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Editor, Gill Anderson discusses lighting, and more …
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News, appointments & diary dates for the month ahead
14 Interview – Hue are you?
The designers behind Philips revolutionary personal lighting system
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James Osborne of Harvard Engineering
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Connected office lighting – making it work
E N E R G Y E F F I C I E N T 29 News 32 Our survey says ….
Theatre designed to thrill
57 News 59 Case study – Metaphors in light
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Lighting gemstones and precious metals
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Creating an after-hours urban environment
74 Case study – France’s first lady
Notre-Dame de Paris, updated and beautiful
The industry’s own take on the LED debate
37 Case study – Landmark decision
Lighting a deconsecrated church in Leiden, Holland
42 Opinion - The road less travelled
LD, Andrew Orange puts his trust in manufacturing
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Did you get a chance to see any of the footage from Vivid Sydney? Cover image: The Kelpies, courtesy of ElectoLED
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I was blown away, yet again this year, by the fantastic lighting spectacle that forms such an integral part of the three-weeklong festival of light, music and ideas. Vivid Light literally transforms the city into a night-time playground for the people, an enormous gallery with huge projections on to well known and loved buildings such as the sails of the iconic Opera House, illuminated buildings and mad sculptures, as well as one-off creations designed to appeal to the most jaded harbour-sider. This year’s event included Eye – a weirder-than-fiction attraction on Fort Denison. Visitors peeped through a tiny aperture to get a monocular view of the lights around the harbour, and as they did, a magnified, colour-changing image of their eye was projected onto the old sandstone walls of the fort. In Martin Place, Simon Brockwell’s installation, Sky Flower created an amazing show from street level, but blossomed into an awe-inspiring flower when viewed from above. My personal favourite from 2014, was Circular Tessellation – an architectural installation made from cells of high density polyethylene containing LEDS that responded to the movements of pedestrians passing inside and out, to create a space filled with shifting, writhing light. If a quick trip down under wasn’t on the cards this time around, TL has come up with an alternative to Vivid Sydney – a look at some of the recent outdoor lighting installations around the UK, including The Kelpies, Andy Scott’s artwork of two bronze horses’ heads in Penicuik. It may be small, but the anything-but-humble LED continues to dominate almost every lighting-related conversation across the UK and Europe, and, it seems, in the US too. Why is this technology in particular causing such division, we wondered? The consensus of opinion seemed mainly favourable from those in the know, but in an attempt to get to the bottom of it, we asked the lighting industry to tell all – and they did. I can honestly say, we’ve never had such a huge response before, which in itself tells a story. Get the ‘warts and all’ version on page 33. It makes interesting reading… Enjoy the month,
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HIGHLIGHT It’s a date... SILE – the Ninth China Intl LED Industrial Technology Expo & Forum 3-6 July 2014, Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China
The Boston Lights Expo 18 September 2014 Marriott Copley Place, Boston, Mass www.bostonlightsexp.com
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Decorex International 21-24 September, 2014 Kensington Palace, London
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LONG SERVICE AWARDS Northern Lights has presented Long Service Awards to two employees, for 25 years’ continuous service to the company. Jamie Raynor and Simon Smith joined the company on the same day in 1987 – Raynor as an apprentice stained glass maker, and Smith as a metal worker. Congratulating them on their achievement, MD, Paul Wade said: ‘We have evolved significantly over the years, but people have always been our greatest asset. I am proud of the skills and loyalty of our workforce, and look forward to making many more presentations in the future.’
Appointments three highly qualified and experienced professionals during our 25th year, who will offer our commercial and public sector customers the highest levels of expertise and support,’ said MD, Rob Warner. Push The Button(PTB) has announced the appointment P4 has announced a of Gary Burrows as project number of senior sales manager. Though new to PTB, engineer appointments to Burrows and the rest strengthen its position in the of the company already know commercial and public sector each other well. emergency lighting markets. ‘I’ve known Gary for a Jenny Orchard joins from long time; he served a full Cooper Lighting and Safety apprenticeship with me back as national key accounts and in the Stage Electrics days and sales performance manager; we worked together there for a Steve Rahm takes on the decade or so,’ noted MD, Nick role of area sales manager Ewins. ‘He’s been off doing for South and Central London other things in the time since, and Home Counties South; but we’re delighted to have and Helen Rosentahl brings lured him back. He’s incredibly a decade of experience of organised and not just a really technical sales in the fire good electrician, but a really protection equipment and good electrician who knows control sector to her new and understands the world of position as area sales manager, theatre. He’s going to make an North London and Home invaluable member of the team Counties North. as the number of projects ‘We are delighted to have we’re involved with continues secured the services of to increase.’
From left to right; Matthias Jansing, Thommy Hall, John McDowell, Jenny Orchard, Steve Rahm, Helen Rosentahl, Gary Burrows
Matthias Jansing has been appointed sales manager of StarLicht, a brand of Zett Lite Lighting, which belongs to the German Zett-Group. Jansing will responsible for sales of StarLicht products, as well as those of the partner brands, Topp Lights and Maximus. The 43-year-old has worked with Daimlerowned, Smart in RheinRuhr, and Arrow ECS. ‘With Matthias Jansing we have won a sales professional for StarLicht, who combines market feeling with entrepreneurial knowledge,’ said Mathias Schmidt, CEO of Zett Group. ‘He will add further dynamics to our consumer brand.’
Robe Lighting has made two management appointments to its regional sales teams - Thommy Hall as regional sales manager of the Western US, and John McDowell for the Central region. Hall, based in Las Vegas, was most recently with Philips Lighting, while McDowell who will work from Austin, Texas, was most recently with Creative Stage Lighting. Robe is expanding its reach in the US under CEO, Bob Schacherl. This is one of several new appointments to provide Robe clients’ better sales support and enhanced customer service. ‘This is absolutely a huge move for me,’ said Hall. ‘Joining Robe is so exciting.
It’s a big deal to work again with Bob and I’m so excited about the product line. There’s an incredibly broad range of luminaires for both entertainment and architectural applications. Now that I’ve had a glimpse of new product releases planned for this year, I’m thrilled beyond belief!’ McDowell added: ‘I’ve been watching Robe over the years, and am impressed with their standards of product performance, innovation and quality, and I was excited when Bob Schacherl joined the company. I enjoyed working with Bob at both High End Systems and Vari-Lite, so I’m thrilled to be helping him and the team take Robe to the next level.’
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HUE ARE YOU? This month, TL talks to the brains behind Philips’ revolutionary home lighting control system
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hilips Lighting’s senior director, Filip Jan Depauw and George Yianni are joint creators of Hue, the smartphonecontrollable personal, wireless, lighting system for domestic use. Since the successful launch of Hue, Philips has gone on to add a white only version – just as controllable and just as clever - as well as a dimmer device. With the launch of Hue lux bulbs, anyone who wants high quality, functional white light for everyday living can enjoy a smart LED bulb with perfect digital dimming control. The intuitive app allows users to lower the setting from bright, warm white light for practical tasks to dimmed light - all from the convenience of their device, even when away from home. Above: Filip Jan Depauw and George Yianni
Hue lux uses the same backbone as the rest of the hue eco-system, so users can enjoy third party apps. It’s also compatible with Hue control devices, such as the jawbone bracelet, which detects when users wake in the morning and switches on the lighting in the bathroom. Yianni trained as a theoretical physicist but moved into software engineering and system design because, as he explained: ‘I wanted to create real, tangible products. ‘One of the things that attracted me to work for Philips was that they were just starting to explore what it would mean to move from analogue technology towards digital technology, and it was really a green field to create something new. ‘I worked on a variety of new concepts, from hotel lighting systems to city lighting management, before turning my energies towards changing how consumers interact with light.’ Depauw has a different, but as he explained, complementary background: ‘As the two founding fathers of hue, we are very complementary, and we share the same beliefs. ‘My background is in marketing; I have enjoyed all stages of modern marketing, from advertising to market research, to brand, pricing and portfolio management, product development and market introduction - all really from a true outside-in, and end-to-end perspective. ‘This has been with Philips and other leading brands across the globe, but always based on relevant, exciting and passionate value propositions. ‘Taking a fairly traditional product, such as lighting, into the digital age and making it high involvement was the challenge. ‘Being able to grow the emotional engagement with our audiences, consumers, developers and partners is the gratification.’ www.tlmagazine.co.uk • J U LY 2 0 1 4 • 15
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Filip Jan and I were brought together and asked, quite simply, to ‘make a splash by connecting light to the Internet’
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And the name? Depauw: Hue became a personality, playing on the ‘you’ and the fact that it is a wireless lighting system that is personal to you, giving the sentence ‘I want Hue’ a double meaning. The name also echoes the fact you can tune the light – and pick up to 16 million colour shades - to personalise and decorate your own home, however you choose.
Working with apps to control lighting is quite a departure from creating designs for the more usual lighting products. How did you approach the task? Yianni: It certainly is, and we wanted to make sure we got it right. To do so, we did a home placement test in real people’s homes – in China, the US and Germany – using test apps that we’d created to control different elements of the Hue bulb. The families got straight on board with the app and the product, but one thing we found was that people wanted one app that did everything – not separate apps to control different elements of Hue. Looking at how people interact with their smartphone and with apps in their daily lives is what drove us to create the one app, which is simple to use, for adults and children alike.
Where did the idea come from for Hue? Yianni: The birth of Hue started twoand-a-half years ago, when Filip Jan and I were brought together and asked, quite simply, to ‘make a splash by connecting light to the Internet’. Depauw: Our first thought was, ‘If you can connect lighting to the Internet, why would you?’ This is what we went away to dissect, taking experience from past products we’d created for consumers, and also for professional businesses. We know at Philips that light is more than just a ‘switch on, switch off’ tool, but this is how many consumers still saw it at the time. What we wanted to do was reinvent the light bulb and create something radical and exciting. Yianni: At the root of our thinking, we wanted to put the consumer in control. We wanted to create a ‘wow’ product that was simple to use but effective – a product that could be used residentially, in people’s own homes, and that wasn’t just for programmers and tech geeks. A personal product, which allows users to create what they desire. Secondly, we could see smartphone use was on the rise, and this was something we wanted to tap into. Making a product that had a wireless, mobile element to it was key for us.
For anyone who’s yet to experience Hue, can you explain it in a little more detail please? Depauw: Hue is a home personal wireless lighting system allowing you to control your lights and change their colour (you can choose up to 16 million shades) using your smartphone or tablet. You screw the bulbs in to your existing light fittings and connect them to your router using a ‘bridge’. Then, you download the Hue app on to your smartphone or tablet, to personalise the light settings, set a timer or create multi-coloured lighting moods in your home. You are set up in less than five to seven minutes, without any wiring or any hassle. Yianni: Hue responds to IFTTT logic as well. IFTTT lets users set their lights to behave in any way they choose. For example, you can set Hue to turn red when your email inbox is full, or if you’re on holiday, you can set your lights to come on at random times for peace of mind – or even if you’re on the way home from shopping, and know you’ll have your hands full when you come through the door. Being able to operate your lights wirelessly means you can control them from anywhere.
As well as IFTTT, Hue is also compatible with third party apps, such as Hue Disco (perfect if you’re throwing a party at home), or an app for astronomy to help you stargaze). There are loads more apps to come with new and different functionality developed for the things you really love, making the possibilities of what you can use Hue to do endless.
Was the decision to only sell via Apple Stores (and later, john Lewis) for simplicity, because of the app? Depauw: Yes, but not because of the app. We wanted to partner with a retailer that had global reach, but who also offered a great consulting service that would help explain Hue simply and effectively to customers. Put simply, we wanted geniuses, who could really explain the product to customers effectively. As luck would have it, Apple Stores already have those!
Was StoryLight designed as a standalone product, or did it happen as part of the Hue project? Yianni: Since we launched Hue, the intention was always to continue to extend the product’s offering. Additions, such a StoryLight have been woven in to the wider plan to keep the Hue family of products growing; each ‘friend’ of Hue offering consumers a different solution for their lighting needs.
Are there plans to expand the range of light sources currently available for Hue – or even to create entire Hue-specific fittings?
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Yianni: We’re bringing a few new additions to the Hue family this year - in the shape of a brand new bulb and a smart switch. We call them Hue lux and Hue tap and they’ll be available this summer. Hue lux brings simple, smart, dimmable, warm white light in to your house, which can be connected and used just like the existing coloured Hue lights you already know and love. We’ve also just announced Hue tap, the world’s first kinetic powered web-enabled smart switch that’s powered by movement – simply tap or shake it to power the switch. Take it with you around the house or leave it in a handy spot and use it to control your favorite Hue scenes, quite literally at the touch of a button. Hue tap is a natural extension for any hue installation. We’ve also just launched Philips Hue 3D printed table and pendant luminaires, which are made exclusively to pre-order.
