LIGHTING
Flexibility is key in offices where rooms are multi-purpose — especially in co-working spaces, where workers from multiple businesses share the same facilities. Scene- setting technology allows users to manipulate the lighting in an area to better suit their needs — like, for instance, dimming light in break rooms or turning it up in conference rooms to boost alertness. Plus, lighting control solutions imitate natural daylight by balancing the artificial light in workers’ daily environments to improve sleep quality, energy and productivity.
And not only do businesses stand to gain from enhanced productivity and results from workers by using this technology, but facilities managers can also enjoy the cost and energy-saving benefits of automated lighting controls. For example, daylight linking uses sensors to detect the level and quality of light and adjusts luminaires accordingly. Motion sensors also ensure no energy is wasted, creating a more human- friendly lighting design and improving energy efficiency at the same time.
“Implementing lighting controls in buildings is an easy way of providing the adaptability and control essential for modern work environments.”
Improving energy efficiency is crucial for businesses as we move into 2022. Governments are introducing more regulations to reduce global carbon emissions, and the recent UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) has highlighted just how much work there is to do in numerous areas and sectors. Lighting in offices is no exception. From replacing outdated fluorescent bulbs with tunable, energy-efficient light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to making
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the most of natural light, lighting controls are an essential tool for climate action.
Improper lighting is an occupational health hazard waiting to happen. Plus, without suitable controls in place, a lighting system will be inefficient and could end up costing businesses thousands every year; lights left on in an empty building are a sign of wasted money, energy and unnecessary carbon emissions.
So, using the latest technology to design ‘human-centric’ lighting will play a crucial role in future of healthcare and educational buildings and offices, enabling staff and businesses to adapt to the new ways of working — sustainably and cost-effectively.
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