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Sustainable Lighting Solutions

LKHPD Marketing — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:24:10 +0000

Sustainable lighting solution is a broad subject. While reducing energy consumption may be the most straightforward way to understand how sustainability and lighting may go hand in hand, there are several other factors to be considered when selecting a product or brand to work with. Eco-friendly logistical practices, ethical sourcing, and responsible product planning for a circular economy are also major considerations to factor in when selecting a sustainable lighting partner. If you are planning a space, check the tips below to ensure your lighting scheme is conscious of sustainable lighting practices.

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Use lamps made from sustainable materials

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Use high quality LEDs - 75% less energy and lasts 25x longer

LED solutions should need no introduction at this point, but as a general refresher, LED technology uses 75% less energy and lasts 25x longer than traditional incandescent lighting.(1)

As the world becomes increasingly aware of the ecological impacts of excessive energy usage, more and more people are looking to sustainable lighting solutions. LEDs can be a great choice for sustainable lighting because they are energy efficient and long-lasting.

The average lifespan of an LED is 50,000 hours, which means it will last for at least ten years with 12 hours of daily use. LED bulbs also emit less heat than traditional light bulbs, allowing them to be used in warmer climates without the need for air-conditioning or fans.

LEDs also emit light in a specific direction rather than all directions like traditional light bulbs. This allows the user to control where the light goes and eliminates wasted energy from scattered light rays.

In addition, light should only be used where it is needed, and any additional spillage beyond this is wasteful energy consumption. Utilising quality LEDs with high beam precision ensures light is aimed efficiently at targetted surfaces and reduces wasted light. Aiming light properly, especially in outdoors applications, is also important in reducing the amount of light pollution in our atmosphere.

Connected Lighting - A great way to save energy, extend the life of your light fittings, and provide security.

With a focus on quality of light, enhanced efficiency and data-driven insights, connected lighting brings LED lighting and information technology together to take lighting application to new level.

Lighting with motion detection: when there’s no human presence, the fittings can be turned off or at least dim automatically. This saves a substantial amount of energy by preventing energy wastage.
Only as much light as necessary: using sensors that detect the presence of sunlight and automatically adjust their brightness according to the present values.
Eliminates light pollution unnecessary
Conservation of biodiversity
Environmentally friendly (reduce CO2 emissions)

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Use lamps made from sustainable materials

3D printed lighting is a sustainable alternative to traditional die-casting for lighting.

The process of 3D printing is a lot more efficient than die-casting. It requires less energy and materials, which means that the process of 3D printing will have a lower carbon footprint. In addition, the lightweight polycarbonate material further reduces the energy consumed for transportation. Altogether, this product range can reduce Co2 footprint up to 75%. (2)

3D printed lighting is also more versatile than traditional die-casting because it can be customized to suit any shape or size and it can be used for any type of project.

Astro Lighting’s circular product development cycle © Astro Lighting, www.astrolighting.com

Purchase from brands that commit to a sustainability plan

Selecting vendors that have clearly defined sustainability goals and a commitment to manufacture responsibly is an easy way to do your part in supporting transparency in the lighting industry.

Keep an eye out for brands that transparently outline their product development plan, follow international guidelines for responsible manufacturing, and employ green logistical practices in their supply chain model

Sources:

(1) https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/led-lighting/

(2) https://www.signify.com/en-us/innovation/3d-printing

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Reusing, repurposing and upgrading lighting

LKHPD Marketing — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 01:00:37 +0000

How easy is it to identify and act upon sustainability principles, and how does that equate to lighting? Using a circular economy model means that current resources are used (and reused) more effectively by being creative with how they are used rather than simply discarding them.

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How does the issue of lighting fit into this circular economy picture?

The lighting industry has always been subject to a make and dispose of type of linear economy, particularly with low-life fluorescent and halogen luminaires. However, LED lighting (with a much longer shelf life) has played a huge role in changing the way in how we think of (and use) lighting and is much more energy-efficient. Over the last decade, the lighting transformation to LEDs has already happened, mostly in commercial buildings where lighting accounts for the highest share in electricity consumption. In most cases, this transformation was handled by simply disposing of the old luminaires and replacing them with new ones, while in some instances, a circular economy angle was minded. In such cases, the existing luminaire housings were kept, and old light sources were replaced with LEDs with a much longer lifespan and higher energy efficiency, significantly reducing the waste.

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Ole Sereni Hotel, Kenya

Key values in a circular lighting economy are:

Reusability – A cycle of luminaire materials that can be reused or recycled
Adaptability – A system that enables the lighting to be flexible should any changes to layout or use be necessary
Flexibility – systems can be built to allow for such things as different outputs or changing controls
Longevity – Forward-looking design that ensures the system will last.

Turning your existing lighting system into a long-term asset

Nowadays, lighting can be much smarter, responsive to the surrounding conditions (presence of people, daylight), and more flexible to support changing functions, layouts, and individual choices for better lighting. Smart lighting controls add to the well-being of people and enable further energy savings. With an

added Bluetooth wireless connectivity layer, luminaires can be “future-proofed” and enjoy a longer economic lifetime. Thanks to regular upgrades, luminaires remain a state-of-the-art infrastructure and respond to the evolving needs of customers.

