredible young designers out there that are on fire with ideas, often my challenge is realising their vision. The most rewarding part of my job is when that vision comes together with the latest technology, and sometimes something from the research campus. Seeing the result in reality and how it impacts on everything is amazing. Best of all is when we achieve something here in the UK, which is a global first. I think the designers in the UK are really leading in the field of lighting, and that makes me feel really proud.

What keeps you inspired? London mainly and its cultural diversity, as well as new technology emerging from Philips research, my colleagues and my boss!

How do you push the boundaries? Philips is a big company with a continuous stream of product development across all sectors, from Philips medical to Philips automotive lighting. We are surrounded by innovation here, and that really inspires

advances in lighting solutions, such as jet lag recovery systems, lighting integrated with media devices and wearable lighting. In my view, it’s so important to reveal new technology as soon as possible, showing what’s possible, even if it’s only to inspire new ideas.

How do you feel when you finally complete a project? Exhausted normally, followed by a big sense of achievement, and gratitude for the team involved. It’s really hard work but with a solid team in place, I can’t think of any hurdle we can’t overcome.

What are you currently working on? Numerous scenario solutions for 2016-17. It’s important to have a grasp on where we will be in the future and prepare solutions for expected changes in architectural design, while also keeping a watchful eye on new regulations emerging.

How do you begin to tackle a new project? Although my work is extremely diverse, it normally involves problem solving in some form; of course the starting point for this is always defining the problem in the first place. Sometimes that’s harder than actually solving the problem, especially at Philips where I’m surrounded by experts in lots of different fields. In lighting alone there are 70,000 of us - and I can say that an unsolvable problem hasn’t cropped up yet!

Your experience ranges from product design - of fittings for retail - to spatial and experience design. How did you develop such a broad range of skills? My dad’s an engineer and my mum, an artist, so I think it’s in my blood, although CMS played a big part in my life and really changed the way I think.

What emerging technologies are currently hitting the market? Digital media devices are becoming more and more cost effective, and smart light fittings are all tools that are having an impact. Spaces are expected to be multi-use and

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I think the designers in the UK are really leading in the field of lighting, and that makes me feel really proud... way finding is no longer viewed as fixed. The o/ off switch - gosh I can’t remember the last time I saw one! The challenge is more about what you do with the space once all the technology is in place, and importantly how you communicate those choices to the user.

In your lifetime what do you regard as having been the key milestones in lighting? That’s got to be LEDs. Ten years ago I remember the first blue ones; we went crazy for them then, all these blue dots started appearing in London at night, it was a new type of blue and you knew instantly what it was. Thankfully things have moved on since then. I dread to think what the skyline would look like now if they hadn’t!

In your opinion, what is currently the best lighting source available? I still get excited when I see a colour reach, it’s got to be the big boy of lighting, and I am still amazed at what it can do.

What lighting product could you not live without? Apart from my Philips alarm clock? I really couldn’t live without any of them.

What is currently the biggest innovation in the industry? Lighting accounts for 19 per cent of global electricity consumption, and with the rise in energy costs and an increased awareness of climate change, there is growing interest in energy efficient sources. The cost saving and environmental benefits of LEDs continues to make it an attractive proposition. Although there has been a recent surge in the number of manufacturers entering the field without the necessary expertise to develop and produce high quality LED luminaries that will actually

last. The industry is doing a great deal to ensure buyers get the information they need to enable them to weigh up the pros and cons and accurately compare the performance of different LED products using clearly defined parameters. This should help to root out those companies making performance claims they cannot actually substantiate.

You deliver several papers a year across the country. What does your latest cover? Westfield Stratford, showing some of the challenges we faced, logistically and technically, a series of solutions and concepts, how they came about and the design consultancies involved.

You have also tutored at CSM, what does this entail? I’ve tutored on several courses and often get involved in projects that involve lighting in some way. I have been involved with CSM in some way every year since leaving. It’s a really inspiring place to be, although this is all in my spare time. I think I get far more out of it than I ever put in. The innovation lab is doing great things and MA Design for narrative environments is always breaking new ground.

What areas do you think need further development? I think there is scope to explore the electromagnetic spectrum in more detail now that technology has moved on. The fundamentals of light - where it comes from and how we see it, all need revisiting in my view. What we can see and what is actually there are two very different things right now.

What is the future of the lighting industry? If I tell you that I will have to shoot you!

Finally, what does lighting mean to you? Everything. It’s always evolving and changing and there’s no way you could ever get bored working in this industry.

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Hugh King, known to many from his tenure with Thorn Lighting, discusses the potential for lighting our historic monuments – or not, depending on your viewpoint

he debate about the contribution that exterior lighting can play in illuminating our most famous monuments and buildings has been reignited recently with calls for Stonehenge to be lit for the benefit of passers-by. During the 1970s and early 1980s Stonehenge was illuminated, but since then the prehistoric stones have remained in darkness after sunset, unseen by those driving along the busy A303, some 200m away. The debate was sparked when Lady Mimi Pakenham of Warminster, wrote a letter to The Times suggesting that lights would give the World Heritage Site ‘dignity.’ She said: ‘The magic of Stonehenge could be shared every evening with all who pass, many of whom can’t afford a ticket, just as it was a magical place thousands of years ago, sometimes with the moon and clouds shining as well. ‘With subtle lighting sunk well out of view and endless possibilities of solar energy, the monumental power of ancient man’s achievement in another age would inspire all who pass by.’ The debate escalated when the Telegraph reported on the issue, as did the BBC and Guardian. Speaking on Radio 4’s Today Programme, Clive Ruggles, Professor of Archaeology and Ancient History at the University of Leicester, pointed out that the stone circle is ‘iconic of the connection between prehistoric monuments and the sky.’ Ruggles, the world’s first professor of archaeoastronomy, studies the relationships between the sky and ancient monuments / communities. He argues that part of the experience of a monument like Stonehenge is seeing it in the dark, as it would have been viewed thousands of years ago by

the people who built it. The BBC website attracted 367 comments, including a strong consensus against lighting, but many criticisms were overbearing. One of the main objections people have is why light our monuments and buildings at all, especially when organisations are seeking to reduce costs and environmental impact. We must never forget that light can be developed and used to achieve far more than providing just the ability to see. Tactile qualities can be emphasised, mood and magic created and structure, surface and space highlighted. Such is the ability of our lighting design community that I see no reason why the stones could not be shown sympathetically in their setting. It was only a decade ago when we were lighting over 400 churches through the Church Floodlighting Trust. Churchcare says that exterior lighting makes a church a ‘living building’ and can ‘show off…towers and spires, built to the glory of God, to their best advantage, dramatically against the night sky’. Much is happening with regard to lighting equipment. LED luminaires are now a world away - in terms of size, optical and operating efficiency and controllability - from the UK’s existing exterior lighting stock. You only have to look at the recent ILP competition to light Durham Cathedral and Castle to see that

LEDs can increase visual attractiveness while making carbon and financial savings – in the region of 50 per cent per annum. Furthermore, there is no reason why the lighting should operate continuously. For St Patrick’s Day last year, Tourism Ireland arranged for major landmarks and iconic sites around the globe – from the Nelson Monument in Edinburgh to Table Mountain in South Africa to ‘go green’ in a bid to boost tourism. Another objection is that the builders of Stonehenge never employed artificial lighting. Now I’m not an archaeologist, so I can only comment from a layman’s point of view. But whilst it is tempting to think of our ancestor’s lighting abilities as non-existent, I’m reminded of the caves in Altemira, Spain where over 15,000 years ago paintings of bison bulls were found. It was first thought that light from a fire was used, but primitive stone lamps which burnt animal fats and oil were found. I might add that I’m not entirely convinced that the site is completely dark. My experience of the A303, albeit during the holiday season, is of evening traffic jams with headlights blazing. I’ll leave the last word to Lady Pakenham, who ended her second letter to The Times with: ‘Isn’t it time the scientific community climbs down from its astronomical ivory tower and shares a little more of the jewels of the nation with the rest of the country?’

Sources: Letters to The Times (subscription service) Telegraph - Stonehenge ‘should be lit at night’ campaigner claims BBC News - Should monuments be lit at night? BBC Radio 4 - Stonehenge: Let there be light? University of Leicester - Restoring Stonehenge to its sky English Heritage - Lighting up Stonehenge at night Guardian - Why illuminating Stonehenge is an unenlightened idea Tourism Ireland - St Patrick’s Campaign 2011 www.churchcare.co.uk

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20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA Catherine Chetwynd discusses the often ignored potential for lighting marine environments

arinas, harbours and docks are arguably some of the most hostile environments any lighting specialist would have to operate in, dealing with salt water, extremes of climate and variations in water temperature. However, the industry is vibrant proof that necessity is the mother of invention. Creative use of metals, protective coatings and technology have all ensured that underwater and marine lighting weather the vagaries of the environment. According to marketing director of OceanLED, Lee Savage, the first ever underwater lights were positioned underneath a boat during the filming of the movie, Jaws to provide lighting for the cameras. ‘Then, in the early- to mid1990s, super yachts started getting them - an area that exploded in 2004-05 - and now we are starting to see manufacturers putting underwater lights on lots of boats as standard,’ he explained. The other developing standard is increasing use of LEDs, which are more efficient and allow colour change, dimming and strobe options. The only downside is price: where a halogen lamp would cost £6-£7, an LED of equivalent power will set you back approximately £25. However, ‘We tend to push LED for lighting on boats,’ says partner at Timage, Marcus Lanza. ‘It is expensive, but boats have no way of producing power other than a generator, and halogen lights are one of the highest consumers of power.’ You also get what you pay for, and the return on investment is measurable: ‘For light source, power intensity and distribution, you need to make sure you use the highest quality fit for those environments,’ says principal and owner of Light Bureau, Paul Traynor. ‘The lowest spec always comes back to bite you!’ In addition, replacing underwater lamps brings manifold problems. ‘The moment you open a light, it gets moist from the environment; then you seal it and if the interior is still humid, it accelerates corrosion,’ says Savage. ‘We have overcome that by factory -sealing

