Lighting in Design Q1 2019

pools or in areas where chemicals are used, need specific treatment and require a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule. Rust, corrosion and pit- ting are causes of the chemical reaction between a metal and the environment. Lower alloy materials withstand the effects for longer and when com- bined with the correct treatment, the longevity of the metal can be increased.This is one of the main requirements for project lighting. Wiring classes also play a role in the differentia- tion between home and hospitality/commercial/ industrial lighting. Class 2 wiring employs power limitations and a Class 2 circuit is considered safe from a fire risk perspective. It provides better pro- tection from electrical shock than Class 1 wiring, which employs basic insulation and requires an earth return circuit. CW: Many challenges exist when producing and supplying lighting for hospitality projects. The proverbial book has been thrown at Illumina in our growth path towards providing a solid turn-key solution and expert back-up service for lighting designers, interior designers, project managers and electrical contractors. Budget constraints, timelines, delivery methods and managing the communication channels between the various role-players are key to a successful lighting project. CW: Smart lighting is a very interesting develop- ment in the lighting industry. Once fully developed and when costs are controlled, this technology will yield astounding results because the implementa- tion is not only based on technology, but also the use of data which is gathered by the system in an autonomous way. Also, as LED technology devel- ops, for example, the introduction of OLED and the follow-on, efficacy rates will improve which will reduce power requirements. LiD: What challenges exist when lighting a hotel? LiD:Where do you see hotel lighting improving in the future?

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