For the average homeowner, what’s the most important element of Hue – the security and peace of mind it allows, or the ability to create pictures with light? Yianni: There are four things that Hue can do, which the average homeowner finds useful: • Soft security – being able to turn the lights on before you get home, and turning them on when you are away from home. • Biological benefits of light – tuning light to help you concentrate, relax, feel energized. • Light as an indicator – getting lights to change colour or blink, to keep you updated on things you want to know - for example, if you get an email from someone special, or you want to know what the weather will be like tomorrow. • Ambience creation
When light is connected, you can use it to decorate your room, change the function of the room and make your home personal to you’ – taking advantage of the fact that when light is connected, you can use it to decorate your room, change the function of the room and make your home personal to you – we linked this to photos, by allowing people to use the photos they take as colour canvasses to ‘paint’ the rooms in their house and remind them of good memories they’ve documented in their snaps.
What’s next on the design front? Can we expect more lighting products that are controlled from personal devices? Yianni: What we are really trying to achieve with hue is to change how people experience and use light inside their homes. Everything you do in your home is touched by light, but we think it can play a much bigger role in supporting and enhancing how you live. Our goal is to get these smart lighting products into as many homes as possible, and that means we’ll continue rolling out new members of the hue family with different form factors and capabilities, so more and more people can enjoy it. Depauw: We will continue to fuel the hue family with exciting new propositions and products that deliver the personal experience users appreciate with hue. We also will continue to upgrade the functionality of the hue system by providing
over-the-air software upgrades, similar to our introduction of geofencing in mid-2013.
Can you share a typical working day with us – if such a thing exists for you? Yianni: Difficult question! We really feel like pioneers in a new industry, so every day we learn more about what works well and what doesn’t. Typically, I spend my days discussing and designing the new features and products, which we’ll be releasing over the next year. This is a mixture of thinking how a consumer would use a different feature, and how we can technically build it in such a way that we - and others - can build new use cases on top of it. The great thing is that our consumers are super engaged so we get a lot of feedback and ideas from our users and developer community. The best moments are when we’re surprised how a creative individual is using our product in a way we didn’t think of. Depauw: Happy hue consumers are what drive us, and that means none of our days are the same. Allowing users to experience, create and control lighting like they really want it, combined with a bit of magic sums up our promise: hue can. CON TACT
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HIGHLIGHT Fantastic first Dallas-based Syncrolite has marked its 30th anniversary as an entertainment and architectural lighting manufacturer with postings of a jam-packed first quarter and more expansion news for 2014. Dave Keighley, COO and executive VP, sales, said this anniversary year at the company has come with a ‘fantastic start.’ Together with a list of high-profile events and concert tours, Syncrolite is expanding. ‘Since January 2013, we’ve expanded the management team and now it’s logical to expand our sales efforts,’ Keighley explained. To meet demand for its large format lighting
products, Syncrolite is partnering with ArcLight FX in Burbank, California, for an equipment depot. ‘We already have a product depot to make equipment available on the East Coast at Atomic Lighting in Lititz, Pennsylvania, so we wanted to make our equipment more available on the West Coast as well,’ Keighley explained. Europe and the UK are also targets for a product depot in light of increasing demand. ‘We have a good base of Syncrolite-trained people in the UK and Europe, so it’s a matter of finding the right place, what products to place there, and how many,’ he added.
California bound Iris Design Studio has announced a co-operation with a distributor servicing northern California, northern Nevada and Hawaii. Bretzing and Associates, based inSan Ramon, California, will carry the company’s new product designs. ‘We are now in the process of having the Iris Design Studio product line available at the appropriate dealerships and showroom,’ explained Iris Kadouri Rizenbah, designer and founder of the company. ‘Our clients are always searching for those unique items, and it is important for us to offer them a convenient way to reach our designs.’
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Lighting designer, Renaldo van den Berg, working with Victor Vermaak from Johannesburg-based design and technical production specialist, AV Unlimited created a spectacular lighting scheme utilising Robe moving lights for the South African launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S5 smartphone. The VIP event was staged in a special dome at the Wanderers Cricket Stadium in Illovo, Johannesburg. Renaldo used four types of Robe product – Pointes, LEDWash 600s, LEDBeam 100s and LEDForce PAR 18s – 48 of each, to achieve the look he wanted for the launch. Additional ColorSpot and ColorWash 2500E ATs were used to light the dome’s exterior, and create plenty of visual magic for arriving and departing guests.
Lighting the way…
Moonstruck Arrow Electronics and Moons’ has announced a distribution agreement covering LED and lighting-related products for the entire EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa). Headquartered in Shanghai, Moons’ develops and manufactures LED drivers, controls and other solutions that conserve energy. Typically, Moons’ products carry five-year warranties. The move will further strengthen Arrow’s line and increase its breadth of product offering. Eric Williams, VP, global lighting at Arrow, said: ‘This is a collaboration that has great potential for both companies. ‘Adding Moons’ products to our existing lighting portfolio will offer customers wide access to some of the best lighting solutions available today.’ Moons’ will gain access to a broader sales network thanks to this agreement. ‘Arrow is one of the world’s leading electronic component distributors,’ said Justin Chang, vice president of Moons’. ‘The cooperation with Arrow will help bring our LED drivers and control product lines into the global market.’
In 2015, Milan hosts Expo 2015, and the city is reinventing itself in preparation for the event. A breath taking new skyline, cycle paths, subways tunnels, an efficient lighting system are just some examples of a stunning urban renovation project that’s expected to be without parallel in Europe. The driving force behind these urban developments is energy efficiency and sustainability. The city is not only conforming to the latest building standards, but is echoing the main theme of the Expo: Feeding the
Planet, Energy for Life. The new lighting system represents a major part of the project, and, via a tender by A2A, the service utility company that manages Milan’s electrical supply, 84,000 LED luminaires will be installed by February 2015. AEC has been selected to light up Milan using the Italo LED street lantern, which has been designed, engineered and manufactured by AEC at its state-of-the-art facility in Arezzo, Tuscany. The company’s
CEO, Alessandro Cini commented: ‘This project represents the talent and hard work of AEC; the entire team have been instrumental in delivering this success to our business. We are proud to offer Milan a made in Italy, energy-saving LED solution. ‘We are excited to have the eyes of the world on Milan and AEC in 2015.’
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The business business Lighting that suits the task you’re employed to do, that changes with your individual requirement throughout the day, and that you control – really?
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hard work is done and the environment self promotes to encourage best practice on energy management.’ With the increasing success of simple LED installations to reduce energy costs and consumption, do companies really need to go the extra step and install control systems? And what benefits are there to be had, over and above the energy savings they’ll make just by switching to LED? ‘Whilst the increase in efficiency of modern light sources is very welcome, there will never be a more efficient light than one that is switched off when it doesn’t need to be on,’ said Sam Woodward, SBU manager, control systems at Havells-Sylvania. ‘Controls enable us to ensure that a space is only lit when it needs to be.’ Good point, and it seems US-based Daintree Networks’ VP of marketing and channels, Mandeep Khera agrees: ‘LED is a great start to achieve energy savings. But control systems cannot only significantly enhance those savings, they allow companies to leverage the software and wireless networking to harness the power of LED,’ he explained. ‘With options like dimming, daylight harvesting, scheduled off/on based on occupancy or other parameters, support of automated demand response for load shedding, and many other features, control systems can shave off an additional major chunk from energy costs. ‘In addition, it can help achieve operational efficiencies and lower business risk by issuing
alerts for fault detection, proactive maintenance, and more. Control systems can also help improve employee comfort and productivity by providing preferred lighting for specific spaces. Finally, control systems can provide data analytics for actionable decision support information with information one energy savings, reduction of carbon footprint, and many other key variables.’ So are we working towards a time when all new commercial builds will incorporate controls as a matter of course, and how can we encourage developers to make that sooner rather than later? ‘Yes,’ said Woodward, ‘there are three compelling reasons to ensure that a building’s lighting is properly controlled: conservation – our imperative to use less of our planet’s valuable natural resources for energy; cost saving – ultimately decisions are about the bottom line, and controls enable us to reduce our energy bills, both through lighting and cooling systems; and compliance – new legislation is continually evolving, making controls an imperative to ensure compliance.’ In the US, it’s a work in progress, as Khera explained: ‘It’s happening now. More and more companies are realising the savings and other efficiencies they can achieve with controls. We see that tipping point should occur in the next couple of years. Various codes like ASHRAE and Title 24 are also acting as a big motivator for developers to start including controls.’ All of which sounds very positive, but can control systems be retrofitted successfully, or is it really something that needs to be done with new builds? Woodward feels it’s never too late: ‘There are so many different options for controls, that every type of building, new and old, can benefit from the right products. Whether that’s wireless controls for easy retrofit, or simple standalone systems for saving energy in a particular area, there are many options.’ In the US, ‘Most of the control projects are happening at the retrofit level,’ said Khera. ‘It’s very easy with the right wireless control systems to retrofit the existing facilities and start achieving efficiencies right away.’ As a long term user of over-bright fluorescent strip lighting that buzzed and flickered, providing at best, haphazard illumination to the longsuffering workers beneath, one has to wonder just how control systems can actually benefit the building users, rather than just the bottom line of the company? ‘Controls are not just about switching the lights off,’ said Woodward. ‘A control system, which has been designed to work in conjunction with a lighting scheme, can ensure that a lit space is as comfortable as possible to occupy, with lighting levels appropriate to the tasks being undertaken in the space. ‘Additionally, controls can add a dynamic element to a lighting scheme; whether that’s colour temperature
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control so that the atmosphere of the space varies according to the time of day, or simply to change the scene/contrasts in an area to ensure that it’s not boring.’ He continued: ‘As lighting designers will agree, the psychological effects of the lit environment have a huge impact on productivity, and controls play an important role in enabling this.’ So who controls the controls; are building managers going to need to oversee lighting controls, or will it be possible to put the control - literally - in the hands of the users? Khera explained: ‘We are seeing a combination of scenarios. In some cases, users are managing even their individual areas, while in many cases facility/energy/sustainability/operations managers are managing the ongoing configurations and adjustments of these systems. ‘Building managers and operators are also starting to provide management of these systems as a service,’ he added. ‘User comfort and productivity is best enhanced when users themselves have personal control of their own environment,’ suggested Woodward. ‘Also, people are increasingly personally concerned with energy saving, and putting them in control of their personal space addresses this.’
FINGERTIP CONTROL Philips has recently announced a breakthrough connected office lighting system that it’s hailing as delivering extraordinary value to both office staff and building owners. Using Power-overEthernet (PoE) to connect office lighting fixtures to a building’s IT network, the lighting system acts as an information pathway, enabling workers to control and access other building services via their smartphones for grater visual comfort. Office lighting fixtures, when outfitted with sensors, are able to capture anonymous data on room occupancy, temperature and humidity. They connect to the IT network and interface with other building systems, such as heating, ventilation and IT services. The Philips system allows office workers to control the lighting in open plan offices for instance, or the temperature in a meeting room, to suit their individual preference. Their smartphones will detect their location from overhead lighting fixtures via an app. ‘The LED lighting alone is 80 per cent more efficient than conventional lighting,’ enthused Jeff Cassis from Philips Lighting. ‘Personal control of the lighting by employees actually increases efficiency as general lighting levels can be kept lower. The potential savings on a building’s operational costs will be significant, given that heating, cooling and lighting together account for 70 per cent of a building’s energy usage.’
The building’s light fixtures, outfitted with wireless communications devices, form a dense indoor positioning grid, like an indoor GPS, that support a range of location-based services, such as wayfinding. For building owners, the system offers new value that goes beyond energy efficiency and cost savings. Advanced capabilities, such as indoor positioning combine with the intelligent system to enable comfort, personalisation, and safety, increasing the total value of a building and making it more attractive to tenants. Standards-based PoE-enabled fixtures also deliver significant cost savings on lighting installation. As they receive both data and power over a single Ethernet connection, there is no need for expensive electrical wiring, reducing installation costs by up to 50 per cent. The connected lighting system has been installed at The Edge, an office building being developed by OVG Real Estate for Deloitte in Amsterdam, and is the first of its kind. ‘Innovation is our top priority at Deloitte, and we want to create a more intuitive, comfortable and productive environment for our staff,’ commented Erik Ubels, chief information officer at Deloitte in the Netherlands. ‘We also see our office raising the bar in data analytics, with completely new insights in the use of office space, leading the way for offices to reduce the CO2 footprint of buildings and create a more sustainable world.’
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HIGHLIGHT Time to save? LED lighting specialist, One Electrical has launched ‘Capex Free LED’, a costneutral payment model for LED conversion projects, aimed at enabling end users to make the change without any up front investment. Unveiled at GreenBuild, the scheme provides positive revenue generation from month one, and offsets the cost against energy savings. It is designed to enable businesses to reduce their energy costs and drive down carbon emissions without dipping into their capital expenditure budget or tying up cash flow. Rob Chadwick from One Electrical explained: ‘Our experience of the marketplace means that we know the decision to convert to LED lighting is a lot more complicated than simply understanding the benefits of making the change. ‘While lots of office-based, industrial and public sector
organisations understand the payback and operational benefits of LED lighting, they often struggle to justify the up front costs. Capex Free LED enables them to pay for the upgrade in monthly installments, which are less than the energy cost savings gained. ‘As a result, converting to LED is cash positive from the start without having to wait for payback periods.’ The scheme has been designed to ensure that the monthly payments are always less than energy cost savings, providing a net financial gain without capital expenditure from month one. ‘We’re committed to ensuring that costs are always transparent,’ continued Chadwick. ‘Monthly installments include the LED lighting equipment, installation costs and finance costs, so there are no nasty surprises, just energy savings, better lighting and cost benefits from day one.’
