In our more than 75 years of experience, we have witnessed many dramatic changes in not only the technology at our disposal, but also the situations our lighting solutions are found in, and the demands made on their functionality. Experience we put to good use in devising lighting solutions to make workspaces safe, sustainable and effective to work in.
Our main aim is to provide lighting solutions that allow people to get on with their work.
The needs may be different, but the major benefit is the same: lighting that nobody notices but everybody feels comfortable with.
By definition, an open plan office is any large multi-occupied, desk-based working environment. It is also, thanks to modern flexible working practices, a multi-function space.
To meet both of these considerations, the correct level of illumination has to be provided. The more detailed the nature of the work being done, the higher the level of lighting needs to be.
Effective lighting design in the workplace is not just about providing a blanket lighting level, lighting an open plan office is the overall architectural style of the building.
Careful product selection will not only help create an effective working environment, but also enhance the overall vision of the architect without compromising the space’s main function.
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A cellular office is similar to open plan, the difference is people are arranged in small groups or cells – an arrangement that encourages collaboration, close teamwork and better communication in both face-to-face and virtual meetings.
An overall lighting level, however, is only a starting point to achieving high levels of productivity.
If office equipment and additional furniture are to be included in the overall floor plan, supplementary localised lighting may be needed to ensure the correct level of lighting.
In cellular offices where there is little or no natural daylight, tunable luminaires may be the best way to support the overall wellbeing of people in the workspace.
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Meeting rooms serve two major purposes: first, they provide space in which people can gather and, second, they create and project an image for the organisation that they belong to.
Meeting rooms act as a ‘hub’ for virtual meetings: board meetings, work-in-progress discussions, creative collaborations, workshops, training sessions, interviews, and client presentations.
It’s important that the lighting should not only enhance the materials featured in the room, but also reflect the client’s expectations and aspirations.
To impress a visitor or retain the attention of an internal audience, lighting in these key spaces needs careful planning and implementations, making sure that everything is seen in the best light.
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Movement in these spaces – effectively, the arteries of any building – needs to be safe, and visually interesting to help maintain the overall wellbeing of the user.
Whether it is through the use of linear lighting or downlights the product selected can support the delivery of the wider aesthtic and visual impact of these spaces.
While often seen as just a means of getting from one part of a workspace to another, the lighting in these areas is critical to ensure the safe movement of people from one area to another and, as such, should be given the same attention and level of planning as seemingly higher profile workspaces.
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A space unlike any other in the modern environment – somewhere to get away from the workstation, computer, screen, monitors, telephones and just clear the head.
This informal and relaxed space gives lighting designers the opportunity to create a solution that will help people to relax, stimulate creativity and increase productivity, somewhere people want to go.
The use of control technology is important, to allow the lighting to be adjusted to create and reflect the desired mood: creative lighting to create the perfect atmosphere.
Creating opportunities to interact with colleagues, improving communications and strengthening relationships.
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There’s far more to lighting these key areas than just providing the right lighting levels to allow people to enter, exit, meet, mingle and get on with their work.
These spaces are an opportunity for occupants to create a lasting impression of who they are, what they stand for and what sets them apart: the ‘wow’ factor.
At an aesthetic level, the lighting should be adjustable to reflect the time of day, and on a more practical level, glare control is an important factor, not only for the comfort and wellbeing of visitors and staff alike, but also to allow reception and security personnel to carry out their work safely and effectively.
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Our primary goal is to provide safe transit for staff and visitors, minimising upward lighting and reducing unnecessary light pollution.
A goal that applies throughout the day, but more especially at times associated with people entering and exiting the premises, while also allowing for starting early, finishing late, flexi and 24-hour working patterns.
Car park lighting has to help make workers feel safe as they leave and return to their vehicles.
It must also allow for the safe movement of cars in a confined space. It is recommended to light these areas to a higher illumination level – making an invaluable contribution to the creation of a safe environment.
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Energy consumption reduction and the cost savings it brings are the most obvious benefit of using lighting controls, but they are not the only ones.
Depending on the function of a space and its usage patterns, customising the lighting controls’ design supports the overall lighting control strategy and gives users the optimum light levels for a variety of activities.
Wireless intelligent lighting control systems offer much more than energy saving in terms of building flexibility, reduced installation costs, ease of use, and integration into wider building management systems.
While it may never be called upon, emergency lighting provision is an essential element of any lighting solution in a workspace.
In the event of a power failure, a secure, effective, nondisruptive emergency lighting solution is vital in order to ensure safe evacuation of staff and visitors.
Early consultation with us to discuss the emergency lighting needs will ensure that the lighting solution we provide, including emergency lighting in areas identified as being high risk, will be delivered.
At the start of a workspace project or looking for a supplier to meet your installation and lighting unit needs, our team of experienced consultants can help you find the right lighting solution.
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