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super yachts started getting them - an area that exploded in 2004-05

everything - you cannot get back into the lights unless you break them apart. But that brings its own problems with internal pressures: the air expands when it is hot and then, when it is underwater, it cools quickly and that wears out the seals. A clever way of combating that is with a seal that stretches, instead of being rock solid - it breathes.’ OceanLED uses aluminium bronze housing on some underwater lights rather than stainless steel because stainless steel oxidises out of water, which protects it against corrosion, but underwater this does not happen. Its lights are also protected against infestations of barnacles and other sea life by a tritonium coating, which can be wiped clean. Hella Marine has also gone down the LED route and its latest product is EuroLED 115, a downlight in dimmable and non-dimmable versions. ‘These fittings offer class-leading

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efficiency, with less than 5W consumption, but giving light that is comparable to 20W halogen lamps,’ says SOE business development manager, Nigel Hemming. ‘They are suitable for interior or exterior use, and are sealed to IP67 with a sealed cable entry.’ This is pertinent because the cable is exposed to moisture at the connection end, water can wick its way up the cable to the fitting. BGB Marine’s underwater/out-ofwater Amphibian fitting is its most recent

innovation. ‘We designed the product specifically for swimming pools, fountains, marinas, etc. and it uses the most advanced technology,’ says product development engineer for BGB Innovation, Chris Richards. ‘Typically, we offer lights in an aluminium housing for fresh water application, but we have quoted on projects in the past, where we had corrosion issues, so we developed something using stainless steel for corrosion resistance,’ he says.

One particularly clever trick is to link lights on port-hand and starboard-hand buoys, in a navigation channel coming into a port to GPS satellites, so that they all flash at the same time’

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And when the company started receiving enquiries from the Middle East, it was dealing with another set of challenges: sea temperatures of around 20oC and a high salt content. ‘For any type of salt environment, especially warm water, we use stainless steel,’ says Richards. BGB Innovation has a test chamber, which allows it to recreate (to within five per cent accuracy) the ocean in which the company is working, allowing it to submerge a range of materials to gauge the best performer. ‘As you would expect, stainless steel 316 was the best performing product and made it easy to decide what to manufacture our Amphibian body from, for demanding applications such as the Middle East,’ says Richards. Managing director of waterfront property and marina development specialist Arrol Limited, Simon Arrol has also worked in the region and created designs for Anchor

Marina on Palm Island, Dubai. ‘I had to do everything bigger and better and came up with underwater lights under the pontoon,’ he says. ‘We carried out tests of LED lights under the main walkways with different colours and intensity. We also looked at how to clean them as plant growth is enormously fast in the Middle East.’ As in everything, technology plays a major role in marine and underwater lighting: ‘One particularly clever trick is to link lights on port-hand and starboard-hand buoys in a navigation channel coming into a port to GPS satellites so that they all flash at the same time because they are getting timing data from the GPS.’ Lighting Bureau’s Paul Traynor created something specifically to mitigate problems arising from the hot climate in the Middle East. He was dealing with daytime temperatures of mid to high 40s, rising

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to well beyond 100 degrees C inside lights. ‘We did a façade scheme on the Corniche and we had to engineer the LED light source so that it was in touch with a metallic surface in an air-conditioned bedroom to allow the LED to operate behind glass on the façade.’ As with any growing industry, there are low quality pretenders to the market, particularly from China, and this intrusion is aided by a lack of cohesion and regulatory standards in the market, according to Savage. However, as sales start to cover the cost of R&D, prices of LEDs will start to drop, creating tremendous opportunities for operators, ensuring continued invention and innovation in an already dynamic sector.

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Mark Hillsdon goes in search of predictions for office lighting of the future ...

ith their promise of greater energy efficiency and value for money, low maintenance costs and even headache-busting properties, LEDs are revolutionising the way in which offices are lit. From high-spec high street banks to call centres, the LED is on the march but the fluorescent tube isn’t going down without a fight. In the 1990s, the T5 was launched as an energy efficient replacement to the ubiquitous T8. ‘It was’, says Tom Harrison, managing director of LED specialist MHA Lighting, ‘a very clever move by the traditional lamp manufacturers. ‘It (the T5) is not as efficient as the LED but it’s not as expensive either,’ he explains. ‘What it has done is create a dilemma for people who are conscious of energy

LED will undoubtedly be the driver for future developments, but this will be in conjunction with intelligent control systems efficiency but perhaps not completely trusting of LED yet, because it’s still a young and immature market. It gives them a safe, halfway house.’ Glenn Preston, key account general manager at building services company, GSH Group, agrees: ‘At present, LED as a standalone solution does not solve all lighting requirements, but in conjunction with other efficient light sources, will provide an effective lighting solution for most applications. ‘The lifetime of LED, along with the reduction in maintenance and energy usage,

will be compelling and, as costs reduce with the improvements in the technology paybacks, there will be a significant reduction in ROI time scales.’ It was the benefits of LED that shone through for lighting specialist, WILA, which has recently completed a major installation at the Nomura Investment Bank in London. The brief, explains WILA’s technical director, Peter Le Manquais, was to provide a bright, uniform light that could also be dimmed for the bank’s 8,000sq m trading floor. To achieve this, the

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No-one’s complaining of headaches, there’s no flicker, no humming noise and no heat coming down onto peoples’ heads. company developed a bespoke fitting, the LINIC 400, which has since become part of its Ingenic range. As well as meeting the technical challenge, WILA has also estimated that at Nomura, the LEDs will last for at least 15 years - during the same period, however, fluorescent lamps would have to be replaced six times, at a

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cost of over £180,000. ‘For an intensely-operated trading floor and a busy office, any disruption to work caused during a re-lamping process is not quantifiable but does have a negative impact. Using LEDs, which will last longer than fluorescent, was an ideal solution,’ he adds. MHA has also worked with a number of banks, where offices are often almost dark, apart from LED uplighters, to help prevent glare on computer screens. ‘The light is sent upwards and then reflected down and that’s because people working in these environments might have five or six laptops on the go at any one time. They want a completely different atmosphere to a general office,’ says Harrison. The versatility of LED is shown by another MHA installation, this time designed to deal with problems in a much larger call centre

environment. ‘There were no windows in this particular office,’ explains Harrison. ‘and migraines were a big complaint with people sitting under hot fluorescents for long periods of time.’ Lighting across the call centre had become haphazard, he recalls, with lights turned off in some sections of the office, while other people had resorted to desk lamps. MHA installed dimmable 30 watt Tilite fittings and now, says Harrison: ‘No-one’s complaining of headaches, there’s no flicker, no humming noise and no heat coming down onto peoples’ heads.’ The fact that LEDs are now dimmable is a major advantage, says Le Manquais. ‘As far as the human eye can detect, LEDs when dimmed do not change colour, which means that an even white tone is maintained as light levels are changed.’ Other key benefits of LEDs are the fact they produce no UV radiation, which means less heat and less expensive air conditioning - and unlike both the T5 and T8, they don’t contain liquid mercury. ‘Sensors work better with LED than they do with traditional lamps,’ says

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Harrison, ‘because while traditional lights often take time to warm up, LEDs are instantaneous.’ Harrison is seeing a growing popularity in ambient daylight sensors too, which dim the lights that are closest to windows if enough natural light is coming in. Other sensors will dim lights at a given time but then come on again when they detect movement, and so meet Health & Safety requirements. Many offices are also installing lighting control systems, as FM’s become fully aware of the negative financial and PR connotations of leaving lights blazing all night in empty offices.

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Of course all LEDs will slow down and eventually fail completely, which often means replacing the whole fitting. Toshiba’s new E-core 2000 is one way of getting round this problem. Billed as a second generation uplighter, it’s designed to be upgradable so that the LED module can simply be removed without the need to replace the whole fitting. As the technology continues to develop, and costs come down, many believe 2012 could be the year that the LED finally pulls ahead of the fluorescent tube. ‘LEDs are changing so quickly that in 12 months, an LED chip will be either half the price or twice as efficient,’ says Edward Lees,

product manager, Toshiba Lighting Systems, who believes that standardisation will also play a crucial role in the uptake of LED. ‘A consortium of over 40 global manufacturers is currently looking into new specifications for light fittings’, he says. ‘LED will undoubtedly be the driver for major future developments but this will be in conjunction with intelligent control systems which will maintain light output utilising LED as a dimmable solution along with occupancy and building controls,’ adds Preston. ‘New versions of LED, such as organic LED, known as OLED, will also start to penetrate the market, which will provide an infinite number of lighting solutions once the technology is proven to deliver the light levels and longevity required.’ ‘The industry is at a tipping point where LEDs will start being recognised as a more energy efficient option than T5 next year,’ predicts Le Manquais. ‘For now, the initial investment into LED luminaries can be high, but it is just a matter of time – dependent on the market – before they become less expensive and therefore a truly viable alternative for all budgets.’

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Lighting designers have a divine task when it comes to refitting churches and cathedrals on sacred foundations. Installations must blend with sacrosanct architecture and each design should create a mood appropriate for sermons, communions and baptisms. Dawn Gay looks at the latest renovations and innovations in ecclesiastical lighting here are many initial challenges facing the lighting designer and architect when they first step over the church threshold, not to mention diocesan committee approval that awaits. Graham W Smith, partner and senior engineer at CES Lighting and Electrical Engineers based in Coulsdon, Surrey, which has delivered 600 church projects since 1992, says that you can change the mood of the church building with the lighting. ‘When you walk into a church to meet the client for the first time, there’s the architecture, charm and character of the building to take into consideration as well as the certain committees for approval. Every time we complete a project we feel like we have achieved a huge team exercise,’ he says.

