FEATURE
SMART BUILDING IN ACTION
TRILUX has delivered a connected lighting solution for the new Simac headquarters in Veldhoven, supporting the company’s ambition to create a smart, flexible and future-ready workplace. Developed in collaboration with installer Kuijpers, the project transforms the former TechniekHuys into a modern office environment where lighting, data and building systems work together as part of a fully integrated smart ecosystem.
A showcase for smart
building technology Rather than constructing a new building, Simac opted to redevelop the existing TechniekHuys, creating a sustainable workplace that reflects its own technological expertise. The headquarters now acts as a live demonstration environment, incorporating a fully wireless smart building management system.
“Our new headquarters is a showcase. For our customers, but also for ourselves,” says Bas van Tilborg, executive board member of Simac’s parent company. “Everything we experience here, we use every day in the solutions we provide to our customers.”
Lighting forms a visible part of this concept. Integrated with wireless control, TRILUX LED luminaires contribute to a connected system that combines illumination, data and energy efficiency.
Fast-track delivery with a clear
lighting strategy The project was delivered within a tight programme, with just eight months between handover and occupation.
“We had no more than eight months between receiving the keys and moving in,” says Van Tilborg. “Then you have to act fast.”
TRILUX developed a structured lighting concept using Finea pendant luminaires for office areas, Sonnos
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downlights and a 3-phase track system with
B.veo spotlights for feature spaces. The scheme balances functional lighting with architectural integration across different areas of the building.
A key element was the integration of wireless controls, enabling automatic adjustment based on daylight and occupancy.
“Our sensors also measure humidity, light and noise levels, temperature and the number of people in a room,” Van Tilborg explains. “We use that data not only to control the lighting, but also the indoor climate.”
“For example, if only two people are in a meeting room, we don’t need to ventilate as if there were ten. Thanks to the new system, this is controlled automatically. That saves energy and improves comfort.”
Human centric lighting across
all areas User comfort was a central consideration throughout the project, with Human Centric Lighting (HCL) implemented across workspaces as well as circulation areas.
“The comfort of our people comes first,” says Van Tilborg. “We have many different types of spaces with varying levels of natural daylight. With HCL we can balance that, and it truly makes a difference.”
In some areas, this required customised solutions. Secondary workspaces built from standalone units were
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