Materials and productive
processes
In addition to reducing energy consumption thanks to LED
sources, the current introduction of management systems brings
further advantages in terms of energy savings and, consequently,
economic savings, by dynamically relating the performance of
light to environmental variables and the activities carried out in
the spaces.
Many Artemide appliances integrate light management systems
that allow their control according to natural light, in the case
of Daylight-Detector, or through third-party sensors (motion
sensors, integrated presence systems, etc.), allowing the system
optimization of entire buildings according to their use and their
users’ needs.
During the design phase, materials are chosen in a way that is
compatible with the aesthetic and design requirements of the
product, favoring recycled or recyclable raw materials with low
environmental impact. This constitutes one of the focal points for
Artemide’s research aimed to identify new generation production
processes, materials and finishes that improve the environmental
impact of the product. In some cases, this activity opens up to
application fields beyond lighting or leads to the development of
dedicated and innovative solutions in partnership with suppliers.
Often research leads to significant process results that are less
visible in the final product design but have important implications
in terms of sustainability, leading to a continuous improvement of
the impacts during production or surface finishes, a reduction in
waste or materials used.
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