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St Mary’s Church, Shalford: Versatile Victorian CES Lighting and Electrical Engineers had to gain approval from the Guildford Diocesan Advisory Committee to design and install its bespoke fittings at Victorian St Mary’s Church in Shalford. The project, completed in May 2011, was part of a wider church re-structuring project, to allow services to be conducted from a central nave as well as the main eastern sanctuary. Smith explains that the new positioning had a key influence on where the luminaires were plotted: ‘Our task was to make sure that light levels are always balanced from the wall to the middle of the worship area in this high, wide church,’ he said. CES rose to the challenge by building a corona incorporating AR111 spotlights in the nave and by installing compact lighting

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around the church. Smith says: ‘For the lighting source we used Osman lamps in bespoke luminaires with AR111 energy efficient halogen lamps. PL, low compact lighting was used for the general lighting in the whole area, from the nave to the aisles and chancel.’ Eco-efficient AR111 spotlights were also positioned for directional lighting with controlled beams at important service areas of the church, like the altar and dais, to give a theatrical effect. ‘We increased lighting levels to draw the eye to specific areas. An auto dimming pre-set system now controls the light for each type of church service. Rather than a bank of switches, we zoned the lighting by service schedule and assigned a numbered button for each service. This conserves energy as well as creating the right mood and atmosphere,’ he adds.

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DESIGN FOCUS St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh: LED innovation Wiltshire-based lighting designer, Bruce Munro was ordained with the task of lighting the steel and glass internal porch designed by Icelandic artist, Leifur Breidfjord at St Giles in 2009. Munro has more recently created the high profile water tower and LED light shower temporary installations at Salisbury Cathedral in 2011. Bruce Munro’s long-serving designer, Anna Craddock was in charge of delivering an energy conscious and low maintenance solution for the project – a lighting system packaged in four one-metre squared LED light boxes, cantilevered above the porch. Each box was topped by frosted translucent acrylic in a lightweight aluminium frame, with the same metalwork finish as the porch. The light boxes were installed with 24 mini warm-white LED down-lights, which shine through the bottom of each box into the glass roof of the porch. The energy efficient LEDs are 1.2 watt and each box is controlled by remotely positioned drivers. Craddock was able to design the lighting system without visiting the 13th Century cathedral, with the help of architect Philip Flockhart at Morris and Steedman Associates. ‘We had the architect’s drawings and the elevations of the space. We wanted to make something that would glow, to really show off the beautiful metalwork, with the drivers in outside boxes to make maintenance a piece of cake,’ she says.

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in Plymouth’s Crown of Thorns chandelier is light years ahead. Chelsom lighting and design manufacturers crafted the lighting for this dramatic chandelier, the centrepiece of an overall refurbishment project by Harris McMillan architects. A spokesperson from Chelsom explains the interpretive design concept: ‘A stainless steel halo is supported by a central core, which is suspended on rods and strainer wires to restrict movement. Featuring up- and downlights around the perimeter, the fitting is totally energy efficient and forms a powerful focal point to the church.’ The lighting design was part of an evolving church refurbishment to renovate a tired church with old electrical and heating systems. Barry Ennis, associate director at

Harris McMillan explains the concept: ‘The design for the refurbishment of the church will bring a new unity and sense of space with changes to floor levels, finishes and fittings. Coronas and cantilevered wall lights are significant features but with elegant simplicity. They fit into the space adding a modern touch without the sensitivity of the whole space becoming overpowered.’

St Giles, Ashtead, Surrey: Medieval magic As well as being sympathetic to the 12th Century, grade I listed building, CES had a complex T-shaped nave and aisle area to contend with when lighting small and quirky St Giles’ Church. ‘We needed something traditional, so replicated and manufactured the original lanterns with low compact lighting (with lighting control) and low voltage lamps using AR111 and MR16 bulbs,’ says Graham W Smith. The team at CES also wanted to highlight carved ceiling features, like gargoyles, so they manufactured the lanterns with the option of ‘up lit’ polycarbonate panels to pick out the features, as well as providing traditional down-lighting. Another challenge was lighting the ornate ceilings in the chancel while preserving medieval walls concealing the original plaques and paintings. ‘We designed a small metal trough to run along carving containing Osman high output dimmable tubes,’ explains Smith. As with St. Mary’s Church, lighting was controlled in zones and directional lighting was used to illuminate keys features like the altar, font and a memorial bookcase.

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Reducing costs as well as improving the atmosphere for staff is a big draw for companies considering changing from overhead to task lighting Text: Tom Holmes t’s widely acknowledged in lighting circles that task lighting consumes less energy than standard ceilingmounted schemes, especially if care is taken to co-ordinate the lighting layout, task positions and orientation. Most in the industry now see task lighting split into two solutions. The first is the provision of desk lights in conjunction with a lower general background lighting level of 200-250 lux, and the second a use of desk-mounted direct or indirect lamps to provide flexible, high-quality illumination. Neither option is without its problems, which explains why widespread adoption of task lighting is yet to take place. Of the former, Ian Macrae of Thorn Lighting says: ‘Task lighting is always a tricky one, as most buildings consider the lighting as a building service and so will provide sufficient light from ceiling-mounted luminaires and daylight. ‘There is a glimmer of change though, when you consider energy reduction, with this there may be moves to reduce ambient

lighting to more like 200lux, and then add task lighting locally if required.’ In a manner of speaking we’re in a position where much of the technology is ready but few are willing to adopt it for various reasons. Sustainability and working environment appear to be secondary considerations in light of the major hurdle: cost. Few office block tenants would be willing to spend on additional task lighting when, as part of the tenancy agreement, lighting is supplied by the proprietor or landlord. That the additional saving in energy would go to the landlord is also unappealing to tenants. Who wants to spend money when they don’t have to?

‘It (cost) is a major problem in the UK compared with the rest of Europe’ says Peter Young of Waldmann Lighting. ‘I’ve found that some buildings, particularly newer and more recently refurbished, are claiming excellent energy-saving, say, 12 watts per square metre, but when you check the lighting level on the data sheet provided by the developers, they are only providing 350 lux. ‘That calls for additional lighting, either task lighting on the desks or supplementary lighting, probably from indirect/direct luminaires mounted on the furniture or free standing. So the claim to have a sustainable building can be misleading.’

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DESIGN FOCUS WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM THORN IN THE NEXT 12-24 MONTHS? ‘Well it won’t simply be a move to only supply LED’ says Ian Macrae. ‘Our approach has always been to offer the best light source for the task, and LED in some cases still has some way to go. But there will be more LED options, better efficiency and more use of controls, plus a continued drive to include sustainability in our designs. Energy is not the only concern, as raw material prices continue to rise, particularly in copper, aluminium and rare earth metals (used in LED) we will continue to find ways to use less and to do so more responsibly. Part of the drive will be to look at the whole life implications of our products and their use. At the heart of our company and products is the provision of smart solutions and dependable performance, and our customers will still expect that from us next year and long after.’

The reality of such schemes is high cost, high energy consumption and a lot of light pollution, the exact opposites of what the Government, and we as a nation are hoping to achieve. In most offices the standard lighting requirement is 500lux, achieved by a standard 1,500 grid system. Such systems are wasteful, as they don’t spread light where it is needed, illuminating carpets, radiators and desk in equal measure. It is evident that progress precludes a change in attitude from all involved in the

progress. A consideration of cost, light and energy performance, working environment and what products will achieve this should be at the heart of every installation. ‘Potential savings in doing this could be 55 per cent with ease’ says Macrae, ‘but it requires a change in the way landlords specify, fit out and let buildings, and from the lease holder or user in how they add to the basic office space with furniture and fittings.’ Peter Young agrees: ‘We lit an office with an average 200 lux from a ceiling-based

lighting system, poorly distributed, and provided the client with desk mounted indirect/direct luminaires, with a presence and daylight sensor. This provided a simple, easy to install solution with flexibility for the user to determine their own preferred lighting level and provided lighting that benefitted the whole office, not just the desk.’

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WALDMANN LIGHTING INSTALLATION AT THYSSENKRUPP, ESSEN, GERMANY The ThyssenKrupp corporate headquarters in Essen is among the most sustainable in Europe. Indeed the company, which runs on economically sustainable principles, was awarded a Golden Seal of Quality by the German Sustainable Building Council for its efforts in Essen. Part of the success is down to an efficient lighting system, for which ThyssenKrupp contracted Waldmann Lighting. In each of the general and individual offices ,Waldmann installed its freestanding luminaire, ATARO. The

fitting is regulated by presence detection and daylight, and is therefore only switched on when needed, reducing energy consumption by up to 50 per cent. In addition, ATARO is fitted with a LON communication interface. The phone-operated system oversees room automation, energy efficiency, shade and heating. Through such an intelligent solution, maximum flexibility of the interior design has been achieved, as well as reduced energy for all assembly sections in the room.

lighting. Bringing a product to market that isn’t energy-efficient is, and should be, considered a waste of time. As such, the task light has had to follow suit with the rest of the lighting industry in making itself greener. As with so much of the lighting industry, LEDs are informing much of the change we’re seeing and will see in task lighting. Over the next two to three years they’re expected to revolutionise the task market. ‘The size and control options make it common sense, and the efficiency gains compared to tungsten and compact fluorescent make the choice even easier,’ says Macrae. ‘Great optical design and the light weight mean we can provide the right light to the right task and vary the output, intensity and direction with ease. It also adds the possibilities for more remote task lighting.’ He is, however quick to warn that there are limits with current technology, for instance balancing user comfort with efficiency. ‘It is possible to let more light out from smaller luminaires, but that leads to luminaires that are uncomfortable to look at, or that cause glare nn the screen of your tablet, PC or laptop. ‘At some point the legislators and users have to realise that the next step in energy reduction, particularly where lighting is concerned, is to utilise simple and effective lighting controls.’ In effect, this means that leading manufacturers will have to offer products that have greater energy efficiency and dimming controls or even integral sensors for daylight or absence detection. As the market grows, it will also be necessary to support products with better information, and provide financial assistance and solutions to ensure customers can exploit technology, design and funding options. ‘There will be a drive to push down energy usage and reduce energy costs,’ says Young. ‘But the need will remain to provide a good lighting solution with greater flexibility for the user and the building manager. ‘With new lamps outperforming LEDs for open-plan office lighting in both light output and energy usage, and a lower cost base for lamp-based luminaires, we still see the majority of solutions using single-source, lamp-based luminaires to provide a complete and effective lighting solution for offices.’