All the better to see you with… Grocontinental, the UK-based international shipping company, has replaced its existing warehouse lighting with high performing LED luminaires from Dexeco. Warehouse lighting within Grocontinental’s 30-acre, purpose-built site has been via 400W HID lamps, but the company decided on the upgrade to LED technology in order to achieve energy savings, and at the same time, benefit from a higher lumen output. The LED Highbay is designed for use in warehouses, cold storage, racking aisles, and marshalling areas. A steel construction and robust white powder coated body have been designed to withstand challenging environments, and with a lumen output of up to 13,300 lumens per card, it’s proved to be the right choice for the tough conditions at the company.
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US-based Acuity Brands has won the prestigious 2014 Illumination Engineering Society (IES) Innovation Award for its Trilia OLED luminaires. The award, which was presented at the Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology trade show (MEET) in Canada, recognises the most revolutionary and innovative products that exceed expectations in the mechanical and electrical industries. ‘Trilia OLED luminaires are both stimulating and artistic, while featuring a soft illumination for a purely unique lighting experience,’ said Greg Holm, VP and general manager, Acuity Brands Lighting. ‘We are proud to be recognised as a leader of innovative and significant advancements in modern lighting.’ The luminaires are designed to inspire creativity and imagination, by allowing designers to shape single or expansive networks of OLED lighting to create exquisite and flexible fittings. Innate patterns form into designs that combine architecture with nature. The luminaires are particularly suited for general or feature lighting in offices, lobbies and receptions, libraries, atriums, retail, hospitality and restaurant spaces. MEET is one of the top industry events in Canada, and attracts thousands of exhibitors and attendees from across Canada and the US.
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From Russia with savings LED fitting manufacturer, AtomSvet has completed a project to upgrade the lighting at the Russian SMU-1 Metrostroy site. AtomSvet specialists installed more than 400 Plant LV LED luminaries at the branch leading to the Lublinsko-Dmitrovskoye depot. The modernisation involved the replacement of the existing lighting system, which was based on LON-95 incandescent bulbs. A site trial of the luminaries for the 1.3km-long tunnel showed
that the payback period is about seven months, with ongoing savings estimated at 2.5m rubles. AtomSvet’s Plant LV series is specifically designed for the use at sites with complicated operating conditions. The luminaries are characterised by their long service life, reduced variation of luminous flux over time, a wide range of luminous intensity curves, and high-level protection against contaminants. Igor Rudenok, chief power engineer of SMU-1 Metrostroy,
noted: ‘AtomSvet products have proved themselves in the best way during test trials, and the replacement of incandescent bulbs with LED luminaries significantly improved the illumination quality and degree on the construction site. ‘Certainly, summarised Rudenok, ‘the modernisation significantly reduced the lighting network service, and maintenance costs, as well as provided an opportunity to ensure safety on the construction site.’
Texas-based Illumitex has been awarded a US Patent for an LED homogeniser. In developing the technology, engineers were seeking a way to achieve uniform spatial homogenisation from one, or multiple LEDs for narrow beam angles. The resulting LED light engine containing the homogeniser, which the company calls Artavi, achieves theoretical maximum centre beam candlepower at a particular wattage input and aperture size. Artavi’s homogenizer, which can uniformly shape light into any desired pattern, was conceived and designed by Illumitex co-founders, Dung Duong, an experien-ced optical engineer and Nick Jameson, a mechanical engineer.
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O U R S U RV E Y S AY S ... The LED revolution is maturing in a good way. ‘The view at Light + Building 2014 was of more sophisticated design solutions. In addition, glare control is more evident and it is not now enough simply to say a light is LED. In fact we are at the stage where the assumption is that the lighting solution is LED, so the focus is now on how that solution is realised. ‘I have noticed that the old gripes from early adopters of poor quality LEDs are on the decline at last, and a real appreciation of superior lamp performance is growing. ‘It is now being seen as a good solution that just happens to be low energy LED.’ Fred Bass, managing Director, Neonlite International www.megamanlighting.com
The LED revolution has happened, but are we embracing this fantastic new technology, and making the best possible use of it for the benefit of all, or is it being squandered in the race to make a fast buck? TL asks the industry to decide... LED is definitely the future for lighting, but it comes at a price on the first installation. Quality, dimmable LEDs are costly in the first instance, but are much cheaper to run, and will last at least 20 times longer. The problem arises when the public buy on price and not quality. The Internet is the main area where inferior products are being sold - and the supermarkets are to blame too, where they are price-led predominantly. You get what you pay for! Kenny Collins, MD, The Lighting Store www.thelightingstore.co.uk www.tlmagazine.co.uk • J U LY 2 0 1 4 • 33
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How did we let opportunism and poor quality compromise what should have been an all-round straightforward good news story?’ More and more, we hear nagging doubts being voiced about the reliability of LED lighting and, quite frankly, I think our industry has a lot to answer for. ‘How did we let opportunism and poor quality compromise what should have been an allround straightforward good news story? The blame is being laid at the door of low quality imports. Ah, yes, blame those pesky factories in far-flung corners of the globe, but let’s not forget who it was that created a downward auction and drove prices down to unsustainable levels. “Market forces!” I hear you cry, but did we really do a good enough job of explaining to the market what was on offer? ‘Just a few pence can be the difference between a quality controlled LED – built using quality controlled componentry - and one that is likely to fail early in its life. In my view, the key culprit of poor performance seems to be the drivers, and we advise any specifier or installer to ask his supplier to demonstrate that they have tested and specify good quality drivers – and to demonstrate how they monitor quality control. At Timeguard we employ locally-based people to represent our interests – and those of our customers – on a full time basis. ‘It really beggars belief that some sectors of or industry have let low-quality LEDs slip unto the supply chain, and potentially compromise us all. I for one and delighted to see in the media that many suppliers are now focusing on the quality, rather than price of their products.’ Andy Douglas of Timeguard www.timeguard.com
Moving forward, we anticipate a shift in the way LED suppliers approach the lighting market, towards the intelligent use of LEDs in a system context. LED innovation is likely to happen much more in harmony with driver, optical and thermal systems innovation, in order to make this technology more accessible and closer to the needs of customers. In addition, thanks to the continuous innovations and R&D investments, LED prices should continue to decline, supporting wider adoption. The greatest successes for LED lighting come from products that give customers what they expect from traditional light sources, while being more efficient and longer lasting, and with higher colour quality than fixtures previously used. Massimo Targetti, managing director at Cree Europe www.cree.com/lighting
As a lighting specialist, I am all for the LED revolution! ‘LED’s are undoubtedly the future when it comes to lighting the home. Although the initial investment may be higher, LED’s are more cost effective in the long run than out-dated halogen alternatives, as they not only last longer, but they also use less energy. As a result, LEDs save money on household bills, and to add to this, the level of maintenance required is minimal too. Another plus point is that LEDs are also a safe option as they have minimal heat output. ‘LEDs are becoming increasingly advanced nowadays, and whereas some may previously have thought they produced a cold, blue light, this couldn’t be further from the truth. LEDs are available in different colour temperatures, so whether it’s cool white or warm white lighting that’s required, there’s a solution out there. ‘LED’s have also sometimes been criticised for not being as bright as halogen bulbs, however, opting for HD LED light fittings will actually provide a stronger, more focused light, with no light wastage. Alternatively, SLS (surface light source) fittings produce a light that’s similar to the beam emitted from a halogen bulb. ‘Myths suggesting that it’s not possible to dim LEDs have been completely put to rest too, as it is by all means possible nowadays to adjust lighting according to the exact mood that’s required with dimming remote controls. Not only can the beam emitted be changed, but so can the colour and colour temperature, so it really is possible to create just about any mood with certain fittings.’ Michael Linsky, MD, Sensio Lighting www.sensio.co.uk
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Energy prices hit the news yet again in March; first with SSE freezing prices until 2016, and then in a quick one-two, with Ofgem confirming a competition inquiry, citing concerns over profits. ‘The Regulator found energy company profits had quadrupled between 2009 and 2012, and this was compounded by the steep barriers to entry for new suppliers into the market. ‘In the same week, The Carbon Trust issued an article putting LED lighting top of the energy efficiency agenda. Yet surprisingly uptake is not yet universal.‘So: are we storming the LED barricades? Is an energy revolution upon us? ‘Large warehouses, small offices, and retailers of all sizes can all switch to LED and take advantage of the energy savings and rapid payback – those with facilities in continuous operation have the quickest payback. ‘Marks & Spencer is a perfect example, having been named as the first retailer to receive the Carbon Trust triple award. Advance International played a small part in this achievement, working on projects with M&S to deliver as a much as a 50 per cent reduction in energy output – proof that commitment to energy efficiency can have significant results. ‘If the revolution is here, it faces two big battles – a lack of awareness within businesses of the opportunity, and the size of the financial decision. ‘These battles are often met with a bombardment of information by suppliers facing a lack of technical knowledge (and interest) by the end user. ‘Undoubtedly, LED lighting has become the leading energy efficient technology. However, many more businesses need to realise the potential of LED lighting if the revolution is to win out. We can help drive down energy costs and provide straightforward LED replacement schemes to support the resistance. ‘Vive le revolution!’
The problem arises when the public buy on price and not quality
LED technology is still evolving at amazing pace and the innovations ongoing to enhance the performance in terms of cost, efficacy, applications adaptability, faster adoption are truly breath taking. However, the continuous innovations and better semiconductor availability does create great challenges for the whole lighting industry. There is ongoing need to adopt the latest LEDs and keep the product portfolio market leading and this creates huge constraints on any company’s resources. In my view the lighting industry is at transition phase to the semiconductor industry business model, with new much better products availability every quarter. This would have never been imaginable few years ago for the lighting industry which was very conservative and slow in product development cycles. The change in environment has come from the supply side where new LEDs are available every quarter and from competition with influx of non-lighting companies entering lighting arena. The ones who transition and adopt to the fast paced environment are likely to be long term winners..!
Despite the growing trend for LED lighting, they are not necessarily always the answer to all lighting requirements. It took a long time to create LEDs, which gave out warm white light. Reds, greens and blues were followed by a cold blueish-white, but as long as the manufacturing source is good quality, acceptable warm-white colours are now available. Good quality manufacturing also means a consistency of colour temperature, because with some cheap sources of supply, almost every lamp gives out a slightly different shade. LED light is linear and has therefore been perfect for display and navigational lighting, as well as back lighting and task lights. Making LED light shine through 360° (to replicate the light patterns of the old incandescent lamps) has been more of a challenge. Manufacturers continue to invent new ways to try and make that happen, but so far there will always be one blank spot in the 360° circle. LEDs only reach their claimed lamp life if they have an extremely good heat sink and good ventilation inside a luminaire. Without that, the claimed 25,000-hour, 50,000-hour or even 100,000-hour lamp life can drop to under 10,000 hours. However, they are the future, and will continue to develop with long lamp life, good colour and dimming capabilities. Be careful with dimming however, as it is essential that the LED lamps are compatible with the proposed dimming gear. Watch out for first cost too. LED lamps are still pretty expensive and need to be in use an awful lot to become cost effective against CFL equivalent options!
