themselves: “Lighting control will not only enhance the architectural design but will also beautify the colour, textures and materials.” Lebrun also explains that only with lighting can the same space be transformed to match its functionality: “In essence, lighting control will not only enhance the space but will also contribute to increased revenue and overall saleability of the hotel facilities.” According to Mark Tallent, Lighting
Control Specialist at Crestron, mood lighting and scene setting have become key factors in interior design. “Lighting controls are a simple and quick way to set the right tone. An effective control system uses design presets so at the touch-of-a-button lights are dimmed, colours altered and the space is changed to suit the activity taking place.” He adds: “The possibilities now open to lighting designers, have taken light and turned it into a feature, not simply a functional necessity. With the right lighting design and controls in place, architectural features can be highlighted and really showcase a building’s strong points.” In the guestroom, a successful lighting
control system enhances the guest’s stay and can even increase the chance of repeat business. Explains Bensley: “Guests want rooms that reflect their individual needs and control systems provide the ability to personalise spaces, allowing guests to adjust the environment to suit their mood or activities, creating a unique experience at the touch of a button.” However, it is imperative that lighting
control solutions are intuitive and easy to use. The Philips Control System features customisable control panels along with the
crucial ‘all-off ’ button, while Crestron’s turnkey solutions allow the integration and full control of lighting, in addition to elements such as HVAC and drapery. Tallent explains: “It is important to allow the guest to have a dedicated in-room control interface which is easy to use and simple to understand. Guests may only be there for one night so the simple control of lights, temperature, TV channel selection and ordering room service should be intuitive rather than a multitude of different interfaces.” ERCO’s intelligent Light System DALI
(Digital Addressable Lighting Interface), enables the right light scene for a given situation to be recalled at any time. Head of PR Martin Krautter says: “Choosing different lighting scenes for different situations with one touch of a button can be easier than searching for light switches everywhere in the room. Smooth operation and well-setup lighting scenes add to luxury and comfort, but ease of operation is paramount.” There are clear economic benefits of a
lighting control system for the operator too, explains Bensley: “Lighting is a large contributor to a hotel’s electricity costs and control systems can significantly reduce this, by ensuring lights are only used when needed, at a level that minimises energy consumption... For example in corridors, occupancy control is really important, and movement detectors, which switch lights off when no one is around, are a great way to save up to 30% in energy use without compromising the comfort of guests during their stay.”
Zumtobel, makers of the ZBOX lighting
management system for guestrooms, features three pre-programmed scenes in which none of the luminaires exceed a 70% limit. Christian Pfeiler, Product Management Systems at Zumtobel explains: “With dimming alone, energy consumption can be cut by 25% compared with a non-dimmable lighting solution. Building wide lighting management can lead to energy savings up to 70%.” Crestron has reported an increased interest
in energy saving solutions from its clients too: “The technology is now there to realise both energy and financial savings across the life of a property,” explains Tallent. “For example, sensors can be added to harvest daylight and reduce the amount of artificial light required. This is an automatic feature to reduce energy emissions and save on energy spend. These features are popular with clients and we are using them more and more for lighting projects as clients are realising the selling point of energy efficiency in lighting.” Finally, Lutron announced that it is
partnering with Orion by VingCard-Elsafe Energy Mangement System to provide lighting and shade control integrated with intelligent temperature control through advance occupancy-sensing technology. “With this comprehensive solution hotels can expect to experience a 30-40% reduction in energy expenditures through the combined savings produced by light and temperature controls in unoccupied rooms,” concludes Lebrun.
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