In search of light,
atmosphere and comfort
That is why it is no longer
surprising to see the exten-
sive range of light sources and
luminaires today. So that it is
seamless and perfectly imple-
mentable in a lot of different ar-
chitectural designs. An architect
is searching for light, atmos-
phere and comfort, rather than
for lighting devices themselves.
It is not the luminaire that
should steal the show. The prod-
uct should be minimally present
in the architecture and should
be kept in the background.
So that the light itself can be the
center of attention.
How to successfully integrate
lighting in a design? That re-
quires knowledge and insights
about products, technologies
and most of all about the effects
and impact of light.
Positive effects of good lighting
There are many advantages
connected to choosing the right
lighting. Think about the posi-
tive effects on the quality of life
and the influence on comfort,
productivity and even human
health. The lighting choices
you make also affect the user’s
energy bill. On average, about
20% of the energy consumption
in a building goes to lighting. So
take the time to analyze the en-
ergy efficiency in a lighting plan.
A desirable light quality de-
pends on three factors:
1→ human needs
2→ architectural considerations
3→ energy efficiency
Human needs
Various studies proof that the
quality of light in a building af-
fects the sense of well-being of
the people in it. A well-designed
lighting plan can for instance,
positively influence the satis-
faction and productivity of office
employees. Owners or managers
have the potential to simulta-
neously add value and reduce
costs by investing in qualita-
tive lighting.
It is no secret that people
are attracted to well-lit public
facilities, commercial complexes
or parks. For as good lighting
improves the mood and makes
these places desirable.
Architectural considerations
Evolutions in techniques and
technology have made the role
of a lighting specialist or light-
ing designer crucial for the suc-
cess of an architectural project.
The possibilities have quickly
become endless. At the same
time, knowledge is required to
insure a seamless integration
into modern architecture, as it
becomes more complex every
day. Lighting design has
become a creative extension of
architecture. The main objective
of lighting in an architectural
design can be reduced to com-
pliment the present shapes and
colors of that design.
Energy efficiency
Aiming for sustainability and
energy efficiency will result not
only in a smaller ecological foot-
print but it will also decrease
energy costs. Light control is a
way to make lighting perform
better and more efficient. By us-
ing dimmers and (intelligent)
controls you can, for instance,
enlighten a space to the task
that is performed there. Inte-
gration with other ventilation
or airconditioning technologies
can also play a role in this.
Dialogue
We at kreon always start from
the architectural design. That
makes us an excellent sparring
partner. Kreon purity in light,
helps you find the perfection
conditions under which the
beauty of your design can come
to the surface in the most opti-
mal way.
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