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The lighting industry has experience a real and continuing revolution with the introduction of LED technology. The market is still being transformed as luminaire manufacturers and lighting designers appreciate the great flexibility offered by LED light sources. One aspect of this is the ease with which LEDs can be controlled to respond to the environment and provide adequate lighting for the lowest energy usage. This is encouraging the development of lighting controls which range from simple, autonomous detection of motion and ambient lighting to full building management. A recent innovation facilitated by LED light sources is the ability to control colour temperature enhancing retail displays or setting the right ambience. LED technology is still developing rapidly and the revolution will continue for several years as creative designers dream of new applications. Ken Dale: principle engineer, Harvard Engineering www.harvardeng.co.uk
The tipping point has been reached and LED lighting is now being accepted as mainstream Although LEDs currently represent ess than 0.1% of the lighting waste stream, the proportion will gradually increase in the coming years. That will therefore eventually change the requirements for waste lamp recycling. Due to their long operational life, it will be many years before LEDs hit the waste stream in large quantities. However, future waste recycling systems need to take the increase in LED into account. As LED retrofits are often difficult to distinguish from waste fluorescent lamps, the Environment Agency (EA) has taken the decision to allow their co-collection in the same containers. This is a practical approach, which will help to maximise the collection of waste lamps. Waste LED lamps are non-hazardous, as they do not contain hazardous substances such as mercury, unlike fluorescent lamps. Yet, if commingled with fluorescent lamps, they must be treated as hazardous due to potential co-contamination through the crushing and separation recycling process. Waste retrofit LED tubes need to be separated, de-contaminated and put through a general WEEE shredder. The forthcoming CENELEC standard on waste lamp treatment standard is likely to support co-collection for the present, as separate recycling at this time would be too expensive and may encourage increased landfill. The guidance is likely to retain future relevance by stating that waste LEDs may be treated through a separate process if collected as a single LED-only load (and verified as having no mercury contamination). LEDs are here to stay and wherever possible, waste LED luminaires should be collected separately from conventional luminaires. This is principally because in the long term, there may be value in separating out the LED chips. Nigel Harvey, CEO, Recolight www.recolight.co.uk
We have to move to LED lighting to increase energy efficiency, but I wouldn’t call it a revolution quite yet, with currently less than five per cent penetration (of the installed base) in the world – even though penetration of annual shipments is growing dramatically. It is definitely one of the top technologies of the century – overall and from the lighting point of view. The digital capability of solid-state lighting allows for better quality of light and CRI values to create the environments that we want for our homes and businesses, along with achieving greater energy savings over traditional lighting. LEDs are inherently energy efficient, but by adding lighting control, it allows for a whole new level of efficiency gains. The one-two punch for energy savings is the addition of controls, not only for LED lights, but to manage the rest of a building’s energy needs, such as thermostats/HVAC and electrical plugs. Smart buildings start with smart lighting. To meet federal and local commercial energy regulations and to lower the price point, not to mention occupant comfort and productivity, LED lighting with integrated wireless control that enable building energy management will become standard. And, the icing on the cake is the reduction of millions of metric tons of carbon emissions to help save our planet. The LED revolution will only become a reality when matched with control systems that enable smart lighting for smart buildings to create smart cities. Mandeep Khera, vice president, marketing and channels, Daintree Networks www.daintree.com
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Lighting designer and collaborative consultant, Andrew Orange discusses the benefits of working with trusted manufacturers when specifying LEDs
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n the course of my work designing lighting schemes, the transition between old and new has been total. In reality, the lighting industry that we know and love has been transformed from traditional incandescent through to semi-conductor technology. The shift could not have been more fundamental. I define the challenge to designers as two-fold. Firstly, designers need to adapt to the impact that LED light sources will have on the aesthetics of a scheme. Secondly, we need to understand the technical implications of replacing the old with the new. Designers cannot leave it to the electricians. Successful lighting schemes require technical understanding from conception all the way through to commissioning.
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Of course we cannot achieve this level of comprehension without reliable comparisons. We need benchmark data to cross-reference the key characteristics of familiar incandescent lamps to LED. This has failed to be the case in the first wave of LED products. As a recent Which? report highlighted, some manufacturers have fallen short in their assurances of quality. So we need to remain vigilant on behalf of our customers and work with like-minded manufacturers that test and provide clear results.
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result that every designer will hope to avoid. I use suppliers who buy their LEDs from favourable bins and then test again themselves - rooting out any variation between colours before they reach your installation. Colour Indexing - Definition of general terms, such as warm white, are misleading, and exact colour temperatures should be defined by the manufacturer and validated by testing - what really is the true definition of 'warm white'? Lumen levels - Consistency is a key factor here too, and can disrupt the aesthetics of a scheme as much as variation in colour. A primary concern is making sure we are using accurate test data that is not overly optimistic. With dedicated LED fittings, we are looking for the output from the fitting itself and not just the lumen output of the LED chip. Because of losses of light trying to escape the fitting, the usable light from the source is diminished. So buy from brands that publish lumen level test data sourced from the complete fixture.
Successful lighting schemes require technical understanding from conception all the way through to commissioning’
Binning - You would hope by now that all decent suppliers would be buying their LEDs from tight bins. Colour inconsistency across an installation of LED down-lights is a disappointing
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My advice to fellow lighting designers is search for the keenest price as a matter of necessity, but to check out the degree of vigilance that is undertaken’
Compatibility - between the fitting and how it is controlled. As you venture into new territory and look for unfamiliar products - try and find manufacturers who have a database of successful partnerships between fitting and PSU and the controls. Apart from switching a fitting on and off - dimming can be hazardous territory unless you - or the relevant suppliers - test first. As designers, this is how we avoid flashing fittings, failure to illuminate, or a short dimming curve. Beam widths and control – you need a manufacturer that tests beam angles, as these can vary across batches of product. Lamps are beginning to adopt a simple system for changing the reflector - and therefore beam - once in situ. It’s worth opting for these so changes can be tweaked on site to fine-tune a scheme. Longevity – ironically, this is the current hot topic with LED, but designers may argue, the least of their concerns. In truth it is difficult to judge how long a fitting will last. LEDs will fade very gradually when they do eventually fail. Lamp life L70 is the standard accepted level of depreciation before the fitting's life is rated as over; that is a 30 per cent loss after the given period of estimated hours, i.e. 50,000. Watch out for LED lamps that are significantly lower in hours - 15,00025,000 - before hitting L70.
CHOOSING AN LED LIGHTING MANUFACTURER
Ultimately, choosing the ideal LED manufacturer is influenced by price – designers are in business after all. There are some mid-priced, but high quality LED fittings on the market – but how do you judge quality? Naturally, an insight into manufacturers testing regime is key.
Too many low quality LED offerings rely on a flow of untested stock that comes direct from overseas sources. This is simply not sufficient to effectively operate as a quality supplier. As an example, I have chosen a recent visit to one of my trusted lighting suppliers – Integral LED. It is a new brand in the lighting market, but has 24 years’ experience in the semi-conductor industry. Accordingly, it has invested in a lighting test laboratory at its North London HQ, where it conducts the testing that I look for in a marque of quality and reliability. You are first struck by the sight of the large integrating sphere, which has been commissioned to accurately measure the total light output of its LED light sources. The two-metre diameter sphere is equipped with a spectroradiometer, providing precise performance data, more accurate than that of a traditional photometer. The system reports lumen output, colour temperature, colour rendering index, chromaticity and binning accuracy. Batch testing across the entire range of lamps and down-lights is conducted by Integral’s team of lighting engineers and technicians, who methodically and intensively test samples drawn from constant waves of stock deliveries. Here, they not only test the lights, but also the compatibility of drivers and dimmers, amongst other control devices, which deliver an essential list of components that actually work on-site. Selecting reliable overseas manufacturer partners is an important element of the quality process at Integral – but the key indicator of quality is that they do not rely on downstream data to determine the measurement of the LED fittings that they supply. I believe that this is the benchmark in terms of choosing a quality LED partner. Incredibly, not all brands take the trouble or are as strenuous as Integral LED, which is a telling feature of the current LED market. My advice to fellow lighting designers is search for the keenest price as a matter of necessity, but to check out the degree of vigilance that is undertaken by the manufacturer of their choice.
Above: Lighting Lab smart spectrometer Middle: Lighting Lab thermal imager Bottom from left: On filament, Lighting Lab thermal imager
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Landmark decision
A deconsecrated church in The Netherlands, and a focal point for events in the local town, now has lighting for all eventualities
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landmark in the Dutch city of Leiden, the deconsecrated Pieterskerk serves as a venue for TV recordings, corporate events and concerts, after undergoing major restoration to convert it into a technologically-advanced space. The venue’s directors wanted to upgrade the lighting facilities, to create a multitude of atmospheres reflecting its varying uses. Harry de Kort at The Light Connection was tasked with realising the project and achieving the directors’ vision. The new lighting had to be powerful enough to light the massive space, yet flexible enough to address all the requirements of
a venue with such a variety of uses. ‘Not only did the fixture have to be able to create both bold and subtle colours, but it also had to produce a white light of high enough quality to illuminate activities such as exams,’ explained de Kort. ‘From a practical perspective, they needed to reduce the venue’s energy costs, look good, dim very well, and be very quiet in operation. De Kort chose to use multipurpose Chroma-Q Inspire LED fixtures to provide energy efficient, flexible lighting for the former church’s huge nave. ‘It was a huge ask in a single fixture, but the Inspire delivers on every level,’ he enthused.
Inspire is designed to transform both the look and the feel of a space. The fully homogenised beam provides beautifully mixed soft pastels, bold saturates and clean whites, making it ideal for both entertainment and house lighting. The unit’s extensive RGBW colourmixing palette can be controlled via DMX to provide a seamless lighting transition from a stage into a room. An energy-efficient, compact LED design provides reduced maintenance and running costs, with convection cooling keeping the fixture silent in operation. ‘The technicians, advisors, and the director of the venue were amazed and blown away by the high output and pleasing exterior appearance of the Inspire,’ commented de Kort. ‘The housing of the fixture merged very well with the beautiful interior. It was a unanimous decision to invest in the Inspire fixtures.’ To demonstrate the fixtures, de Kort used a Jands Vista console. The producer at the venue was so impressed by the control system, Pieterskerk decided to invest in a Vista M1 console with 1024 DMX channels and an Ethernet node, to be able to control all the lights individually or simultaneously. CON TACT Chroma-Q www.chroma-q.com
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HAVELLS SYLVANIA +44 (0)870 606 2030 | www.sylvania-lamps.com Sylvania Refled Superia AR111: here light quality meets efficient lighting needs Sylvania has introduced the new RefLED Superia AR111, a versatile LED lamp designed to provide an energy-efficient, long-lasting alternative to traditional halogen AR111 lamps. Offering improved anti-glare light properties compared to halogen lamps, the RefLED Superia AR111 is a perfect solution for retail, display and hospitality applications. The lamp is also well suited for museums and produce sections of supermarkets, as it does not emit UV or IR rays and will not affect light-sensitive products, such as food or textiles. By recessing the LED chip within the lamp, combined with Sylvania’s innovative reflector technology, the lamp performs with improved low-glare characteristics compared to its halogen counterpart. The precision of light in regards to display lighting is a very important factor to consider when making a lamp choice. The RefLED Superia AR111 delivers the optimum optical control for these types of applications, offering great beam characteristics and the high intensity needed for effective spotlighting of objects. The lamp is also extremely efficient with the potential to save over 85% on energy usage. Combine this with 50,000 hours of life and the lamp will dramatically extend maintenance schedules. The traditional halogen AR111 by comparison suffers from a short life span due its low rated life of 3,000-4,000 hours and, with an average operation time of around 12 hours each day, the halogen lamp effectively needs replacing every six months. The RefLED Superia AR111 will last on average eight times longer, enabling users to upgrade their lighting to LED and remove the worry about constant lamp failures. The initial investment in switching to this type of lamp can generate a return on investment in as little as nine months.
TIMAGE 01376 343087 | www.timage.eu LED Bulkhead Lights Timage have responded to the ever increasing demand for low energy lighting by launching a new LED bulkhead light range. The models vary from 8 Watts through to 18 Watts and offer a considerable energy saving when compared to their traditional bulb counterparts. Available finishes include un-lacquered brass, which will weather with time, and chrome plated brass. Being made entirely from pressure die cast brass, these bulkhead lights are ideal for use in coastal developments where corrosion would plague most fittings. The fittings are suitable for both interior and exterior use.
V-TAC 02072991212 | www.v-tac.co.uk 3 in 1 colour changing LED panel Our latest innovation, one-of-a-kind 3-in-1 colour changing LED Panel 600x600mm is a huge rage in Europe. Depending on your mood, you can change colour temperatures of your 600x600 LED panel from 6000K to 4500K to 3000K, just by click of a button. Ken, a wholesaler from Nottingham says: “Some of my customers were not sure what colour temperature should their LED panels be, but with this latest innovation by V-TAC they can change colours with just a click, so even if they are not happy with one colour, they can change easily to another!” Now you too can replace your traditional grid panel lights with state of the art, energy efficient 3 in 1 colour changing 600 x 600 LED panel which is not only classy, elegant and stylish but also reduces your carbon footprint and your cost.
EYE LIGHTING EUROPE LTD +44 (0)1895 814418 | www.eyelighting.co.uk LEDioc HB200 is a 210W high bay LED luminaire designed as an alternative to 400W HID high bays. The lightweight unit only weighs in at 6.5kgs thanks to its magnesium alloy body, and its unique design guards against overheating by ensuring the unit is well ventilated. With a rated module life of 60000hrs and efficiency of 100lm/W, LEDioc HB200 offers significant savings on energy and maintenance costs.
IST LTD +44 (0)1922 457712 | www.istl.com The latest addition to IST Ltd’s world-wide patented centralised LED driver portfolio is the iDrive® Thor 36, a 36-channel, high power (2kW) LED driver for constant voltage applications. Ideally suited to TV and film applications, the Thor 36 boasts high frequency, high resolution outputs, which can be dynamically programmed between 250Hz and 15kHz. The Thor 36 is compatible with a wide range of embedded dimming protocols, including DMX, RDM, DALI, DSI, Art-Net 3, KiNet and Ethernet, with the functionality to dim in 8-bit or 16-bit mode, providing unprecedented accuracy for dimming and colour control.