Contact: Thorn Lighting, 0191 301 3032, www.thornlighting.co.uk Waldmann Lighting, 0113 277 5662, www.waldmann.com

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Lighting specialist saves energy while improving performance at two sports venues

hen lighting sports facilities, energy performance and luminance are the major considerations, though balancing those with cost is always a deciding factor. As pressure increases on commercial and community buildings to reduce energy consumption, many facilities managers and building owners are looking to their lighting as the starting point in their carbon reduction mission. After all, lighting sports and leisure facilities can account for as much as 20 per cent

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PRODUCT SPEC: SPORTSLUX The Sportslux is a robust, linear luminaire designed to withstand the daily rigours of sports hall activities while providing an energy-efficient alternative to HID equivalents. The fluorescent control gear also gives the advantage of instant strike and numerous switching options.

of total energy costs, so making changes to lighting applications is one of the simplest ways to save energy. Of course the users of said facilities still expect to use them in much the same way as they always have done, so seamlessly integrating efficient lighting with performance has to be achieved with minimal disruption. With over 2,000 students using its facilities to study, train and compete, The University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) is a prime example of this. It is one of the UK’s top two higher education sports hubs. Its alumni have represented the UK in athletics, played international hockey and rugby union, and reached the peaks of footballing excellence (Manchester United CEO, David Gill is a former student). As such UBSport has to ensure its facilities meet high standards.

Diagnosis The university identified two areas for improvement. The Munrow Sports Centre, which forms the hub of the University of Birmingham’s indoor sports facilities, and the City North Sports badminton court, which is part of the £8m Doug Ellis sports centre, which opened in January 2010. Contrac Lighting, one of the UK’s leading

manufacturers of energy efficient lighting solutions for the retail, industrial, commercial and leisure industries, was contracted to carry out improvements at the two venues. Working closely with the university, Contrac developed a lighting design for the university’s City North Sports badminton court. The design, which had to keep energy requirements to a minimum while meeting the requirements of Sport England, involved lighting the court with higher luminance levels over the central area and across the full width of the courts. Consideration also had to be made for the visually impaired and partially sighted, which meant that lux levels needed to be variable from 50 to 150 per cent of the normal design. The required levels were achieved by using 36 6x54w T5 Sportslux fittings – a robust, linear luminaire designed to withstand the daily rigours of sports hall activities while providing an energy efficient alternative to HID equivalents. The fittings were supplied with DALI dimmable control gear, which allow them to be fully controllable when used in conjunction with lighting controls and with a specially designed pyramid rear ball deflector to ensure that stray shuttlecocks from badminton matches would not get stuck on

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the back of the fittings. Contrac also produced an alternative lighting design for the UBSport’s Munrow Sports Centre. Here, the design had to be suitable for playing a range of different sports while remaining energy efficient and cost effective. Contrac proposed using 36 4x55w PLL Sportslux fittings in conjunction with long life lamps as this would provide the most cost effective solution while offering a high light output.

Game, set and match in Wrexham The Wrexham Tennis Centre is one of only 18 high performance tennis centres in the UK, providing world class tennis education programmes on a full- and part-time basis. The venue is open to the public all year round, and boasts a successful academy scheme which has been endorsed by the Lawn Tennis Association. In addition, it hosts a number of regional, national and international tournaments all year round, giving academy members vital match experience to help their growth and development.

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While the Wrexham tennis centre provided a unique challenge, a speciality of the company is to produce bespoke fittings To meet the demands of the academy and its growing status, the centre recently underwent an extension, adding four indoor courts and two mini-courts to the initial three, more than doubling its indoor capacity For Contrac, lighting the project represented a significant challenge - matching the lighting design and performance of the current lighting to achieve a seamless look. Using measurements from one of the existing fittings, Contrac produced a replica, which was photometrically

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tested to prove its output. The company then created a lighting scheme and design layout to replicate the existing, and produced a sample fitting, tailored to meet the site’s specifications, which the Lawn Tennis Association approved. Anne Shone, managing director commented: ‘While the Wrexham tennis centre provided a unique challenge, a speciality of the company is to produce bespoke fittings to clients’ specifications, or to alter existing fittings from our range in a number of ways to better suit their needs. In fact, we pride ourselves on manufacturing and delivering tailored solutions that allow our clients to maximise their energy savings and maintain excellent lighting levels.’

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Contrac Lighting; www.contrac-lighting.co.uk; 01405 766550 University of Birmingham Sport; www. sport.bham.ac.uk; 0121 414 4117 Wrexham Tennis Centre; www.nwrtc.co.uk; 01978 265 260

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Green Moth street lights transform shopping centre

tudiotech, an energy-efficient lighting specialist, has carried out one of its largest installations to date, fitting 60 Green Moth LED lanterns in the White Rose shopping centre car park in Leeds. The brief for the project was to replace the existing 150w Son lanterns, retrofitting the Green Moths onto existing columns, with the aim of improving luminance and reducing energy. The project was carried out over five days, in which Studiotech cordoned off each column and retrofitted the new lamps, causing minimum disruption to the busy car park during peak trading hours. The Green Moth street lighting specified by Studiotech uses less than 30 per cent of the energy of a traditional sodium lamp, and has a life span of up to 50,000 hours. The lamps are functional and stylish, giving excellent colour rendition, providing high definition for CCTVs, road users and pedestrians. ‘The new fittings were an easy retrofit to the existing columns’ say Tim Ashley of Studiotech. ’Because of the simplicity of the new luminaire, we were able to use all the

existing wiring which means that the overall project cost could be kept well within the budget and the energy savings will provide return on investment within a period of two years.’ Ashley adds: ‘There are a lot of LED lighting products available on the market today, some good, some not so good and because of the lack of legislation of LED product it is difficult to differentiate between the two.’ The project itself was a success, with light increased and energy reduced by 60 per cent. ‘We are very pleased with the final result’ says Ashley. ‘The new lighting has received very positive reviews from the centre management, tenants and public, and especially the security staff who, because of the increased colour rendition, can now identify cars by colour, and recognise individuals more readily.’

Contacts: Studiotech (UK) Ltd; 0161 292 9000; www.studiotech.co.uk

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Located in La Coruña, a north-west pocket of Spain is the Abica wine bar – an authentic space to enjoy a glass of vino and witness the latest in LED technology in use art of the Hostelea Group franchise of Galician wineries, when Abica opened its doors it wanted to offer its visitors something different, something special. As well as hosting a plethora of Galician wines for the public to enjoy, it was important for an experience to be established, one which would attract customers and provide a platform to showcase regional foods and art in a sophisticated, yet relaxed setting. What’s more as the design concept was to become a blueprint for The Hostelea Group’s future establishments, it needed to incorporate easy to maintain, energy efficient measures. Megaman was called on to establish an energy efficient and low-maintenance lighting concept, not to the detriment of the sophisticated ambience the franchisee longed to create. To establish the notion, Antón Sáez Pérez, manager at Abica, worked closely with Miguel Pérez of Megaman to ensure a scheme with optimum energy and maintenance savings. Pérez explains: ‘We wanted to choose a design that not only looked good but which, as a franchise template, was sustainable and could be replicated easily. By choosing to light the space with spot-lit areas within the restaurant, tapas and delicatessen areas, we have been able to communicate a sophisticated, yet relaxed mood to our Galician winery experience.’ Collectively, the pair decided the best option would be to use lamps from Megaman’s LED Reflector series, including 140 of the company’s LED AR111 15W GU10 range and 20 of Megaman’s LED PAR16 7W light sources. The Reflector series is an authentic ecoreplacement lighting solution for traditional

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halogen, metal halide and incandescent applications, and is the driving force behind Megaman’s product development. Unlike many LED lamp manufacturers, the company uses reflectors instead of lens technology within its products to offer efficient LED lighting solutions. As the LED reflector lamps mimic the design of traditional light sources, they deliver excellent distribution of light and provide great energy saving when compared with conventional lamps of the same output. The implementation of the lighting scheme has seen Abica achieve significant energy and cost efficiencies, compared with the traditional halogen reflectors the lamps replaced. These cost savings equate to £27,404 and 95.25tons of CO2 over the lifetime of the lamps. In addition to these significant cost savings per outlet, Abica has also been very pleased with the light performance and life-span of the lamps. Both Megaman’s LED AR111 range and the LED PAR16 7W light sources bring together the energy efficient benefits of LED lamps and advanced reflector technology. What’s more, the performance of the LED AR111 range combines the ultimate in directional display lighting and energy efficiency with long lamp life; the LED AR111 range has can last for up to 30,000 hours, compared to an average of 3,000 hours of the halogen spotlights it replaces. All in all, the lighting concept and savvy choice of products have shaped Abica into a well-lit environment that is warm, welcoming and, most importantly, relaxing. Best of all, the impressive lighting result consumes only a fraction of the energy of its halogen equivalents.

