Lighting in Design Q2 2024

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EDspace Editor’s comment. Harmonious fusion with nature

In the heart of the mountains near Quebec’s Mont-Tremblant, a new residence has emerged that seamlessly blends human engineering with its natural surroundings. Every detail is meticulously designed to integrate with the surrounding topography, including a minimalist lighting system that bathes the building in golden glory. Lighting the Mother City BEKA Schréder has introduced an innovative solar lighting solution to enhance safety and visibility at a bustling Cape Town pedestrian crossing set in the heart of Century City, a 250-hectare urban precinct where the residents and visitors enjoy a luxury, well-lit way of life. Light up with winter warmth The onset of the cooler months ignites our desire to retreat to our homes in search of warmth and comfort. Eurolux shares tips on a new trend for 2024’s winter, including utilising textures and textiles, illuminating dark spaces, and using non-conventional shades of paint to give your winter cocoon a new feel. CCT challenges the status quo The ability to seamlessly control and adapt colour temperatures has become a transformative feature in lighting. Constant Colour Temperature (CCT) panel lights have emerged as a game-changer, offering unparalleled versatility and aesthetic appeal, says Radiant Lighting. What is light pollution? Otto Horlacher from Giantlight investigates why LEDs have become a massive contributor to light pollution, including an in-depth look at photoreceptors in our eyes and how even the slightest change in lighting can have tremendous impacts on the way our eyes work. Illuminating industries Industrial lighting trends are likely to continue focusing on energy efficiency, sustaina bility, and advanced technology integration, all of which directly impact aspects such as safety, productivity, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance and many more. News Get up to date with news reports from illumination sectors around the globe, including ams Osram’s multi-billion rand new factory, research into reducing LED glare, how lighting systems are being used to grow millions of plants in Canada, and the arrival of self-testing emergency LED drivers.

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LiD Q2 - 2024