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HIGHLIGHT Quick fix Belgian band, Clouseau is touring Belgium and the Netherlands with a lighting and set designed by Luc Peumans from Painting With Light. Peumans was challenged to create a fully flexible rig for a wide variety of venues, and that will fit into one truck. His ingenious design includes eight DMX -controllable electric ribbon lifts, sourced in the US, which have been customised and fitted with lights. Adopting a ‘less-is-more’ philosophy, the tour set is extremely simple and effective. Emphasis is on back and side lighting; no front truss ensures sight lines are kept clean and open, and speeds up the in and out times, as the vast majority of the lighting is ground supported. The rear truss features eight Clay Paky A.leda B-EYE K20 LED fixtures, and four Luxibel LX306 LED strobes. Immediately below are the eight wheeled ribbon-lifts, modified and rigged with frame-mounted four Robe ROBIN Pointe multipurpose moving lights, one LED strobe and two PAR 36 DWE blinders. The Pointes are worked extremely hard during the show – giving rise to the illusion of a much bigger lighting rig. On the back stage floor are four more A.leda K20 B-eyes. Up-lighting the columns are eight small Britec RGBW fixtures, which are perfect for streaking upwards, adding zest and impact. For side lighting, Peumans has positioned six GLP Impression Wash Ones on three pole-stands each side, and runs of Prolyte mini-truss with four more P36 DWEs inside. For front lighting there are two Robert Juliat Aramis follow spots. ‘There have been many challenges, but we are really pleased with the results and the consistency it provides for all the shows,’ said Peumans. ‘One advantage of having such a long history with an artist is knowing what they like and how they want to present themselves.’
PAST-FUTURE STYLING Montreal-based lighting collective, Lüz Studio turned to GLP’s impression X4 high power LED fixtures to boost its production design for Broken Bells’ recent US tour. ‘Danger Mouse [Brian Burton] wanted to create a visual setup that would allow the audience to be entertained,’ explained Lüz’ founder, Matthieu Larivée. ‘Because they are pretty static on stage, he wanted something for the people to look at — to take the focus away from them. Projection was a must, and this was synchronised with the music.’ With its 19 RGBW high output LEDs, baseless, slim-line body, seven- to 50-degree zoom range, and customisable pixel patterns, Larivée knew the X4 would deliver the precise ‘retro futuristic’ look the designer was seeking, with its ability to offer variable graphic patterns and advanced colour mixing. ‘The retro futuristic concept uses pastel colours that are not always easy to get with LED,’ he confirmed. With the tour taking in different capacity clubs and theatres, the most effective use of the fixtures was as a floor package. ‘The X4 is lightweight, and in order to be able to see the pixel mapping, I needed something at eye level, that was not too big,’ he continued. ‘The zoom and colour also enabled me to create both the effects and key lights to the artists.’ Larivée thinks he’ll definitely use the X4 again, although probably in a different context. ‘I find the design very unique in the way it delivers a real retro look with its pixel mapping capabilities,’ he said.
Eurovision rolls on The Eurovision song contest may be over for this year, but in Denmark, it keeps going, with Vi Maler Byen Rød: The Musical, which features 27 of the country’s most popular contest songs. Lighting director and programmer, Mikkel Bedsted used ETC’s control desk,
Cobalt, at the Folketeatrets grand stage in Copenhagen, to program the musical. ‘I only had four days to do the programming,’ he explained, ‘so I was concerned that I wouldn’t be able to get everything done in time, especially considering I had to learn how to use the
desk. Luke Delwiche from ETC’s sales department came to help for two days, then I was on my own – but it was so quick to use that I got everything done in less time than I expected.’ The desk is designed to minimise the number of key presses needed to perform
tasks, allowing lighting programmers and operators to keep their eyes on the stage for more of the time. Vi Maler Byen Rød has been run several times across Denmark, and with more than 200 cues, there was much to do in a short time, but Bedsted felt; ‘it
was a refreshing change to use. I wasn’t too familiar with it initially, and there were some things I might have struggled to do without Luke’s guidance, but after just a few hours, I was doing really well. My colleagues – and the audience – were impressed.’
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K, so it won’t cure forgotten lines, missed cues, or the actor who accidentally stumbles into the set, but theatre lighting can – and does – make all the difference to an audience’s enjoyment of the production. It’s an area many design teams never get involved with, but some, such as the Belgian company, Painting With Light seem to have a natural affinity with theatre illumination. The latest theatre-based project for the Genk-based creative lighting practice was to design a complete bespoke scheme, including interior, exterior, foyer and house lighting plus controls, for the newly built 1,400-seat Plopsa Theatre in West Flanders. The theatre’s striking foyer is used as a multi-purpose event space to accommodate anything from gala dinners to special presentations. The 1,300 sq m space required lighting that was as flexible as possible to facilitate the different activities and uses it was intended for. For this, Luc Peumans and his team at PWL devised eight threemetre high crystal chandeliers, each housing approximately 100 incandescent lamps, which take on a scenic as well as a functional role in the space. Built into the celling are 64 RGB LED down-lighters to complement the warm glow of the chandeliers. In the auditorium, PWL specified a fully LED solution, using 90 Compact PAR Tri 7 fixtures from Dutch manufacturer, Showtec. These illuminate the audience with minimal shadowing, and are perfect tools to create the right atmosphere for the various events scheduled for the space. The stair treads were all fitted with LED nose strips, and to add a touch of magic, the auditorium walls were completely wrapped in a ShowLed Classic star cloth. ‘The whole design concept was developed’, explained Peumans, ‘to maximise the multi-purpose nature of the building and its public spaces, and with adaptable control so lights can be changed for theming purposes, or to suit client requests or special occasions.’ For control, a Pharos TPC system was chosen with a DALI interface to
Drama for drama’s sake Thrilling, dramatic, and energy efficient – theatre lighting designs need it all enable the LED lighting in the foyer 60 iGuzzini LED down-lighters - to be integrated with the chandeliers and ceiling fixtures. Using Luminex ArtNet-DMX nodes for data merging, the auditorium lighting can be controlled via the main show lighting grandMA console.
EFFICIENT SOLUTION
Inefficient theatre lighting can really make a big dent in a production’s budget so low energy and practicality were top of the list for the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Breytenbach Theatre in Pretoria during a technical upgrade. Robe’s Robin LEDWash 600 moving lights with new dimmers were chosen for the lighting element,
which was co-ordinated by technical manager, Wandile Mgcodo. The theatre is a practical training ground for TUT’s students, which hosts a stream of musicals, dance, drama and opera productions, together with live music shows. The venue is also a receiving house for external productions, community programmes and initiatives. For some time, the theatre has used Robe ColorSpot 250s in its lighting rig. However, it was only when he actually had the three LEDWash 600s delivered and set up that Mgcodo realised their full potential as creative lighting tools. ‘I’m impressed with the nice even zooming, the smooth dimming curve …and the fantastic colour options are phenomenal.’ he said. www.tlmagazine.co.uk • J U LY 2 0 1 4 • 51
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‘It is making the lighting team’s lives infinitely easier having colour changing wash lights. It means that they can use just one fixture for the same effects, where previously they would have had to rig a dozen. Additionally, they save substantially on the costs of consumables, like gels and gobos, and the LED technology means they also save on power consumption.
TEACH THE FUTURE
Closer to home, Robe has teamed up with LD director, Dave Lee for the Concert Lighting Project, a practical module being taken by students on the BA (Hons) Lighting Design course at the UK theatre and performance college, Rose Bruford. The initiative was co-ordinated by Hansjorg Schmidt, programme director at the college. Hansjorg commented: ‘With Robe and Siyan getting involved, the students were able to have a much larger lighting rig to work on, and it was a fantastic opportunity for them to test drive the absolute latest kit.’ The equipment included Robe Pointes, LEDWash 600s, MMX Spots, MMX Blades, and LEDBeam 100s.
CHALLENGING CHANGEOVER
Even in the make believe world of the theatre, nothing lasts forever, so after almost a decade, the lighting for the hit musical Billy Elliot, has a new control system based around ETC’s Ion control console. The new desk has replaced a Strand desk that ran the show since it opened. ‘Our previous desk served us well,’ commented lighting designer, Rick Fisher, ‘but with the show continuing to enjoy success in London, and with new productions planned elsewhere, it seemed to make sense to move the show onto a newer platform that was receiving on-going support from its manufacturer. ‘We knew the Ion was more than capable of running the show, since it had already been used on our American tours, and we knew our supplier, White Light, had Ions available, so it just became the obvious choice.’ The show’s busy rehearsal schedule meant there would be little stage time and no lighting-specific
There were times when I almost could not tell the difference as to which was on – the conventional or LED’ dress rehearsal for the new system. After a few proving sessions on an empty stage, its first full performance would be in front of a paying audience. The task of transferring to the new system was handed to programmer, Rob Halliday, who was familiar with both control platforms, and could ensure that each moment of the show’s precise lighting was accurately recreated. ‘We’re very excited to have the Ion in place,’ said the show’s head of lighting, James Nowell. ‘It immediately feels more responsive than our previous desk. Having successfully moved the show over, we’re now starting to take advantage of the new facilities the Ion offers us, such as the scroller-calibration function and the on-screen Magic Sheets.’ ETC’s Source Four LED CYC adaptors have also come in for praise from LD, Rick Fisher, while working on a production of Howard Brenton’s Drawing the Line at Hampstead Theatre in London. ‘We are using them to light through the ceiling of the beautiful set and I’m sure we have only scratched the surface of what they can do,’ explained Fisher. ‘I was really impressed.’
He used six Source Four LED Lustr+ luminaires alongside conventional Source Four units. ‘There were times when I almost could not tell the difference as to which was on – the conventional or LED. They are not the same, but they are pretty close and for the first time, I almost could see not missing tungsten so much.’ Fisher’s design for Drawing the Line also uses Selador Desire D40 Ice and D40 Fire units to bring intensity to the performance. Ice adds a range of colour from the cool end of the spectrum, and Fire brings a warm wash of amber, orange and red. ‘Ironically perhaps, after all the work ETC has done blending the beams, my set is great at separating out the colours, so we get an amazing dappled effect,’ he said.
Top: Rose Bruford concert lighting Above: Hampstead Theatre, by ETC Left: Painting with Light’s Plopsa Theatre
CON TACT Painting With Light www.paintingwithlight.be Showtec www.showtec.co.uk ShowLED www.showled.com iGuzzini www.iguzzini.co.uk Pharos www.pharoscontrols.com ETC www.etcconnect.com White Light www.whitelight.ltd.uk Robe www.robe.cz Avolites www.avolites.com Siyan www.siyan.co.uk
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HIGHLIGHT International successes High Technology Lighting, suppliers of energy efficient solutions for retail and commercial spaces, has experienced substantial international success in the last six months, after expanding its international operation as part of the company’s long-term growth strategy. The company has supplied fittings directly for projects in Kuwait, Cyprus, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Belgium, and Russia, as well as to Sweden, Australia and the UAE, via a series of distribution partnerships. The recent project in Russia was a particular highlight for the company,
with 120 Quartet Uno fittings selected for a church interior. Quartet incorporates LED technology from Xicato’s Artist range, a favourite of museum curators and retailers as the module gives off natural levels of light and is perfect for use in buildings with high ceilings. Thomas Holgeth, joint managing director of High Technology Lighting, said: ‘We are extremely pleased with our international success over the last six months. The installation of our technology in the church in Russia was a particular high, and the new lighting looks fantastic.’
Stand out from the crowd Award-winning high street retail giant, Primark takes its energy efficiency seriously, so when it’s flagship store in the German city of Cologne was due a facelift, the company brought in LAPD lighting consultants’ to create a sustainable spectacle. LAPD designed a range of custom-built enclosures for the store frontage, each highlighted with LEDs using the Primark corporate colour scheme. And the result – a standout façade that ticks the sustainability box and promotes customer awareness.
Hamburg strikes a chord
PARTNERS IN PARIS
Situated in Paris’ newest retail experience - Beaugranelle - the Eclectic restaurant, designed by Fabienne and Philippe Amzalak and Jean-Louis Costes, features British designed lighting. Chelsom was commissioned by Tom Dixon Design Research Studio to produce numerous acoustic lighting features, and collaborate with his team to make a stunning centrepiece chandelier for the design-led restaurant project. Director, Will Chelsom commented: ‘We are incredibly proud to have been commissioned by Maison & Objet’s Designer of the Year 2014, Tom Dixon, to be part of yet another fantastic high profile commission, such as the Eclectic Restaurant. ‘The team at Tom Dixon Design Research Studio have ingenious capabilities when it comes to creating high concept interior schemes and large scale installations, resulting in a fantastic client portfolio to show for it and we look forward to our continuing partnership with them as fellow lighting specialists.’
Swim safe With the opening of a stylish new lounge bar - The Room - at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg has gained a new hotspot. The modernisation and reorganisation of the venue was planned and by German designer, Frank B Theuerkauf. His aim was to develop a contemporary crowd puller, so for the redesign, the focus has been on creating a stylish, atmospherical room layout, with completely re-worked dimensions. The space creates an instant ‘wow’ factor for visitors and guests alike with the inclusion of a nine-metre-long bar and back wall created using Lucem’s amazing light transmitting concrete. The material includes thousands of individually controlled LED lights, which are synchronised with the venue’s music system.