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ommercial real estate advisor, CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) wanted to update and transform its London head office to reflect the high standard offered by the company as a global player in the property industry. Located adjacent to London’s famous Oxford Street, the newly refurbished office was designed to meet the needs of CBRE’s wide variety of disciplines, which range from property sales and leasing, corporate services, interior design, property facilities and project management to mortgage banking and healthcare. The in-house interior design team led by Adam Harris, drove the refurbishment of the space, while Yasser Sweidan

Lighting design: Atrium – www.atrium.ltd.co.uk Client: CB Richard Ellis – www.cbre.co.uk Address: Henrietta House, Wimpole Street, London Fittings: Main reception: Light Channel LK70 Meeting rooms: Sky Garden and Long & Hard Task lighting in general offices: Lastra Internal conference rooms: Modular SL 149

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managed the technical design. Harris and Sweidan had a clear vision of the project and were able to coordinate the programme smoothly, bringing in relevant contractors to deliver the scheme that had been developed. In terms of lighting, the team needed the expertise of a firm which specialised in both contract and decorative lighting and could source a wide range of fittings, which would best illuminate the building in terms of lighting for function, ambiance and aesthetic use. CBRE turned to Atrium, one of the most established names in the UK for lighting, with a well-deserved reputation for offering lighting excellence for architects and specifiers for architecturally-led schemes. CBRE chose a selection of products from Atrium’s roster of brands, including decorative and technical products from Flos and contract lighting from Modular and LTS. Working with Trilectric, the nominated electrical contractor, Atrium supplied the LTS Light Channel in the grand reception area at the entrance to CBRE’s office. Several

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lengths of Light Channel LK70 run in straight horizontal lines across the ceiling, mirroring strips of glossy tiling on the floor, which act as visual wayfinders for visitors approaching the reception desk. The LK70 is designed to ensure a high light output, ideal for the bright welcome feel the designers wanted to achieve for the space. The in-house interior design team at CBRE wanted the luminaires in meeting rooms to have a decorative feel. This unusual decision allowed for far greater freedom in the appearance of each room, and created more visually interesting spaces for staff to work in. For example, two Sky Garden lights from Flos, inspired by a fabulous antique plaster ceiling in designer Marcel Wanders’ former home, were selected for one meeting room, their delicate plaster contours depicting an abundant scene of flowers and leaves. Another Flos fitting, the Long & Hard - and the antithesis of Sky Garden with its sleek linear, polished cast aluminium rippled

surface, and directional downward lighting – was specified for a similar meeting room but with stunningly differing results. Atrium also installed the Lastra fitting, which comprises six heat-resistant glass shades pressed into a suspended clear glass sheet, designed by Antonio Citterio and Oliver Löw for Flos. This highly functional, attractive grouping is an example of successful task lighting that’s perfect for an office environment. The design direction is continued throughout the building into the internal conference rooms, where Modular SL149 offer slices of bright light in the absence of natural daylight in the low-ceiled spaces. The design team’s clear vision for the re-development of the offices made the transformation of the space an exciting and smooth process. Its selection of Atrium meant it could deliver the exact needs of the multi-disciplinary company, from playful decorative designs to functional, discreet installations.

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colours, for screw or bayonet fitting, PL-LED lamps provide a dimmable range of between 30% and 90% and will fit with most dimmers.

Pierlite, one of the world’s leading lighting manufacturers has developed a range of energy efficient lights that really make a difference. Using LED dimmable technology, the PLLED Energysaver lamps offer a guaranteed performance (better than the traditional 40W GLS lamps) at an affordable price. At last a cost-effective, attractive, efficient, dimmable low energy lamp is available to consumers.

The PL-LED Energysaver has a life expectancy of approximately 35,000 hours, which equates typically to around 8 to 10 years in the home. Based on the traditional GLS style, the attractive energy saving lamp is ideal for use in many domestic, retail or light commercial environments.

With a power consumption level of 7.5W, the LED module is encapsulated on a powder aluminum coated body, set within an attractive opal thermoplastic diffuser cover. Available with 450 or 550 lumen output in warm white or daylight

As with all Pierlite products, the PLLED Energysaver lamps have been developed and manufactured to satisfy demand for an energy saving and efficient source of light suitable for use in many applications. The PL-LED lamps deliver “watt they say” with the promoted light output being achieved through excellent quality, reliability and good lumen strength, at an affordable price.

SECURITY LIGHTING THAT MAKES SENSE The benefits of exterior lighting have long been recognised by security professionals. However, the problems associated with inferior products such as rusted casings and poor quality PIR sensors can result in intermittent and unreliable lighting. Many homeowners struggle to change lamps due to their position being out of reach or the casing being badly rusted.

permanent floodlight (LEDSense 4). The PIR sensor has been built to exacting high standards, providing a reliable operation with a range of 5 Metres and multi-angle rotation to 140 degrees. Offering superb energy efficiency, the total power consumption ranges from 4.2W on the LEDSense 1 to 25W on the LEDSense 3 it does not affect performance and there is a timer facility on LEDSense 1 and 2 models.

residential homes for lighting driveways, passageways and gardens. As with all Pierlite products, the LEDSense floodlight series has been developed and manufactured to deliver “watt it says” with the promoted light output being achieved through excellent quality, reliability and good lumen strength, available at an affordable price.

At last there is an end to this frustration. Pierlite, one of the world’s leading lighting manufacturers, has developed a series of high powered floodlights using energy efficient LED technology. This innovative range combines style with low power consumption without compromising traditional lighting performance.

With its stylish looks, robust aluminum casing and sturdy mounting bases, LEDSense is ideal for a variety of applications around commercial buildings, retail outlets and

LEDSense comes with extremely long lasting lamps providing around 35,000 hours life expectancy, overcoming the need to replace lamps frequently. The lights with PIR sensors are available in three sizes (LEDSense 1,2 and 3) or as a

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LED Range Oldham Lighting are delighted to announce the introduction of our latest LED catalogue. We have sourced the best modules from Cree, Philips Fortimo and Samsung to offer a comprehensive range of downlights, linear bars and modules. Over the years we have built up a fantastic reputation for our quality products and design expertise, and we have used these strengths to assemble a range with the perfect blend of top quality products at a very competitive price. We can provide our own in-house installation service where required and are happy to work hand in hand with the consultant from concept to commissioning.

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PRODUCTS > LEDS THE LAMP COMPANY 01462 490066 | www.easy-lightbulbs.com. The ever expanding range of Casell lamps are exclusively manufactured for The Lamp Company. Director Ian Fursland writes, “we have always been very proud of our independence from manufacturers. Our own Casell range means we can offer customers excellent quality products at exceptionally good value prices.” The range includes energy saving candle, GLS, spiral, PAR bulbs, reflectors, halogens, LED PARs and many more. Customers interested in our Casell lamps or any of our 30,000 different products can contact the sales team by email sales@lampco.co.uk or on the contact details above.

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01434 600500 | ww.amitexled.com Vaio LED Vaio provides striking lines of continuous, LED lighting to pathways or to define the outline of buildings. It is available in a number of standard colours or RGB. Every section is individually addressable, so it can be programmed to provide different lit effects and colourchanging patterns across the whole spectrum. It can be in-ground or surface mounted. Installation is simple with plug and place connections.

Amitex LED Lighting Co is proud to introduce its new 10w LED downlighter. Available in white or chrome finish with either cool or warm white LEDs, this product details are as follows: • • • • • •

Powerful 10w LED downlighter complete with driver and terminal block High lumen output Slimline product – 135mm diameter x 35mm deep designed for narrow cavity ceilings and flat roofs IP44 rating 30000 hours bulb life 3 year total product warranty

Contact details: Amitex LED Lighting Co Ltd Unit 2C Bridge End Industrial Estate Hexham Northumberland NE46 4DQ Tel: 01434 600500 Fax: 01434 600800 Email: sales@amitexled.com

ARK LIGHTING 01226 320737 | www.arklighting.co OPTICALED is a flexible modular LED system for external lighting applications. Ark lighting, in partnership with RAGNI SAS introduce to the market OPTICALED. Available in 30w, 60w and 100w modules which are dimmable to your required output for S and ME class schemes. The OPTICALED can be installed into any one of our external lanterns in place of the HID optic to give greater flexibility in achieving your desired street scene appearance. Our range consists of modern contemporary, decorative traditional & functional lanterns for road and area lighting.

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Sharp appearance, smooth finish – the Nova LED panel The Nova, Exled’s 39 Watt LED ceiling panel is quick and easy to install, has three independently controlled sections allowing it to be used with a variety of lighting controls creating a truly bespoke solution. The panel is 600x600 and is lightweight with a slim profile that can be recessed or surface mounted. Full illumination is instantaneous and comes in a choice of colour temperatures. Commercial LED lighting designed for offices, corridors, canteens and meeting rooms.

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PRODUCTS > LEDS LIGHTINC PRODUCTS +44 (0)20 7740 7350 | www.lightincproducts.eu Lightinc Products has launched their range of Roled LED lighting fixtures. The Linear Floodlight Series is an exterior IP66 floodlight with a patented air filter device design to prevent moisture and condensation inside the luminaire. Manufactured from extruded aluminium and anodised for a resilient weather-proof finish. All units can be specified with either Lumileds, Cree or Osram LED’s available in various beam widths and wattages of 1W, 2W & 3W. In lengths of 300 – 1200mm with 6 - 144 pieces of LED’s in single colour or RGB colour changing, DMX compatible. Interconnecting system for ease of installation.

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AZETA 0845 862 6400 | www.acdclighting.co.uk Azeta is a new family of technical, dimmable, recessed geared LED downlights offering lumen outputs equivalent to 20 and 35 Watt Metal Halide. The simple, clean design and deep recessed LED position, with the choice of interchangeable optics and accessories make this a visually stunning, flexible luminaire. Azeta is available in 2 different sizes, small and large, and also in square and round; all of which are available in fixed, adjustable and wallwash formats, with the latter giving an incredibly even lit effect across the vertical surface. This product is the first of its kind in the world, in terms of outstanding quality of design, technical performance, and incredible LED lumen package making this a truly ground breaking development. Of course the thermal management of this high performing luminaire is key to it delivering its outstanding light output and lifetime. Azeta utilises ACDCs unique liquid cooling mechanism to divert the heat away from the junction point within the LED ensuring the product delivers at its 50,000 hour lifetime, at 70% lumen maintenance.

