Lighting Solutions
Plus, the levels of light in a room can directly impact the mood and health of occupants — a vital consideration for facilities managers across all sectors. ‘Human-centric’ lighting balances artificial light to replicate the natural daylight cycle, mimicking our internal body clock (or circadian rhythm) to stimulate productivity and promote well-being.
Connected And In Control
Wireless interconnected networks and the internet of things (IoT) are trends observed across many industries, as rapidly developing technology facilitates a ‘smarter’ way of life. Now that more people are working remotely, staying connected and informed with granular data is crucial — and valuable when overseeing multiple sites.
Intelligent lighting control systems provide this information and allow facilities managers to save time and gain better control of building management. For example, in buildings such as 10 Queen Street Place1 software
monitors all the
, intelligent emergency monitoring emergency
lights linked to a
system and automatically schedules and performs self-test — removing the need for building or maintenance managers to check emergency light fittings manually.
Lighting control systems can also be fully integrated with other building management systems via wireless networks to provide an extra layer of security. For example, motion and occupancy sensors can be programmed to alert security professionals to an intrusion — and emergency monitoring systems can link to building alarms, triggering emergency LED luminaires.
Plus, lighting controls allow facilities managers to customise the ambience of a space. They are easier to retrofit and maintain than complex wired lighting systems and provide a centralised lighting hub from where facilities managers can monitor and adjust lighting systems across multiple areas.
Minimal Energy Waste
Since businesses were forced to operate remotely, many have embraced new technology to fine-tune their systems and processes to save energy and money. Ensuring resources are not wasted with lights left on when no one is occupying a space is critical for keeping costs down.
And this is not just a matter of saving money; with companies worldwide concentrating on becoming more sustainable, lighting control systems can ensure buildings only use the minimal amount of energy necessary at all times. In fact, lighting control systems can generate energy savings from 35 to 40 per cent in commercial and institutional buildings2 ears of any facilities manager.
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Presence and absence detection technology in these systems is key to making sure no lights are left on accidentally — especially as building inhabitants may be on-site more infrequently. Plus, photosensor controls and automated dimming functions can detect ambient lighting conditions and regulate wattage accordingly to react to changing conditions without the need for manual adjustment.
1:
https://www.theiscraft.co.uk/project/10-queen-street-place-london-ec4/ 2:
https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/save-electricity-and-fuel/lighting- choices-save-you-money/lighting-controls
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