A Shropshire swimming centre has undergone a recent refurbishment, which has seen the installation of LED lighting for the pool and café area. Whitchurch’s management team brought in local company, Digiland LED Lighting to undertake the project. Peter Davis, principal leisure facilities manager at Shropshire Council, which owns the pool, said: ‘Although the lighting in the pool hall had been upgraded less than four years ago, it had become ineffective, to the detriment of users and staff, due to the increasingly low levels of light. ‘We were obviously keen to
improve the environment of the swimming pool, but also reduce energy bills and improve the efficiency of the lights. ‘These new LED lights have made a big difference and we have had numerous comments from customers about how much brighter the pool is. ‘The lifeguards and swimming teachers are now totally confident that supervision and customer care can be maintained to the high levels the operator of the centre aspires to.’ Digiland replaced the existing halogen lamps with LEDs, which provided a muchimproved light quality and cut
lighting energy use by a third. Steve Churchill, of Digiland LED Lighting, said: ‘The most important factors behind the refit were making the pool brighter, and reducing maintenance costs. We were pleased to meet those targets and also cut the pool’s energy bills too, which is a big benefit of LED lighting.’
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Hypnotic, twinkling gemstones beckon with a call to ‘choose me, choose me’
he lure of glittering gemstones can be hard to resist, so it makes sense to maximise sales potential by making sure they appear to best advantage. According to the experts, the very best light to view gemstones by is daylight, but the vast majority of jewellers need, for obvious reasons, to keep locked display cabinets between customers and the goods, and many traditional jewellery stores are small, and often lacking in natural light. So how do they ensure the display cabinets are providing optimum illumination for their precious cargo? ‘When lighting jewellery displays – and indeed all retail spaces - it is paramount that a high colour rendition light source is use,’ said Harry Triggs of TM Lighting. ‘This ensures that colours, especially rich, vibrant colours such as gold, exhibit exuberant and radiant warmth and that delicate details are accurately portrayed.’ Triggs’ business partner, Andrew Molyneux added: ‘Jewels themselves require a variety of lighting techniques - diamonds for instance benefit from the use of a combination of colour temperatures (the warmth of the light) and an array of point sources to ensure they sparkle. Silver objects, in contrast, are best lit with a single point source to help with modelling the shape, and a cooler colour temperature to bring out the quality of the metal. ‘As jewellery displays are usually made of glass, it is also important that any light fixtures be discreet, and enhance the jewellery rather than distract from it. It is important that the light is focused on the item within the case, instead of lighting the whole display,’ he explained. It goes without saying that specialist lamps are needed for making sure gems are lit to best advantage, and combined with the associated running cost implications, LED seems to fit the bill, but does the light quality emitted make LED an appropriate source? ‘Halogen lamps have always been a popular choice for www.tlmagazine.co.uk • J U LY 2 0 1 4 • 57
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RETAIL jewellery illumination, because of their high CRI rating and attractive peripheral glow,’ explained Display Lighting MD, Paul Breedon. ‘Now that mass-produced LEDs are also available in high CRI solutions, the list of advantages are stacked heavily in favour of LEDs for illuminating jewellery displays.’ So is there an appreciable difference when colour tuned, compared to previous light sources? ‘The 3200K colour temperature of halogen lamps was good for illuminating gold jewellery, but displays incorporating silver and diamonds need a much higher CCT,’ continued Breedon. ‘The vast range of colour temperatures available in LED now means that there is a white, or mixture of whites, to suit all types of jewellery displays.’ So some gems and materials have to be lit differently from others? ‘Warm white LEDs between 2700K and 3500K are the optimum colour temperatures for displaying gold, depending on the carat. Anything higher than this will appear to change the colour of the gold,’ said Breedon. ‘Silver and diamonds can be illuminated with LEDs between 4000K and 6000K, or by using specialist luminaires that incorporate a mixture of different colour white LEDs to give added depth and sparkle to gem stones and metals.’ The new lamp uses just 3.5W, which equates to 80 per cent energy savings over the halogen equivalent. The lamp delivers an 185Lm output, and is available in 3000K, with a beam angle of 30 degrees. ‘Making the leap to LED brings many benefits, but we have to give users the right products to do the job,’ explained Edward Lees, strategic business unit manager at Havells Sylvania. ‘Our customers need a complete portfolio of LED lamps from us so they are not limited to converting only part of the lighting scheme to LED.’ Lees says Sylvania’s aim is to provide an LED alternative for all halogen reflector lamps. With purse strings tightening and profit margins narrowing, LED retrofit projects are a relatively quick and easy way to make significant operating cost savings for a comparatively low investment - all the while ensuring no compromise in light quality. What about specific concerns, such as heat output? ‘Halogen lamps emit high levels of heat, especially when mounted inside showcases, and can be a serious health and safety risk to sales staff,’ advised Breedon. ‘Low power LED
Displays with integral lighting are predominantly self-contained, enclosed showcases, meaning that there is minimal ventilation
luminaires, specifically designed for the application, are readily available from reputable lighting manufacturers with a proven track record in the industry. These products are a perfect solution for illuminating showcases and will not increase ambient temperatures beyond acceptable levels.’ Designers need to take a different approach for showcase and open displays. Breedon said: ‘Displays with integral lighting are predominantly self-contained, enclosed showcases, meaning that there is minimal ventilation. In this instance, luminaires should incorporate relatively low power LEDs. Open displays can be illuminated by products installed in ceilings, on walls, or fixed to the actual display, so can generally be much higher power, and able to deliver a focused beam of light to the display area.’ So then we just have to tailor the ambient lighting to show all products to best advantage. Breedon agreed: ‘The lighting in the interior of a shop should be tailored to suit the corporate image of the client’s brand and products. ‘Natural and daylight white LED luminaires can give a clean and stimulating experience to a contemporary interior, but too stark and cold for a client that requires a more traditional environment, where warm white LED luminaires will create a warm and inviting interior. ‘Even in an interior with warm white LEDs installed, LEDs with higher CCT should still be used to illuminate displays of silver and diamonds.’
OUT OF THE SHADOWS
One of the most exclusive goldsmith and jewellers in the Netherlands, Michgelsen in Soest, has recently undergone a refurbishment to its lighting. Not only does the new scheme show off the workshop’s bespoke jewellery and watches in the best possible light, but it will also save an estimated €2,155 in hard cash, and 4,875kg of CO2 every year. Founded 25 years ago by Joost Michgelsen, the exclusive goldsmith and jewellers has become renowned for its bespoke jewellery commissions, and range of exclusive Parmigiani and Breitling watches. With a viewing gallery for clients and a workshop area for the goldsmiths, silversmiths, gemologists and diamond setters, the owners wanted to improve the lighting within each of the spaces in order to bring out the features of the gems, precious metals and watches. With this in mind, key lamps from Megaman’s LED range were chosen to bring out the warmth and sparkle of the pieces. Joost Michgelsen explains why: ‘At Michgelsen we offer our customers the ultimate in luxurious, bespoke jewellery, and Parmigiani and Breitling watches. ‘Although the existing lighting was fine, it was not exceptional. By replacing the lighting, we were able to draw out the best qualities in the gems and watches to
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The longer they stay, the more they can’t resist buying!’ ensure that a visit to Michgelsen is one that will never be forgotten.’ The four jewellery display cases in the workshop’s main area were the first to be relit. They house rings, necklaces and bracelets and needed to be lit to maximise the sparkle of the jewellery. Twenty Megaman GX53 LED 5W 30° 4000k reflectors were fitted within its Planex fixtures, and thanks to precise light control, there was no residual glare or shadows. The result is stunningly lit pieces that show off the sparkle of the precious metals and gems to maximum effect. As well as the display cases, the viewing area where clients try on their commissions was also relit. It was essential in this space that the jewellery be seen at its best. With this in mind, eight Brilliant Tone lamps at 5500k to produce the ultimate in shine and sparkle, were chosen. New lighting was also added to the watch display cases. Due to the warmer feel required for the timespieces, Megaman’s LED High R9 Professional Series reflectors were chosen. The R9 light sources have a high red colour rendition value of R9, and offer retailers a high quality intensity, colour richness and superb performance. Twelve LED R9 10W G53 AR111 24° 2800k dimmable reflectors were used within the watch display cases to draw out the warmth of the straps, and the wood-inlaid case interiors. As well as showing off the luxurious jewellery and watches in tailor-made lit environments, there has also been an unexpected benefit to the lighting scheme. Thanks to the low heat output of the LEDs, 85 per cent less heat is emitted, so clients find the showroom temperature is more comfortable – and consequently they spend more time there. Michgelsen concludes: ‘The added benefit of the new lighting scheme is that clients spend more time with us than they did previously – the longer they stay, the more they can’t resist buying!’
CON TACT Megaman www.megamanlighting.com Havells Sylvania www.havells-sylvania.com TM Lighting www.tmlighting.com Display Lighting www.display-lighting.com
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Metaphors in light
The changing face of retail facades calls for ever more inventive lighting schemes in Hong Kong’s vibrant Central district
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t the heart of Hong Kong’s business district is Central – a thriving metropolis of luxury hotels and retail outlets, such as The Landmark, one of Hong Kong’s best-known bastions of retail, and home to iconic brands. For stores at The Landmark, the use of extrovert façade designs of glass and light are de rigueur. The luxury brands have adopted ever more spectacular designs to distinguish themselves and their brand from other labels. Designers seek to both capture some vital element of the brand they serve, and represent it physically in light and form. Consequently, the façades for the new stores in Central are becoming metaphors
The use of extrovert façade designs of glass and light are de rigueur for the iconic brands they promote. The most successful are instantly recognisable, even without a logo. Competition amongst brands is fierce, and as Hong Kong is unconstrained by heritage, it has resulted in spectacular designs. Illumination Physics was selected to undertake the supply and installation of a number of these, often with custom luminaire design.
A growing number of the city’s newest retail façades have been constructed from transparent and semi-transparent layers, with the cavities between functioning as light boxes. Illumination Physics has developed a way to illuminate them using compact, yet high-powered, custom LED luminaires, designed specifically to fit into the narrow cavities. Ergonomics and light output are not the only challenges with such designs. Heat build up is a major consideration because of solar gain, lack of ventilation and the heat produced from the LEDs themselves. Convective cooling by air exchange was considered but abandoned due to long term maintenance issues associated with moving air through the façade over many years. The company solved the potential heat issue by utilising its Gulf spec products, which are designed to operate in harsh environments and extreme temperatures of up to 75 degrees Celsius. CFD analysis of the anticipated thermal behaviour within the façades provides an indication of the maximum attained temperature, however given Illumination Physics’ experience in Hong Kong and similar climates, as a precaution, the company added heat sensor systems monitors to protect the lighting system.
The luminaires contain no electronics whatsoever, and the temperature-sensitive drivers are located remotely in an air-conditioned environment inside the store. This is a deliberate policy designed to limit the number of problems that could occur with the equipment once it’s placed behind the façade glass, where access is difficult. During construction of the façade, the lighting system is tested at every stage of assembly before being shipped to site for installation. During the on-site assembly process, the lighting system is activated for a final check. If it is to be controlled via DMX, the control system ideally should have individual control over every separate fixture so that any imbalances can be tuned away. Since white light is often used for indirect illumination, the colour rendering and colour temperature of the LEDs is tightly specified to achieve the desired look. All these elements were considered when the new Tiffany and Co. façade was designed, constructed and illuminated. The store now dominates views of The Landmark from one of the busiest intersections in the heart of Central. CON TACT Illumination Physics www.illuminationphysics.com Tiffany & Co www.tiffany.com The Landmark www.landmark.hk
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As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, decorative lighting specialists Chantelle Lighting have launched a brand new range of lights inspired by historic halls and estates in its home county of Lancashire. The Manor Range, named after historic Lancashire landmarks, features four different shaped cut glass decanters, each available in clear glass or one of four colours; whisky, claret, champagne and ice. All fittings are also available with either halogen or LED bulbs. The four complementary pieces: Gawthorpe, Towneley, Shuttleworth and Wycoller look equally impressive as individual pendants or hung in a mixed cluster. The Gawthorpe piece takes the traditional shape of a red wine carafe and looks like it could be on a drinks table filled with a celebratory bottle of claret. The circular glass light frame is supported by a clear cable and chrome metalwork.