Light Spark has built up their strong reputation by supplying LED Floodlights for both commercial and residential use. The flagship model is the 36 watt unit which in its warm white guise is perfect for domestic and smaller commercial applications with its light output matching the appearance of traditional lighting but using a fraction of the power. The pure white unit maximises light output for the more commercial / security based scenarios and Light Spark has a vast experience in supplying these for many different applications. Light Spark takes pride in the fact that they are one of the few websites to actually show “in use” pictures and offer sample units on a refundable basis to new customers as it’s believed that the units sell themselves. The 36 watt units are competitively priced at just £114.99 making them a real halogen alternative. All enquiries, big or small, are welcome.

LSII EUROPE 01279 874430 | www.lsii-europe.com The XHB3 delivers the perfect combination of low energy consumption and high lumen output. Designed for industrial, retail, commercial interiors and engineering workshops, the XHB3 offers you a fixture that can deliver a whiter, brighter light that will increase energy efficiency and reduce monthly energy costs when compared to traditional high bay lighting. Available with 104 and 128 LEDs, the housing has been designed to discourage birds from roosting. The XHB3 includes a 5 year warranty and IP67 optical which virtual eliminates maintenance. For further information please contact Brian Glynn on 01279 874430 or email brian@lsii.co.uk or visit our website www.lsii-europe.com

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Sustainable Energy and Safety Solutions CU Phosco Lighting working together with Cornwall County Council, SSE Lighting Services and The Highways Agency has designed, installed and project managed the first low carbon, passively safe road lighting scheme in the UK at Chiverton Cross A30, Bodmin, Cornwall. The LEDway road lantern was chosen due to its excellent uniformity, white light and energy savings. Passive safety was integral to the project to give protection to both vehicles and drivers in the event of an accident. Aluminium columns and passively safe disconnection systems and retention sockets were used to achieve maximum road user safety.

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BLACK LIGHT BRINGS NATIONAL MINING MUSEUM TO LIFE AT NIGHT Black Light has created two dramatic lighting installations at the National Mining Museum Scotland. The installations bring the pithead and gantry of the museum to life at night and create a new night time landmark in the Midlothian landscape. The project uses innovative LED technology to create the illusion that the pit wheel at the 19th century Lady Victoria Colliery in Newtongrange is once again turning. Similar technology is used to make it seem as if the famous gantry that crosses the A7 to the pithead is being thronged by miners carrying lamps. “The project highlights our experience installing a wide range of architectural lighting schemes,” says Black Light’s Head of Company Development, Phil Haldane. “It shows that we are experts at working with, installing and programming LED systems.” The installations have a high visual impact and really enhance the Museum at night. They are designed to draw in more visitors and to focus attention on the attraction. Rowan Brown, Director of the National Mining Museum said: “We are delighted to be able use this innovative lighting to emphasise the Lady Victoria Colliery’s status as a national landmark and recreate an important element of Scotland’s mining heritage.” Black Light highlighted the framework of the pithead using Traxon dynamic white LED wash fittings. The wheels of the pithead are illuminated with several small 1W LED fittings. These were attached to the spokes of the wheels and are programmed to give the effect of the wheels of the pithead coming to life and turning. The gantry Illumination was achieved by illuminating 30 of its windows with LED battens. The battens are programmed to give the effect of miners crossing the gantry, with the light effect of the miners leaving the colliery moving faster than the one of them going in! The scheme can also be set to specific pre-programmed colours or effects for special events or parties. Black Light worked with the Museum and liaised with Historic Scotland to ensure that the project was carried out in strict accordance with all heritage conservation criteria. No permanent fixings were used in order to preserve the historic structures. All the removable fixings employed are non-ferrous and of the highest-grade stainless steel, to stop the installations rusting and damaging the pithead and gantry. The National Mining Museum Scotland is the national coal mining museum for Scotland and cares for the Lady Victoria Colliery and the national coal mining collections. The collections at the museum comprise over 60,000 items, including objects, archive material, photographs and books.

A SUPERIOR LAMP RANGE FROM SYLVANIA Havells-Sylvania is delighted to announce the introduction of the Superia CMI-Tmini and Superia CMI-RBriteSpot to the Superia CMI range of ceramic metal halide lamps. With exceptional performance and long-lasting colour stability, Superia CMI offers specifiers and contractors a reliable and durable lamp solution that will deliver high quality light and transform lighting applications from retail and display through to hospitality and cultural venues. “The performance of ceramic metal halide technology is second to none in presenting businesses and products in the best possible light,” says Anja Solte, Senior SBU Manager – HID of Havells-Sylvania. “We have overcome some of the shortcomings of previous generation technology by developing a unique one-piece arc tube construction. This innovation has achieved a significant increase in operating efficiency as well as enduring colour stability for an all-round improvement in performance.”

About Black Light: With over 25 years of experience in the business, Black Light provides rental, sales, installation and maintenance services for all aspects of lighting, stage, sound and AV. Its clients include theatres, schools, event companies, the construction industry and architects. Black Light is well respected in the industry for its work on exciting projects, including the Dynamic Earth Exhibition, the Hogmanay Celebrations, the Edinburgh Festival and the MacRobert’s

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CRESCENT 01635 878888 | www.crescent.co.uk BIG IS NOT ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL - CLMC MICRO COVE CLMC Micro Cove is a new small interior lighting profile which has the ability to be joined seamlessly together - with no dark zones at the joints! Size is important here, CLMC is just 22 x 13mm, so will fit into almost any concealed space - small coves and niches of course, but other areas and architectural features will benefit as well. It also has the advantage of PWM dimming and on board driver technology, so is simple to install. The system uses the Seoul STW series LED and is available in either white (5600K, CRI70) or warm white (3000k, CRI80). Three standard sizes are produced -300mm with a 216 lumen output; 600mm with 432 lumens and 1200mm with 864 lumens (white 5600K figures, warm white will be 30% less). CLMC was shown at the Arc11 show this year in prototype form, it will be on our stand at the LuxLive exhibition next month, come and take a look.

IGUZZINI 01483 468 000 | www.iguzzini.com The new iGuzzini Reflex Easy LED range of luminaires provide high luminous efficiency and constant chromatic quality of light. The body of the Reflex Easy has been designed to efficiently dissipate heat, ensuring the maximum chromatic stability of the light source over time therefore achieving a class beating L80 performance. The luminaires come with a variety of optics making their usage and flexibility very wide, especially the double asymmetric for corridors such as hotels and retail aisle applications. Reflex Easy luminaires can be connected to a DALI management system to reduce the light output according to the actual use of the spaces for considerable energy saving such as daylight linking. Reflex Easy also complies with all the international legislative requirements for installation in offices, classrooms, libraries and other commercial spaces.

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DANLERS energy saving products are ideal for the automatic control of lighting, heating, ventilation or air conditioning loads. All products are easy to install using the existing wiring, so there is no need for a specialist installer - saving time and money. Special versions of products are available, on request, for integrating into BMS applications or for low voltage installations. All DANLERS products are UK manufactured, come with a 5 year warranty and are ideal for: • OFFICES • SCHOOLS & COLLEGES • HOTELS • HOSPITALS • FACTORIES • CORRIDORS • TOILETS • STUDENT ACCOMMODATION • STAIRWELLS • MANY OTHER APPLICATIONS For information or a free catalogue please contact: DANLERS Limited, Vincients Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6NQ. Telephone: 01249 443377. Fax: 01249 443388. E-mail: sales@danlers.co.uk We provide a nationwide service and carry out installations in Europe and the Middle East. Kemps Architectural Lighting Ltd Unit 2 Matrix Court, Middleton Grove, Leeds LS11 5WB tel +44(0)113 271 5777 fax +44(0)113 271 5666 email sales@kempsarchitecturallighting.com

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Then Transformation Tubes are the company to talk to, we have a myriad of shades, effects and correction ﬁlters to choose from for all lighting situations We offer the most cost effective way of creating a new ambience or total change to venues without having to change light ﬁttings.

Colorap filter sleeves are manufactured to fit T4, T5, T8, T12 and some PL lamps. FILTER GEL SHEETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. Now stocked in a myriad of colours plus clear ultra violet filter. Others to special order. Transformation Tubes Email: sales@transformationtubes.co.uk Tel: 01737 373483 Web: www.transformationtubes.co.uk

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PRODUCTS > INTERIORS MANDARIN ARTS 01873 812255 | www.mandarinarts.co.uk Mandarin Arts Ltd is building a strong reputation for table lamps exuding oriental style yet sitting comfortably amidst Western décor. Prices include beautifully crafted matching or contrasting lampshades. Newly arrived lamps from China can be viewed at Interiors Birmingham, 22 - 25 January 2012, Hall 3 Stand D14, a fresh range for the Year of the Dragon. Contact us to order a copy of the brand new catalogue.

SAXBY LIGHTING 0845 053 1190 | www.saxbylighting.com Saxby Lighting Ltd, the leading designer and manufacturer of commercial lighting for the trade is proud to announce the launch of their new and exclusive bathroom lighting range. The culmination of a number of year’s passionate development, this launch is an exciting step forward for Saxby Lighting. A key strategy for 2012 is to design high quality lighting solutions which focus on specific product ranges, bathroom being the first to launch. The range provides a concise, well designed and high quality contemporary offering, featuring soft chrome curves, intense boxy designs and glamorous crystal.

HAMILTON 01747 860088 | www.hamilton-litestat.com Electrical wiring accessories, lighting and audio control manufacturer Hamilton Litestat will be showcasing its comprehensive range of products at Interiors (Hall 3 E28). One of the newest collections is Hartland CFX Colours – new glossy plastic switch plates and sockets that replicate every detail of the best-selling metal Hartland CFX collection, even down to Hamilton’s patented concealed fixings system, which gives a smooth look to the slim, contemporary plates. Also on display will be Hamilton’s popular Perception CFX range of crystal clear plates, which allow the wall covering to show through for a subtle look. Visitors to the stand will be able to explore Hamilton’s new Mercury Multi-room Audio System – a music system that allows complete control over how, when and where music is played throughout the home. They will also be able to talk to the Hamilton team about their bespoke product design service, which offers unique electrical wiring accessory solutions to meet specific requirements; whether it’s a particular finish, specific energysaving remit, special shape, combination of functions or any other request.

