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as it requires the luminaire body for thermal management. Absolute photometry is used where the lumens output of the luminaire is measured, removing the requirement for the Light Output Ratio. With increased lifetime and guarantees, the market is now
seeing the introduction of on-site warranties as manufacturers put their name to their long-lasting products. Luminaires are typically now being quoted to clients based on their lumen output rather than their wattage, which is a big change for the end user who for years has purchased that 40, 60 or 100 Watt bulb.
Changing the parameters
A further change driven by LED innovation is that lifetime is no longer the period up to to when the lamp fails – average life is now based on when half of the LED chips reach 70 per cent of their initial lumen output (L70). The product development time is more akin to computer technology with months between iterations of products rather than years. Even some guides and standards are now being revised or
questioned with LED, including LG7 maximum glare above 65 degrees having been doubled from 1500 to 3000 cd. In addition future iterations of Building Regulations and enhanced capital allowance criteria means that only LED products will comply. CIE’s colour rendering index system provides a single number (known as ra) to reflect a light source’s ability to render
New from Luceco: LuxBay
Luminaire Lumens per watt, and variants include 100, 150 and 200 watts. Environmentally friendly, the LuxBay offers a cost effective alternative to traditional luminaires. Mounting positions include surface, trunking or suspended and attachments include flat wired guards and poly carbonate clear diffusers.
01952 238100
www.luceco.co.uk enq.204 Wall to wall inspiration with MATCH panels
Rarely can we say that a new product, changes the face of interior design for professionals in the commercial world. However with MATCH, that statement is entirely true. This new designer panel range from Vicaima removes the limitations experienced with more commonly used decorative finishes and allows limitless design possibilities with multiple applications ranging from wall panels to furniture. MATCH is a revolutionary decorative panel that uses innovative H2P technology and advanced production processes to create tailor-made graphic or pictorial solutions directly onto veneered and other base layers. In this way a collection of décor elements can be brought together to create synergy to a theme or chosen style. The combination between the composition of the product and the advanced manufacturing technology used with the surface materials, allows Vicaima to achieve unparalleled results. These new MATCH panels have been designed to provide a flexible answer to a broad scope of commercial project requirements. For specifiers needing a little steer to spark their imagination and who may not wish to create a totally bespoke design, MATCH also provides a wealth of stimulus with some truly creative collections.
01793 532333
www.vicaimamatch.com www.architectsdatafile.co.uk enq.206
New from Luceco is the LuxBay, a high level LED luminaire. Suitable for mounting between 4 – 6 metres, the LuxBay is designed as an alternative to traditional HID and T5 lamp, high level luminaires. Applications include DIY and retail, industrial environments, sports halls and warehouses. The LuxBay boasts 105
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colour. However, this has recently been brought in question when used with LED. A second method known as TM-30 that provides two numbers for a light source is being reviewed as it is more suitable for use with LED. LED has certainly changed the lighting industry forever, but
the jury is out on whether the technology will succeed in reduc- ing power consumption or whether the energy savings will be cancelled out by all the new areas using LED for decorative lighting that would have had lighting installed previously. Partly to address this, increased integration of smart technology controls will further drive future innovation in the sector.
Simon Shenton MSLL is product manager at Luceco Lighting enq.203 Vibrant casings installed at Kirkgate Market
Contour has recently undertaken the design, manufacture and installation of a series of vibrant aluminium column casings, at the historic Kirkgate Market in Leeds. The installation formed part of a £13.7m refurbishment of the market. A key element of the Market’s transformation was the use of brightly coloured walls and fixtures in the ‘1976
Hall’, including 4.5m high column casings encircling floor to roof I beams. Contour were commissioned to developed a bespoke system of attaching the casings to the I beams which did not entail drilling or affecting their structural integrity. A full case study is available on the website.
01952 290 498
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