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The Wycoller fitting takes its name from Wycoller Hall, a late sixteenth century manor house which is believed to be the inspiration for Ferndean Manor in Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre. Named after the home of the Towneley family for over 500 years, the angular Towneley fitting could just as easily be a striking centre piece on a drinks table as a unique shaped light. Based on the shape of a whisky decanter, the square Shuttleworth light fitting features a clear cable, chrome metalwork and halogen bulb. Chantelle Lighting Managing Director, Anthony Holly, who has just been named Pendle Business Person of
the Year at the Pendle Business Awards, said: “Lighting trends have changed considerably over the past 25 years, ranging from industrial to crystal, contemporary to wicker. We have worked on an incredible range of projects and are proud to have our work associated with some of the biggest leisure and hospitality brands in the UK. “Our skilled team of artisan craftsmen and women have shown an exceptional talent for interpreting the sketches of the country’s leading
designers over the past 25 years, and we feel this special celebratory Manor range works well in partnership with these bespoke pieces. “Cut glass is timeless and it is a material we have been asked to work with time and time again by clients over the past quarter of a century. I can envisage the Manor range working well in a range of venues, from traditional British pubs to glamorous restaurants. I am really looking forward to seeing how different designers choose to work with these lights.”
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HIGHLIGHT Helpful advice Eaton was exhibiting at Greenbuild EXPO in Manchester during May, to demonstrate a full range of solutions designed to make buildings more energy efficient, sustainable, reliable and safe. Eaton’s Cooper Lighting and Safety business showcased its lighting and control systems alongside a number of other solutions from the range. Visitors to the stand were shown how total energy savings of up to 30 percent could be achieved by selecting efficient devices that can be installed in an efficient manner, and then adopting automation, monitoring and maintenance programmes, for longer term savings. The company presented the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminar on lighting, entitled De-energising the Office, which has been approved by the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). Andy Gallacher, product marketing manager, Eaton’s Cooper Lighting and Safety business, explored the evolution of workplace lighting and pointed out future developments. He also covered recent legislation, including EN12464-1 The Lighting of Workplaces, and discussed its influence on the design of compliant and efficient lighting. Throughout the event, experts from Eaton were on hand to provide visitors with free energy consultancy, advice and guidance on selecting the right solutions for specific applications, with the emphasis on combining energy efficiency with reliability to reduce energy costs.
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Staff at Scarborough Bowls Centre specified Dextra’s luminaires following a lighting upgrade at the neighbouring Melton and District club. A move to LED was the obvious choice for the centre, and DEXLED lay-in 1200 x 600 luminaires were selected for their capability for a bespoke solution, with louvres able to
be manufactured specifically to avoid light fall in line with the players’ eye. The Centre now boasts fully bespoke LED lighting fixtures with all the associated benefits, including a long lamp life, low maintenance, instant on, a robust and reliable design, which is fully dimmable. Fulfilling Sport England’s stringent 500 lux requirement and 0.8 uniformity, an energy report produced by Dextra showed energy savings of more than 50 per cent, highlighting the benefit of the technology. The impressive savings combined with long lamp life/maintenancefree bowling even led to the successful application for lottery funding, which was granted based on the results.
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One of America’s legendary pickup trucks, and the biggest seller in the US, is now blazing the pioneer lighting trail thanks to Osram. The 2015 model Ford F-150 will be the world’s first pickup on the market with a complete LED forward lighting solution. ‘We are proud to be supplying the complete LED module for the world’s first LED headlamps on the Ford F-150 as standard, once more underlining our leading position on the automotive lighting market,’ said Hans-Joachim Schwabe, CEO of the specialty lighting division at Osram. The innovative system comprises dipped beam and high beam, turn indicators, parking light and control module. In terms of performance, life expectancy, and design, it is guaranteed to make the vehicle stand out from its competitors. The LED forward lighting solution meets all the requirements in terms of robustness and durability and is resistant to shocks and vibrations – an important factor for a vehicle, which is also used off-road. The LEDs also compare very favorably with conventional halogen technology in terms of their light output. In close cooperation with the US headlight manufacturer, Flex-N-Gate, Osram has given the front of the vehicle a completely new look. The complete solution is assembled at Osram’s Hillsboro plant in New Hampshire.
Tuned in High Technology Lighting supplies energy efficient solutions for retail and commercial spaces. The company has now launched a range of tuneable white energy saving fittings, specifically designed to replicate gas mantles in the refurbishment of heritage buildings, such as theatres. The Heritage range allows property owners and site managers to replicate the effect of gas burning
mantles using LED lights, meaning they can save on energy costs and reduce carbon emissions. In some applications, existing lanterns will be able to be adapted, also retaining the character of a building. New lanterns can also be supplied to replicate period fittings With DMX and DALI technology as an integral part of the design, lamps can also be controlled to provide users with the ability
to change the lux level to enhance the mood and ambience of a venue. Thomas Holgeth, joint managing director at the company, commented: ‘Our Heritage range is perfect for replacing gas mantles. Properties, such as Victorian theatres, can retain, or re-instate, the look and feel of a bygone era, whilst benefitting from modern lighting technology and save energy at the same time.’
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TOWN PLANNING
Whether it’s open spaces or city centres, they can all be enjoyed after dark
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ith good weather comes the urge to get outside; to stroll through town, arm-in-arm with friends and family is one of life’s pleasures for many, and a great way of winding down at the end of the day. Town and city planners have recognised the need, not just for lighting upgrades that are energy efficient, but also that incorporate fun, exciting and enticing elements for us all to enjoy once the sun goes down. Often, it’s a temporary lightshow – Christmas, local town celebrations or pageants all call for special lighting but more and more often, the design of street and ambient lighting is being reconsidered to make it more appealing to the public. Ark Lighting has recently undertaken a lighting installation of the public space at The Moor, a central area of Sheffield that has been upgraded and re-landscaped by the City Council in partnership with Scottish Widows. Ark was selected to provide a dynamic low energy system for benches and trees within the space. For the benches, Ark has utilised its slimline linear LED system, which links back to a centrally mounted DMX generator to provide the flexibility to choose colours or scenes to match the seasons or local events. The trees are lit using Canon uplighters shining into the canopies. The project called for a low energy solution, so LED was the most cost effective option, as director, Mark Kenyon explained: ‘We chose a tri-
Town and city planners have recognised the need, not just for lighting upgrades that are energy efficient, but also that incorporate fun, exciting and enticing elements’
colour LED chip in a highly populated LED strip, which was encapsulated into our aluminium extrusion, to provide the effect of a curtain of light falling under the bench. ‘These were all linked back to a Mode Lighting Colour Style 512 controller, which gives the client ultimate flexibility to choose between a multitude of pre-programmed colours or scenes, or to program in their own show by DMX. The entire area is now a welcoming space – day or night – for local residents. Staying in the Midlands, Birmingham is home to the largest living wall in Europe, designed to merge nature with architecture, and lit using LEDs. The impressive structure at Snow Hill Station hides a multistory car park and provides a scenic backdrop for the city’s future railroad network, measures 220m x 7m and provides growing space for 604sq metres of plants. To add organic movement and vivid illumination to the new landmark, MBLD, the project’s lighting designers, and CA Sothers’ installation team specified elegant white light LED fixtures supplied by Architainment Lighting. It was established early on that an all-LED system was required in order to offer controllability as well as low energy consumption, while breathing life into the dynamic concept with long-lasting, high-quality fixtures. The primary design objective of the project was to enhance the perforated ripple texture of the panels that run the length of the wall. To highlight the texture, CA Sothers’ team installed iW Graze Powercore and iW Burst Compact Powercore fixtures, placing them in the gully spanning the base of the wall. The comprehensive system, controlled by a Philips Color Kinetics iPlayer 3 DMX lighting controller, creates a shifting, glowing effect on the panels, enveloping the wall in alternating shades of warm and cool white light — a stunning complement to the pervasive greenery. However, intent on illuminating the entire wall, the team didn’t stop there; they also mounted iW Graze fixtures a foot from the back of the wall, highlighting the sweep of flora that faces a public walkway to provide a fuller experience of the living structure. www.tlmagazine.co.uk • J U LY 2 0 1 4 • 71
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Residents of Scotland’s newest town, Chapelton are set to benefit from amenity and street lighting that will not only light their way after dark, but will provide the lighting with seriously reduced running costs by using Harvard Engineering’s LeafNut technology. The idyllic-sounding Chapelton project, which began in October 2013, plans to create a vibrant, self-sufficient community where residents can live, work and play, and which has sustainability at its core. The 2,000-acre site will ultimately offer 8,000 homes across seven neighbourhoods, with properties designed for varying incomes, ages and needs. Schools, shops and business development opportunities will encourage selfsufficiency and reduce car use. One of the welcome aspects of the design is the plan for 40 per cent of the area to be dedicated to green space, including parks, play areas and allotments. Neighbourhoods will be intersected by green corridors, allowing wildlife to flourish and offering walking and cycle routes. Streets and parks will follow the features of the natural landscape, incorporating hills and existing woodlands. The first homes have been designed to achieve carbon savings through use of efficient building materials. Later in the town’s development, facilities such as a combined heat and power plant may be installed. LeafNut is felt to be a good fit with the sustainability targets set out by the town’s developer, Elsick Development Company (EDC). The advanced system is expected to reduce the town’s carbon emissions by 20 per cent, by allowing dynamic control of lighting levels, wirelessly via the Internet. As well as the associated energy cost savings, the town will save on the cost of maintenance, as street light failure reports will be emailed daily with comprehensive data on lamp status, energy usage, and energy spend. Lord Southesk, director of EDC, explained: ‘Our aim is to provide positive assets for a truly sustainable, modern community, and this programme is a simple, yet hugely beneficial way to reduce carbon emissions as well as reduce costs. The LeafNut wireless control solution will provide better controlled lighting to those living and working in Chapelton and be a great benefit to the town. Staying in Scotland, a dazzling artwork has been installed at Helix
park in Falkirk. The Kelpies - a pair of bronze horses heads, created by Glasgow artist, Andy Scott – form part of the Helix project, which is transforming 350 hectares of land into a rejuvenated environment where people can enjoy the leisure facilities and diverse natural habitats. Spectacular lighting features in several of Scott’s pieces, and the two companies that lit his iconic Arria have come together to bring the artist’s vision to life. Lighting consultant, Lightfolio, based in Penicuik, Midlothian, worked with Essex-based ElektoLED, in the role of supplier and commissioning engineer. The two firms have collaborated on a number of successful projects, and for The Kelpies they had to use all their expertise and experience to overcome a variety of technical and creative challenges. Adam Knight, projects director at ElektoLED, was responsible for managing the lighting design and installation. He explained: ‘This has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we’re very grateful for the opportunity to play a part in such an exciting enterprise. It’s proved to be a great example of how professional lighting design can add another dimension to even the most ambitious of projects.’ The stunning visual effects are created by 28 individual 72 x 3W red, green, blue and white LED spotlights, which generate 150,000 lumens. The entire system is managed via wireless DMX technology, which enables precise control without the need for cables. Illuminating The Kelpies requires 6kW of power, so it’s a highly cost-effective and very eco-friendly way to show the piece. The aim of the artwork is to enhance and enrich the visitor experience, and from the reaction of the opening day audience, that goal has certainly been achieved. Reg Gove, design director at Lightfolio enthused: ‘We’ve been overwhelmed by the reaction of people who’ve come to view The Kelpies. Reading their comments on Facebook and just listening to the audience, you can see they’re blown away by the experience.’ CO N TACT Ark Lighting www.arklighting.co Architainment Lighting www.architainment.co.uk Philips Lighting www.philips.co.uk/lighting Harvard Engineering www.harvardeng.com Elektoled www.elektoled.com Lightfolio www.lightfolio.co.uk
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FRANCE’S FIRST LADY
Twenty-first Century technology highlights a thirteenth Century French monument
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The LED technology has another effect too as the light now appears to emanate from the stone itself’
he interior of the world famous Notre-Dame de Paris is the latest in a line of historic buildings to be lit with LEDs. Philips is placing LED technology at the service of 850 years of history, paying tribute to the interior architecture of the Gothic masterpiece. The company has provided more than 400 luminaires, with a total installed capacity of just 30 kW, compared with almost 140 kW from the previous installation – reducing energy consumption by 80 per cent. The LED technology has another effect too as the light now appears to emanate from the stone itself. The small size of the luminaires focuses light on the building, and away from the fittings themselves. Never dazzling, sometimes powerful, always warm - the light emphasises the reverence of the Cathedral, while highlighting the wonderful architecture. It also reveals the details of renowned works of art, such as Mestrale’s Virgin and Child, in a way visitors have never been able to appreciate before. The statue, which was moved to Notre-Dame in 1818, is the most famous of the thirty-seven representations of the Virgin the cathedral contains. Today, profile spots redefine the
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characters, while at the same time shining a gentle light on to the sculpture and the flowers at its base. The north and south rose windows – gifts from King Louis - have also been highlighted with the new scheme. Positioned above the north and south doors, more than 50m from the windows, two 250W spotlights direct their beams onto each window, revealing the delicacy of the glass artworks. This lighting technique gives the impression that the stained glass is radiating light, without altering the exterior appearance of the Cathedral, since the light is only visible on the inside. ‘The Cathedral has two roles - a religious one and a cultural one, with religious ceremonies, almost 14 million visitors in 2013, and concerts,’ explained Armand Zadikian from Illumni, the project’s lighting designer. ‘The new lighting was therefore designed to allow different atmospheres to be created, depending on these activities.’ Zadikian was able to retain areas of half-light, to play on the contrasts and to create effects of white tones. In order to integrate the lighting perfectly with the building, and make the LED luminaires virtually invisible to visitors, he worked in close collaboration with Architectes des Bâtiments de France, the official French architects’ body.