Apart from refurbishing existing light fittings to add new life and functionality, parts-harvesting is another loop in the circular economy for lighting. This means recovering valuable parts in products to reuse them later. For example, Casambi Bluetooth units, used as add-on elements to your existing lighting, can become building assets, to be used later even when the interior design is completely changed, with new light fittings and a new layout.

The Circular Economy should a part of all aspects of our lives, the lighting industry included. A circular lighting mindset is a much more sustainable way to move forward for businesses and corporations in order to squeeze every tiny bit of functionality from their lighting system.

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Leica Store & Gallery, Germany

Written by: Duygu Cakir

Source: https://casambi.com/blog/reusing-repurposing-and-upgrading-lighting/

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3D Printed Lighting | Signify Tailored 3D Printed Luminaires

LKHPD Marketing — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 08:15:29 +0000

Signify is transforming the lighting industry with revolutionary 3D printing technology. These customizable solutions allow you to create tailored luminaires at a fraction of the cost of traditional bespoke lighting, while also contributing to a more sustainable future.

Three reasons to choose 3D printed lighting

Tailored design for everyone

Perfect fit

With 3D-printed lighting, you can personalize, customize and tweak your luminaire to uniquely fit your needs by selecting the shape, pattern, color and size, lumen output, driver and optics. To help you with the design process, Signify has done some of the legwork for you. Choose from a large range of color combinations, transparency options and textures for nearly endless possibilities.

Sustainable and circular

Fixtures inherently designed for low environmental impact

Signify tick many sustainability boxes with our innovative lighting products. The materials Signify uses for printing your designs are made of 100% recyclable polycarbonate. They maintain focus on a fully green product lifecycle – from design to production to re-use and recycle. A typical finished luminaire (excluding electronics and optics) has a 47% lower carbon footprint than a similar conventionally manufactured metal luminaire. It is 35% lighter, resulting in carbon savings when shipping. At the end of life, the luminaire’s polycarbonate material can be shredded and re-used.

Fast Delivery & Easy Installation

Custom options delivered fast

Once you’ve designed your perfect luminaires, you don’t have to wait long for delivery. Transport time quick – Signify can supply a wide range of customization options without long lead times. Our revolutionary new manufacturing technology allows us to deliver unprecedented speed, flexiblity and economy. And installation is easy because the luminaires have been made to fit your exact specifications.

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Tailored 3D printed lighting solutions can make any application stand out

Hospitality Application

No more searching through endless catalogs. Create the exact ambiance you’re looking for, tailored for your space and your brand.

Restaurant

Searching through catalogs for just the right luminaire can be time consuming. With our 3D printed lighting, the endless search is a thing of the past.

We provide a unique and sustainable concept that matches your style and brand. You choose the material and texture to create a consistent, customized line of lighting. Functional and decorative. 3D printed luminaires provide the flexibility to update your interior quickly and simply. You can have them on your doorstep in just four weeks.

Hotel

3D printed lighting help ensure your next renovation is quick and easy. With a 100% guaranteed fit, our 3D printed lighting save you frustration, as well as money, from the start.

Easily match your brand with decorative pendants that will wow your guests. Stay on trend with a smart design that can quickly reprinted and replaced. And because we reuse the materials of the old luminaire, there’s no waste!

Retail Application

Keep your store interesting and on trend by updating your lighting on a regular basis. It’s quick and easy! Plus, we recycle your old luminaire and print another, so it’s a sustainable choice as well. Stay ahead of your competition while meeting your sustainability goals.

Department store

Creating just the right lighting concept in your department store can be a difficult and time-consuming process. With our 3D printed lighting, you now have a sustainable solution that simplifies lighting design without a huge investment. We provide an easy, one-stop-shop to help you design lighting that matches your style and brand. Plus, the flexibility to choose colors, shapes, sizes and more gives you even more branding opportunities.

Fashion

Trends change quickly, and you want to stay relevant in the fast-paced world of fashion. Our 3D printed luminaires are a sustainable choice that allow you to create a unique concept for every brand in a flash. You can offer your customers a fresh in-store experience by creating your unique designs. You can choose functional projectors, downlights or decorative pendants in countless shapes, materials and textures so you’re always on the cutting edge.

The smart design allows you to change out your lighting regularly if you wish. We recycle them to print new ones, which means we not only help you improve the customer experience but support your sustainability goals as well.

Office Application

Workspace

Functional lighting is often limited to standard downlights or panels. Our unique technology combines beautiful design with innovative functionality. Help your employees feel at home at work with a comfortable office environment.

Our 3D printed sustainable lighting put an end to time-consuming catalog searches. Simply use our online configurator to select materials and textures for a completely customized line of lighting. Our 100% guaranteed fit takes the hassle out of your next lighting renovation.

Meetingspace

Creating the right lighting atmosphere in your meeting and hospitality areas can be a time-consuming process. It often means endless searching through catalogs and discussions with suppliers.

Our 3D printed lighting will help ease the process of lighting design. With a simple one-stop-shop concept, it’s easy to select a design that matches your style as well as your brand. You choose the materials, textures and shape, and we’ll take care of the rest.

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