The project to extend and refurbish this hospital exemplifies new
ways of thinking in healthcare facilities. The aim is to ensure high-
quality medical supply that is appropriate to needs and make the
patients’ stay as pleasant as possible – while not overlooking strict
economic efficiency targets.
Feeling good and cutting costs
The new lighting was also expected to deliver both high quality and
efficiency. The client wanted an extremely efficient building that pro-
vided perfect visual comfort and was easy to maintain. Safety in the
building and easy orientation were the main priorities.
Lighting control strategies
The entire building solution with control systems for artificial light-
ing, daylight and emergency lighting has a single interface: a TCP/
IP-based LUXMATE LITENET lighting management system. This
software allows all settings and changes to be made from a central
location. Daylight is measured by a central daylight measuring head
and blinds are adjusted depending on the position of the sun.
Presence detectors in corridors, stairwells and parking areas make
sure that light is only switched on when it is actually needed. All this
made it possible to cut energy consumption by up to 60 percent. In
contrast, there is an abundance of lighting comfort. Ideal lighting
scenes have been defined for all areas and applications. CIRCLE
multifunction switches use self-explanatory symbols to ensure that
operation is patient-friendly. Individually addressable DALI lumi-
naires make it possible to respond flexibly to changes. The centrally
powered emergency lighting system is also monitored by DALI – a
big plus in terms of safety and lower maintenance costs.
Gmunden Regional Hospital | AT
Architecture and lighting technology: Fasch & Fuchs ZT GmbH, Vienna | AT
Electrical consultants: TB Wanger & Partner ZT GmbH, Linz | AT
Lighting solution: LUXMATE LITENET lighting management system,
ONLITE central-battery system, PURELINE II single-bed luminaire,
CONBOARD medical supply unit, PANOS downlight,
TECTON continuous-row system, SLOTLIGHT light line
Light for health and care
Gmunden Regional Hospital | AT