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Specifically designed by Benoit Ferré, the resident bishop’s architect (European Architecture Company, EUROGIP), the major innovation of this project is the creation of a spinal column, horizontal, flexible and easily accessible. This technical column extends three hundred metres, the length of the triforium. The 400 luminaires are operated by means of a computerised system, with
a touchscreen to simplify control. The system already has several different lighting programs installed, but NotreDame’s management can add more if required. Almost all of the luminaires are dimmable, making it possible to modify the lighting according to the event taking place, the time of day, or the season. Zadikian was asked why LED lighting was chosen; he replied: ‘The characteristics of LED lighting have several advantages, including lower energy consumption, a luminous efficacy far greater than that provided by conventional sources and instant ignition. ‘A longer lifespan of the installation - around 13 years for 10 hours of lighting a day plus a reduction in maintenance costs.’ As LED luminaires require little maintenance, the number of maintenance-related operations, such as scaffolding and moving furniture, will also be reduced. ‘Philips is very proud to have placed its know-how and technology at the service of this splendid project,’ commented Benjamin Azoulay, general manager of Philips Lighting, France. ‘For us, the challenge was to devise effective lighting while respecting the authenticity of this monument, which attracts several million visitors every year. ‘The lighting really had to enhance the beauty of the site without at any time overwhelming it.’ And it does, it really, really does.
CON TACT Armand Zadikian, Illumni www.illumni.co Philips Lighting www.philips.com/lighting
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I absolutely love the old school ADIDAS range. Their range of trainers, apparel and athletics gear is both timeless and classic. I own various bits and pieces from the range, including some 1980’s running shorts. They will never go out of fashion... The lighting of famous landmarks! When all lit up on the Southbank, the London Eye looks spectacular, and Tower Bridge during the Olympics also looked fantastic. It is seeing these fantastic lighting installations that make me proud to be part of the British lighting community.
After the huge changes LED has brought to the industry, what do you think will be the next big advance? I think it has to be OLED. The possibilities that this new technology can provide are hugely exciting and will have a great impact on everyday life.
Do you see a time when all l ighting is sustainable? If so, how can we achieve it? I think we have to look at making all lighting sustainable - how long that will take though, remains to be seen. We have seen big strides being made in the UK and certain parts of Europe over the past couple of years, and we are hoping to see this continue. At Harvard, we
Harvard tends to focus on the commercial lighting market, rather than domestic, so this is not something I hugely follow, but I think there are advancements to be made with smarter lighting. We all know the conventional ‘bulb’ as we know it has gone, and people are becoming more conscious of higher energy costs and the state of the planet. What will replace this light source though remains to be seen.
Why do you think lighting is bucking the general trend and showing such strong growth? The benefits of new light sources and lighting controls are obvious. They save energy, have a longer lifespan than all previous light sources on the market, provide a better quality of life, lower carbon emissions, provide cost savings on energy bills, and more. People are seeing the benefits and investing in their lighting, hence the industry is bucking the trend.
Chandelier or candle? Definitely candle - natural light at its best. I love candles and have some great ones in my apartment – the new Yankee Candle ones especially. They create a great mood and ambience.
Is there one declining light source that you’ll miss above all others? If so, which is it, and why? I don’t think there is one specific light source in particular that I will miss. The new lighting technologies, such as LED, are fantastic and provide a huge range of benefits, and I feel it is a really exciting time for the industry in terms of new developments. I am excited to see how LED technology continues to develop and what new light sources may come on to the market in the coming years. CON TACT Harvard Engineering www.harvardeng.com
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As simple as it sounds
Introducing the new Director® DR8 MK2 LED, the next generation of remote controlled luminaire from RCL. Individually adjustable in pan, tilt and dim level using a simple handheld controller, the Director® DR8 MK2 is ideal for double height spaces due to its
high output and precision floor level adjustability. Bold styling and high versatility set this spotlight apart, while its compact design allows for seamless integration into troughs just 200mm wide. Available in a choice of beamwidths including a very narrow 8° with a peak intensity of 51,000cd and a colour rendering of CRI 92 as standard.
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• Kemps are the UK’s largest manufacturer of high quality Cold Cathode lighting • Temperatures range from 1800k to 8000k, plus various colours • Dimmable by Mains, 0-10v, DMX and Dali • Lamplife over 50,000hrs • Energy Efficient • UK and Global projects TEL: 0113 271 5777 EMAIL: sales@kempslighting.com WEB: www.kempsarchitecturallighting.com ADDRESS: Unit 2, Matrix Court, Middleton Grove, Leeds LS11 5WB
RCL specialise in the design and manufacture of high-quality remote controlled luminaires. Its patented technology allows spotlights mounted on high ceilings to be individually aimed and dimmed from floor level using a simple hand-held controller.
Specialists in coloured lighting effects. All aspects of lighting for health and safety. Waterproof light fittings, led fittings.
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Inspired Lighting was founded in 2006 with industry experience of over 30 years. We are based in the North West of the UK in Heywood Manchester with excellent links to motorway networks. As we have a vast amount of stock available in the UK, we are able to offer an unrivalled service to the high street and end user. Our products range from the simplest of GLS lamp bulbs right up to the showpiece light fitting for any setting.
Iberian lighting Ltd. The UK’s leading bespoke lampshade manufacturer/supplier for commercial or domestic projects. Our complete in-house manufacturing allows us to take your bespoke lampshade & lighting ideas from concept to carefully designed reality.
The leading UK manufacturers of brass lampholders and lighting components offering quality products for the Lighting Industry. Full catalogue available on request or on our web-site. We also offer a bespoke service for customers own component designs. A long established family business with a professional approach. Full ISO 9001:2008 and LIA Code of Practice Quality approvals.
TEL: +44 208 404 2400 EMAIL: sales@rclighting.com WEB: www.rclighting.com TWITTER: @RCL_ltd ADDRESS: 42 Riverside Road, London SW17 0BA
TEL: 01704 841073 EMAIL: sales@covershield.co.uk FAX: 01704841362 WEB: www.covershield.co.uk ADDRESS: 10 Heaton Bridge, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 8JG
TEL: 0844 844 7600 WEB: www.inspired-lighting.co.uk ADDRESS: Sefton Street, Heywood, OL10 2JF
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With over 35 years’ experience, Mackwell has grown to become the leading technology supplier to the global lighting industry. Our experience has helped us develop ties with many major international companies and having a wealth of experience in lighting markets across the World enables us to work closely with our clients to create innovative solutions. TEL: +44 (0)1922 458 255 WEB: www.mackwell.com ADDRESS: Vigo Place, Aldridge Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 8UG, UK
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.
Lamps, Downlighters, Panels, Tubes, Floodlights and many more! All with either a 3 year or 5 year warranty. Environmentally friendly and up to 80% energy efficiency savings. High quality certified products and competitively priced.
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
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We have a comprehensive range of industrial, commercial, amenity, retail and exterior lighting. We supply through all the major wholesalers, and we provide a complimentary lighting design service too. If you need experienced advice, we have 20 lighting sales engineers covering the whole of the UK and Ireland. Our LED product range is expanding all the time – for details please get in touch or ask one of our engineers to call.
Liteplan are Specialists in the design and manufacture of a wide range of emergency lighting conversion kits including a comprehensive variety of LED kits and devices.
Ark Lighting Ltd have manufacturing and warehousing facilities in the heart of Yorkshire, we develop cutting edge LED products and systems to ensure that we remain at the forefront of lighting technology. We work with leading component firms from around the globe to offer some of the most efficient, innovative and attractive lighting solutions in the market today. TEL: 01226 320737 EMAIL sales@arklighting.co WEB: www.arklighting.co ADDRESS: McGann House, Chesham Rd, Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 2NT
TEL: +44 (0)121 457 6340 EMAIL: sales@nvcuk.com WEB: www.nvcuk.com ADDRESS: NVC Park 201, Hollymoor Way, Rubery, Birmingham B31 5HE, UK
TEL: +44 (0) 1708 372 223 EMAIL: oem@liteplan.com WEB: www.liteplan.com ADDRESS: Liteplan Ltd, Apex House, Bryant Avenue Romford, Essex RM3 0AP
TEL: 0121 622 2385 EMAIL: sales@s-lilley.co.uk WEB: www.s-lilley.co.uk/ ADDRESS: 80 Alcester Street, Birmingham B12 0QE
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To advertise here contact Damien Ward T.0203 617 4683 E.damien.ward@astongreenlake.com LED LIGHTING
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Designers and manufacturers of modern energy-efficient lighting. We supply the latest fluorescent and led lighting systems for public and private sector organisations. These Glass diffusion filters available can significantly reduce energy costs and contribute to in custom shapes and sizes carbon reduction targets.
Arditi UK offers a wide range of electric and electronic components and accessories for lighting; Lampholders, Switches, Plugs, Dimmers, Cord Sets, LED Modules, Glassand dichroic colour correction Power Supplies Transformers. Catalogues available onfilters request or download from our website. shapes and sizes available in custom
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We develop lighting products for all sectors and specialise in LED. Our sustainable and maintainable design does not compromise on innovation whilst maintaining the “wow factor”. I am level 4 qualified under the ILP competency framework. I have 22 years of experience and a team with 40 years between them. The ONLY accredited and approved SECURED BY DESIGN lighting consultancy in the UK.
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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. Marc LED Ltd specializes in supplying LED based lighting solutions. With our partners experienced in scientific researching, developing, and production of LED products, we offer LED lights for home, office, commercial and street lighting. We pay special care to the quality of our products and we are constantly looking for better solutions for our customers. TEL: 07871262256 leefilters.dec.indd 1 EMAIL: info@marcled.com 5020 LF_Arch_Ad_CC_178x127.indd 1 WEB: www.marcled.co.uk ADDRESS: Marc LED Ltd, Dorking Road, Epsom, KT18 7NH
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Inlico are established distributors of lighting components shapes and sizes 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: info@inlico.com WEB: www.inlico.com ADDRESS: 26-36 Frankfort Street, Newtown, Birmingham, B19 2YH
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LEE Filters, Building on our experience in film and television lighting, LEE Filters have introduced a range of lighting filter products specifically designed for use in the entertainment, sales@leefi lters.com leisure and architectural industries.
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TEL: 01264 366245 WEB: www.leefilters.com ADDRESS: Central Way, Walworth Industrial Estate 11:00 22/11/2011 Andover, Hampshire, SP10 5AN 17/05/2011 14:16
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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
The leading UK manufacturers of brass lampholders and lighting components offering quality products for the Lighting Industry. Full catalogue available on request or on our website. We also offer a bespoke service for customers own component designs. A long established family business with a professional approach. Full ISO 9001:2008 and LIA Code of Practice Quality approvals.
Period Cast Iron Lamp Posts We’ve Created the UK’s largest stockholding of Lamp Posts & lanterns. For “lighting retailers” we provide free standing display units. For “Designers & Specifiers” we offer a unique design & development service. For “Architects & Councils” we offer a full commercial support, from supply to installation.
TEL: 0121 622 2385 EMAIL: sales@s-lilley.co.uk WEB: www.s-lilley.co.uk ADDRESS: 80 Alcester Street, Birmingham B12 0QE
TEL: 0800 6888372 EMAIL: sales@blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk WEB: www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk ADDRESS: Whitehall, Aston, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4JH
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The Selux Group is a leading provider of sustainable lighting solutions for interior and exterior applications. Our high standards in energy efficiency, ergonomics and product design drive our fascination for enhancing quality of life using sophisticated lighting concepts. TEL: 0044 (0) 1926 833455 EMAIL: enquire@selux.co.uk WEB: www.selux.co.uk ADDRESS: Selux UK Ltd, No 10 Spartan Close, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV34 6RR
As an established UK manufacturer with over 30 years of lighting experience, we understand that design, quality and service must underpin all that we do. This philosophy ensures that we lead the way in creative, practical and cost effective lighting solutions for the commercial, retail and leisure sectors. A five-year guarantee and comprehensive product stock assures product performance and delivery within tight project timeframes. TEL: +44 (0)1332 818 200 EMAIL: sales@illuma.co.uk WEB: www.illuma.co.uk ADDRESS: Sills Road, Willow Farm Business Park, Castle Donington, Derbyshire DE74 2US
Recolight operates the UK’s most comprehensive free lamp recycling network, taking away the burden of compliance from the lighting industry. We are funded by our members as a not-for-profit organisation, enabling us to offer a FREE service. Since 2007, Recolight members have recycled over 30,000 tonnes of lamps and luminaires; this is more than all other UK WEEE schemes put together. TEL: 0845 601 7749 EMAIL: info@recolight.co.uk WEB: www.recolight.co.uk ADDRESS: Recolight Limited, Suite 265 Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon CR0 0XZ
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