FOCUS SB 0845 862 6400 | www.acdclighting.co.uk Focus SB has it all on show Focus SB is showcasing its diverse range of lighting accessories in Hall 3, on stand C8 at INTERIORS UK, building on the success of its stand at last year¹s exhibition. Roger Kemp, Managing Director, Focus SB, says: “The Prism and Prism II range are the ideal plate for designers; why have a plate that is going to cover up the wallpaper when you can have a clear plastic plate with no screws!” “Primed white is another of the designer’s best friends. Once the colour scheme has been decided, the plate can be installed and painted over for the same finish.”

SPECTRAL 01279 450882 | www.spectral-lighting.co.uk NEW SLEEK AND STYLISH SUSPENDED LUMINAIRES FROM SPECTRAL Spectral has announced the UK launch of its ultra-efficient and architecturally stylised pendant luminaires, ESTRA-Pendant and a revised PLAFOU design. Suited to office environments for VDU compatible direct/indirect lighting, PLAFOU and ESTRA incorporate slight design profiles to fit with contemporary, minimal interiors. Both the PLAFOU and ESTRA models are sleek and minimal suspended luminaires with the PLAFOU radiating light from within through transparent panels whilst ESTRA is finished with clean aluminium surround giving it a contrasting look. Both models share a pendant ceiling fixture where the height of the luminaire can be adjusted by up to 200cm and lamps are housed within a transparent insect guard. The trademark Spectral powerfeed cable also combines suspension and main at one end for a neat uncluttered look. Both versions are available for 1200mm and 1500mm T5 options with further options for DALI control gear.

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Azad Electricals, established in 1979, the crystal chandelier specialist, manufacture and distribute decorative lighting in both Traditional and Modern styles. Azad Electricals also design and manufacture bespoke chandeliers to client specifications. We have an excellent reputation within the lighting industry for our friendly, competitive and efficient service.

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PRODUCTS > MISCELLANEOUS HELVAR 01322 222211 | www.helvar.com

LUX-TSI LIMITED 01656 86418 | info@lux-tsi.com LUX-TSI offers independent performance, safety and environmental testing services for the lighting industry. Through its approved testing laboratories, offering its customers a range of testing services to international standards. As part of the preferred partner network for UL, we can provide a seamless interface from pre-compliance and product certification testing for CB, UL, ENEC, Lighting Facts label and Energy Star. LUX-TSI can provide consultancy services and support product development from early stage research through precompliance to full compliant testing. Our current offerings are as follows: • Goniophotometry – Photometric Profiles (IES/LDT) • Spectroradiometry and Photometry – to EN 13032 and LM79 • Photo-biological Testing to EN62471 • Reflectance and Transmittance to EN410 • Electrical/Thermal Performance • Energy Efficiency to ErP Directives • Endurance/Lumen Maintenance to LM80 • Electrical Safety • Vibration and Drop Testing • Environmental Testing Please contact info@lux-tsi.com for further information.

Helvar has launched uSee Hub, a new software package with a range of innovative new features for lighting system management. Designed to be used in conjunction with Helvar’s 910 and 920 Routers, uSee Hub uses graphical layouts that display real-time energy use and light level settings that can be monitored and adjusted to suit conditions. The system is fully compatible with Mac, PC and mobile devices such as the iPad and Android smartphone. uSee Hub provides information to the end user that gives an instant overview of the lighting system and makes control and adjustment of lighting levels simple. This, combined with a user-friendly interface, will make end-users more aware of how energy is being consumed. uSee Hub offers users the beneﬁt of managing their lighting system in a simple and intuitive way; recalling scenes, editing lighting levels, and using the Helvar Energy Monitoring Software to visualize their energy saving.

LEE FILTERS 01264 366245 | www.leefilters.com Building on our experience in film and theatre lighting, LEE Filters offer a range of lighting filter products specifically designed for use in the entertainment, leisure and architectural industries. With over 250 colours to choose from, LEE Filters Fluorescent Coloured Sleeves offer you more choice than ever for both interior and exterior lighting projects. You choose the colour and leave the rest to us. Your chosen colour is inserted into a clear polycarbonate sleeves and delivered to you ready to install. LEE Specialised Glass Filters include warming filters that give a nice warm tone to cool light sources such as LED’s. Whilst the LEE range of Glass Diffusion Filters offer different densities of diffusion for a wide range of lighting effects. All LEE Glass Filters are available in standard sizes and can also be ordered in custom shapes and sizes. Chosen are extensive research among design professionals; the LEE range of Glass Dichroic Filters offers a palette of spectacularly clear, consistent, repeatable colours. The palette includes subtle less saturated tones favoured in architectural use. Our popular Honeycomb Louvres reduce the glare from a light fitting. These too are available in custom shapes and sizes enabling them to be used on a number of different light fitting. For full details of our product range please visit our website.

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NVC has launched its latest LED product range. This is the MONTEREY, a 600 x 600 LED panel with an output of 3000 lumens. The output makes it a realistic alternative to 3 x 14W T5 ﬁttings, and with a power consumption of just 42W it meets the requirements for both L2 building regs and Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECA). The light distribution of the MONTEREY panel will typically throw plenty of light onto the walls, making for a pleasant working or learning environment. An emergency version is available now, and DALI dimming will be available soon.

iCANview Scene Control from Copper Controls The latest iLight software release – ‘Scene Control’ can be used with any size PC monitor or touch PC tablet allowing a large number of control selections to be presented on one or more customized graphical layers. This makes it ideal for larger installations such as hotels & resorts, theme parks, cinema complexes and corporate ofﬁces. For example, check in staff at a hotel may select and operate a welcome scene in a guest suite; or a secretary can remotely select a lighting scene for a conference room ready for a board meeting. Great lighting scenes are now only a mouse click away…

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The Emergi-Lite portfolio from Thomas & Betts delivers a highly versatile choice of emergency lighting and ﬁre detection products and systems for a wide range of applications. Our aim is to enable customers to achieve the maximum beneﬁt in investment, whilst keeping the protection and safety of human life paramount. TEL: +44 (0)113 281 0600 EMAIL: emergi-lite.sales@tnb.com WEB: www.emergi-lite.co.uk Bruntcliffe Lane, Leeds West Yorkshire Page ADDRESS: 1 LS27 9LL. UK

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Pace Uk, LED Design and LED Manufacture with 10 years experience in designing LED products, we can offer our customers a fast turn around on prototype designs. We also have access to all key manufacturers of high ﬂux LEDs. We specialise in producing cost effective design solutions, believing that price of product is always important. TEL: 01934 733121 EMAIL: les@paceuk.com WEB: www.paceuk.com ADDRESS: The Rising, The Square, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2AP

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Cooper Lighting and Safety manufacture a comprehensive range of mains and emergency lighting solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Based in Doncaster, UK, Cooper Lighting and Safety is an operating business of Cooper Safety, a division of Cooper Industries. We are able to provide a wide range of products, services and support to our customers. TEL: 01302 321541 EMAIL: sales@cooper-ls.com WEB: www.cooper-ls.com ADDRESS: Wheatley Hall Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 4NB

When it comes to lighting components, lighting management systems and LEDs, it’s not just luminaire manufacturers and lighting designers that rely on Tridonic’s expertise. Growing numbers of end users, designers, electricians and architects are realising that energy efﬁciency, reliability and quality also pay off when it comes to the individual components of their lighting installations. TEL: +43 5572 395-0 EMAIL: www.tridonic.com ADDRESS: Tridonic GmbH & Co KG, Färbergasse 15 6851 Dornbirn, Austria

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web: www.iberianlighting.co.uk TEL: 01424& 428 161 Center Drury Lane St Leonards on Design Innovation WEB: www.iberianlighting.co.uk Sea East Sussex TN38 9XP ADDRESS: Design & Innovation Center Drury Lane St Leonards on Sea East Sussex TN38 9XP

Recolight is a not-for-proﬁt, producer-led compliance scheme. We specialise in the recycling all lamps covered by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations. Established by the by lighting industry in 2007, we now have over 90 producer members. Recolight offers specialist lamp recycling services, advice and support to help all parties in the supply chain recycle their lamps as simply and efﬁciently as possible. TEL: 0800 601 7749 EMAIL: ask@recolight.co.uk WEB: www.recolight.co.uk

The world’s leading power supplies for lighting. For 15 years, Lightech has supplied thousands of lighting manufacturers with over 15 million compact, energy-efﬁcient, high quality, dimmable electronic power supplies. Your 1-stop shop • LED Drivers (Constant Voltage & Constant Current) • Transformers (AC & DC)

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chandeliers

Crystal Lighting Chandeliers of distinction for private homes, offices, shops, bars, restaurants, hotels and places of worship. Crystal Lighting, Chandeliers of distinction for private homes, ofﬁces, shops, bars, restaurants, hotels and places of worship.service Consultancy service available. Consultancy available.

Crystal Lighting Tel: 01276 600869 TEL: 01276 600869 EMAIL: watsonbdb@hotmail.com E-mail: watsonbdb@hotmail.com ADDRESS: 2, Burne-Jones Drive, College Town, 2,Sandhurst, Burne-Jones Drive, College Town, Sandhurst, Berkshire GU47 0FS iberian_Layout 1 08/10/2010 11:19 Page 1 Berkshire GU47 0FS

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bespoke lampshades

A dynamic company based in Southern England and conveniently within easy reach of London. We take your bespoke lampshade designs from Iberian lighting Ltd, A dynamic company concept to a carefully designed ready tobased hang in Southern England and conveniently within easy reach of commercial finished product. London. We take your bespoke lampshade designs from concept to a carefullyIberian designed ready Ltd. to hang commercial lighting ﬁnished product. Tel. 01424 428 161 Fax. 01424 718 405

For all your Worldwide requirements

TEL: +44 (0) 20 8202 3357 EMAIL: UK@lightechinc.com WEB: www.lightechinc.com

products Emergency lighting products limited (elp) is a small and focused UK manufacturing company dedicated to providing superior service and products to all customers requiring Emergency Lighting Equipment and Emergency Lighting Conversion services.

