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Anyone who visited the 2011 LED Lighting Summit in Berlin will know that there’s a revolution going on in lighting right now. Not since electricity took over from gas 100 years ago have we seen such
a technological shift. As moves to phase out energy-guzzling incandescent bulbs start to come into effect, we’re being forced to reconsider our lighting options and thankfully there are plenty of ground-breaking developments ready and waiting in the wings to fill the gap. Such solutions present the opportunity to
create stunning spaces, while also slashing a client’s carbon footprint – win, win. But, no longer just a fundamental necessity, lighting should also be considered in terms of its potential for human
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interaction, health, well-being and even communication. Most of us are familiar with remote controls that used infra-red LEDs to transmit data to devices such as TVs, but visual light communication (VLC) actually uses the lighting infrastructure to transmit very high speed data and it will soon be possible to install smart lighting that will also provide all of the communications and control functions required within a building. It seems almost certain that LEDs, OLEDs and even VLCs will become the dominant light source in the marketplace over the next few years, so now is the time to get familiar with the technology. To find out more about the latest innovations, make sure you make it to LuxLive’s Ecolight conference in November (see pg5).
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER NEWS 4
A news update from the interior design industry, including an exhibition diary and award-winning project reports
INDUSTRY NEWS 6 A look at the latest industry developments
BIID: SKILLS UPDATE 9
Head of the BIID’s CPD Committee Dan Hopwood talks about the importance of ongoing learning and outlines what it can offer in terms of career development
PROJECT GALLERY 10
A stunning and inspirational guide to the most eye- catching interior projects taking place across the UK and beyond
RENOVATION RULES THE ROOST 26
We investigate the forces driving a move towards
renovation that’s giving designers the opportunity to reinvent existing spaces
KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS 28 The latest solutions to grace the marketplace
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41 PRODUCT INNOVATIONS An in-depth product guide
47 LAST WORD
Award winning designer Hanna Francis Laikola on overcoming creative block and staying inspired in a commercially driven metropolis
32 BEDROOMS Trend setting bed-linen and chic storage solutions
34 BUYERS GALLERY
A collage of the best new fabrics, floorings, furnishings and accessories
Meanwhile, in this issue we hear from BIID about the importance of regularly updating your skills base to make sure you’re the edgiest designer you can be (pg9), we take a look at the increasing influence fashions on the catwalk are having on bed linen trends (pg32) and we also hear from award winning young designer Hanna Francis. As she launches her new product range, Hanna reveals how she stays inspired in an increasingly money driven world. Read Hanna’s top tips on pg47.
Rebecca Gibson, Editor
31 HEATING SOLUTIONS From country ranges to modern flueless fires
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