Lighting in Design Q3 2024

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Solutions to light pollution for outdoor padel courts

The lighting of outdoor padel and pickleball courts should be conceived as a vital part of the installation itself, essential for the proper development of the game and perfect coex istence with the surrounding environment. With this technology, a homogeneous illumination is achieved on the courts, without glare and without any light pollution, as can be clearly seen in the aerial image at the top. Source: ledprojects.es

Led Projects highlights a recurring problem with the world wide proliferation of outdoor padel and pickleball courts: light pollution. To avoid this environmental lighting issue, it would suffice to design and install more suitable asymmetric light sources instead of opting for symmetrical ones. Although the initial cost is higher, asymmetric optics offer greater long-term benefits compared to symmetrical ones. They are more energy-efficient, minimize glare while en hancing the playing experience, and do not cause pollution, making them a worthwhile investment. This decision, along with the adoption of good environmental practices, provides many advantages, as small changes can produce rapid and surprising results without interfering with sporting activities and can prevent complaints from residents and neighbours. Led Projects recommends including a significant budget allocation for the lighting of padel courts in the club con struction project, comparable to the amount dedicated to installing the concrete base of the courts. Subsequently, LED lighting should be developed tailored to the project, conducting thorough research to determine the minimum and maximum lighting levels required. It is also essential to carefully study how to minimise energy consumption and, most importantly, the effects of glare, and to select the appropriate asymmetric luminaires.

GILE 2024 praised for driving the development of the lighting industry

Ltd, conveyed her gratitude for the unwavering support from the industry towards the event: “In the era of ‘Light +’, the lighting industry is poised to expand its horizons with an array of new applications. The theme of this year’s show, ‘Light – The Power of Infinity’ symbolises the boundless possibilities of light, encompassing AIoT, optical communication, big data, healthcare, lifestyle, low carbon and new energy solutions, aquaculture, new media arts, extended reality, and countless other domains.”

The 29th edition of the Guangzhou International Lighting Ex hibition (GILE) concluded on 12 June, at the China Import and Export Complex in Guangzhou, concurrently with Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT). Running under the theme of “Light – The Power of Infinity” GILE 2024 gathered industry players to explore the diverse applications of light, and was met with much positive feedback from participants. Lucia Wong, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK)

“It is at events like GILE where this can be made into reality, and the huge number of partic ipants at this year’s show along with the incredibly positive feedback we’ve received proves that we are indeed succeeding in this effort. I would therefore like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the industry for their invaluable contribution in making GILE possible and helping the show to reach new heights.” The 2024 edition of the fair stands as one of its most substantial to date, with 26 halls and 260,000 sqm of exhibition space hosting 3,383 exhibitors from diverse industries. Throughout the fairground, GILE 2024 gar nered widespread acclaim from all manner of participants. Source: www.guangzhou-international-light ing-exhibition.hk.messefrankfurt.com

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