For over twenty years, the Lamp Company has provided lighting from the smallest wire terminal to rare specialist lamps, plus batteries and control gear - with over 30,000 different product lines and all major brands, we offer unrivalled service, knowledge and choice.

Lightinc products introduces a range of innovatively engineered, energy efﬁcient luminaries for the architectural, landscape and display lighting speciﬁcation market.

TEL: 01403 786601 EMAIL: sales@elp.uk.com WEB: www.elp.uk.com/ ADDRESS: Unit 9 Gillmans Industrial Estate, Natts Lane, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9EZ

TEL: 01462 490066 EMAIL: sales@lampco.co.uk WEB: www.easy-lightbulbs.com ADDRESS: Unit 4 Ashville Trading Estate, Royston Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire SG7 6NN

TEL: +44 (0)20 7740 7350 EMAIL: products@lightinc.eu WEB: www.lightincproducts.eu ADDRESS: 3 More London Riverside, London SE1 2RE

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Glass diffusion filters available in custom shapes and sizes

Glass dichroic colour correction filters available in custom shapes and sizes

TO ADVERTISE HERE CONTACT ANDREW KING T. 0845 8739124 E. ANDREW.KING@DREAMCREATIVE.CO.UK LEE Filters offer a wide range of products to help control and correct different light sources.

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Visit our website for further details. Inlico are established distributors of lighting components and accessories. Our product range includes: lampholders, switches and dimmers, plugs, cable and cordsets, as well as plastic and metal parts and UL-approved components. We also operate a product labelling service for luminaires. TEL: 0121 359 8585 EMAIL: leefilters.dec.indd info@inlico.com 1 5020 LF_Arch_Ad_CC_178x127.indd 1 WEB: www.inlico.com ADDRESS: 268-270 Hospital Street, Newtown, Birmingham, B19 2YF

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UK-LEDs can provide energy saving LED fixtures for all shapes and sizes commercial and retail applications. Replace your flourescent office fixture with the Recessed LED Troffer from uk-leds. The LED troffer is eco-friendly, solid-state LED lighting system which produce bright, even illumination while significantly reducing energy consumption

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LEE Filters, Building on our experience in film and television lighting, LEE Filters have introduced a range of lighting filter lters.com products specifisales@leefi cally designed for use in the entertainment, leisure and architectural +44 (0)industries. 1264 366245

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Simpson Springs produce various Light Strip Pressings, Contacts, Cleats, Washers, PCB Component Retaining Clips etc. manufactured in various materials and forms to customer requirements. Material thickness in volume quantities from 0.1625mm to 1.5mm thick; small batches quantities in up to 3.25mm thick material. TEL: +44 (0)118 978 6573 EMAIL: simpson.springs@btconnect.com WEB: www.simpsonsprings.co.uk ADDRESS: Unit 1, Latimer Road Industrial Estate, Latimer Road, Wokingham, Berkshire. RG41 2YD

BEG Luxomat® is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of occupancy sensors, with the largest range of products available in the UK. The products are easy to install, such as separate mounting plates for the surface products and with our remote control you can set the controls from the ground. With over 30 years in providing sensor solutions for saving energy and providing control, you can be conﬁdent that our products will provide the performance that you require. TEL: 0870 850 5412, EMAIL: info@beguk.co.uk.

TEL: 020 8987 5900 EMAIL: delmatic@delmatic.com WEB: www.delmatic.com ADDRESS: The Powerhouse, Power Road, Chiswick, London, W4 5PY

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Ark Lighting ‘Delivers Lighting Solutions’. Our extensive range of cost effective, well designed lighting products include LED and HID lighting solutions for road and area, Architectural and Decorative, sports, trafﬁc and Industrial applications. We can also assist with any bespoke lighting product requirements. TEL: 01226 320737 EMAIL: sales@arklighting.co WEB: www.arklighting.co ADDRESS: McGann House, Chesham Rd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Display Lighting is a specialist UK manufacturer and supplier of LED, low voltage and mains voltage lighting systems for a wide variety of applications. Display Lighting is established as a key player within the UK display lighting industry, offering innovative, attractive, reliable lighting solutions to an array of discerning clients worldwide.

Nu-era lighting is an independently owned and directed business, providing a comprehensive range of industrial and commercial luminaires to suit a variety of applications. This is complimented by a full in house emergency conversion facility led by our dedicated ICEL accredited specialists.

TEL: 0161 207 3355 EMAIL: sales@display-lighting.com WEB: www.display-lighting.com ADDRESS: Cedar Technology Centre, Atlantic Street Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 5DZ

TEL: 01376 515937 FAX: 01376 515926 EMAIL: sales@nueralighting.com ADDRESS: Unit A, Eastways, Witham, Essex, CM8 3YQ

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LED Modules & Power Supplies Energy Saving Lamps Ballasts & Transformers Dimmers Switches & Accessories

UK agents for Hagner lightmeters, our range of luxmeters can measure 0.01 – 199,900 lux. All detectors are Vλ ﬁltered & cosine corrected, and the instrument is delivered fully calibrated. We also supply luminance meters, combination meters and special detectors.

Walter Logan’s Swivel joints manufactured by Meinzer Swivel Joints GmbH are well know to be the best quality swivel joints available to lighting manufacturers who prize quality and regularity above the cheapness of other swivel joint manufacture’s. Types available are raw brass swivel joints, silver swivel joints, chrome swivel joints, black swivel joints plus many more. TEL: 0208 446 0161 EMAIL: info@walterlogan.com WEB: www.walterlogan.com/index.html ADDRESS: 3 Athenaeum Rd, Whetstone, London N20 9AA

TEL: 01933 271472 EMAIL: sales@relcogroupuk.co.uk WEB: www.relco.it ADDRESS: Unit 4, Stanton Close, Finedon Road Industrial Estate, Wellingborough, NN8 4HN

TEL: 07900 571022 EMAIL: enquiries@hagnerlightmeters.com WEB: www.hagnerlightmeters.com ADDRESS: PO Box 210 Havant Hampshire PO9 9BT

Delmatic are leading international suppliers of integrated lighting and energy management solutions and have been designing and manufacturing advanced systems since 1959.

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MAINTAIN TO GAIN Rob Eadson, maintenance manager at Abacus Lighting, explains why effective, regular maintenance is essential to ensure the long-term viability and sustainability of your lighting scheme

ith costs rising and everyone feeling the pinch in 2012, you may be tempted to consider maintenance of your lighting installation an easy target for cutbacks. However this can very often be an expensive mistake, ultimately leading to bigger capital investment further down the line.

Cost-efficiency Keeping high-value equipment operating at all times is key to maximising your investment on any lighting project. Just one faulty lamp can cause major problems to an entire operation, whether it’s an insufficiently lit sports field, retail car park or airport runway. Down time costs heavily, as does replacing faulty equipment that’s been neglected or incorrectly used – a mistake that can easily be avoided easily with a low-cost maintenance package.

Performance Regular maintenance can improve the performance of your lighting scheme and ensure it continues working at optimum levels throughout its planned lifetime as well as safeguarding daily lighting levels. Daily lighting levels are designed to achieve a maintained level of light below which light should not fall. This level can only be achieved by carrying out regular cleaning of the floodlight glass. According to The Society of Light & Lighting (part of CIBSE – the Chartered Institution of Building and Service Engineers), between 10 and 17 per cent of the output of a floodlight is lost through dirt depreciation over a three-year period without cleaning (dependent on the site location). So, a scheme’s lighting levels can be boosted simply by having the front glasses cleaned regularly.

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Health & Safety and litigation To protect your lighting investment in the long term, and to ensure it is fully compliant with electrical and mechanical regulations and guidelines, on-going maintenance of exterior fittings is vital. You must prove that your facility is certified National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Consulting (NICEIC) compliant and you are obliged by law to undertake adequate precautions against the risk of death or personal injury from electricity. Since the introduction of the Health and Safety Offences Act in 2009, it has become essential to follow good practice and maintain high standards, not only to protect your workforce and the general public, but to avoid serious legal ramifications too.

safety and longevity of your lighting project. Lighting masts, be they fixed or hinged, are designed in compliance with the ILE Technical Report No. 7 (Institution of Lighting Engineers). Similarly, this design standard, which is recognised and accepted worldwide, stipulates a maintenance and inspection regime, which ensures your masts or poles remain safe. It is vital to ensure your maintenance regime involves the inspection of foundation bolts, security of floodlight brackets plus a range of other checks. So, in summary, a little investment to ensure your lighting scheme is safe, costeffective and reliable will really pay off in the long run by ensuring it is safe, accessible and attractive.

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It’s not just the floodlights that need regular attention in order to ensure the

on Abacus’ products and services, visit www.abacuslighting.com/maintenance

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Commercial, Industrial, Amenity and Emergency Lighting Solutions

nu-era lighting ltd. Units A and C, Eastways Industrial Estate Eastways, Witham, Essex CM8 3YQ

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Emergency lighting

Introducing our new LED Emergency conversion for MT50, MT70 and MT-IK10 waterproof fluorescent fittings.

Introducing our new LED Emergency conversion (LED/EC) with auto self test â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in accordance with IEC62034/BS5266-1. The module performs a commissioning test once connected to a permanent supply, a 30 second monthly functional test and a full rated duration test at yearly intervals, with any fault during the test period highlighted by the indicator lamp turning from green to flashing red, and accompanied by an audible alarm. Designed to ENEC safety and performance standards. Battery duration testing based on ICEL 1010 guidelines. Non maintained or maintained. Optional versions suitable for use with (central battery supply). A (DALI) option allows for remote testing as defined under the new international standard IEC 62386, (Potential free)

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