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New lighting frontiers
Light well, light smart: this is the direction of the efforts in the field of
technical lighting research, in continuous evolution, where innovation is
truly the order of the day. As seen at the
29th edition of Euroluce
, an
opportunity to learn more about the latest developments in the sector,
including design and technological research
suspension lamps by Luceplan.
Warm dimming
, on the other hand, is mainly intended for
private spaces and the hospitality sector, where lighting
management is generally deployed to create different
welcoming and relaxing atmospheres. This new technology
accurately reproduces the behavior of a traditional
halogen, where the variation of light intensity goes together
with adjustment of color temperature, from warm to very
warm (i.e. 3000K to 1850K circa).
Systems of
remote fixture control
also met with avid
interest, confirming the trend towards dynamic lighting
systems that move in the direction of smart lighting. One
good example is Smart Control by Flos, for remote
management of spotlights and to vary luminous scenarios
by altering the position and orientation of fixtures directly
from a tablet.
Finally, research continues to improve the light sources of
the latest generation; this year the work done by LG with
OLEDs
was particularly striking. The increased stability of
this light source, combined with lower costs, has made it a
practical choice already in the retail and office sectors.
Through collaboration with the designer Ross Lovegrove,
organic diodes have been applied by LG on decorative
fixtures with sinuous forms, that fully exploit the flexibility of
the panels to create a perfect symbiosis between light and
architecture.
LEDs
are by now a “constant” among the offerings of the
companies on hand. With respect to the early days, this
light source can now cover a wide spectrum, and has
eliminated problems of flicker and electronics – the core
that governs light emission – while permitting increasingly
precise control.
New control systems and the possibility of tailor-made
adaptation of light quality and quantity point the way
towards a future of increasingly human-centric lighting.
This is the direction taken by the Target Point system by
Artemide, which through a series of sensors constantly
records information from the environment, maintaining a
balance based on preset parameters. In this way, the
concept of brightness values is surpassed in favor of light
that is perceived as constant throughout the various
moments of the day.
An advanced frontier of light control is that of the
Internet of Things,
which makes the system intelligent
and responsive, ready to detect and measure various
factors to improve the quality of life in the office –
setting parameters according to the preferences and
activities of all – while reducing energy consumption at
the same time.
The possibility of adjusting the tones of white light has led
to
Tunable White
, a technical lighting solution that
reproduces the progress of natural daylight thanks to an
exclusive dynamism of color temperature, from warm to
cool (about 2700K to 6500K). Its application in the office
environment is already widespread, because it improves
perceptive quality and adapts to individual needs,
nurturing overall wellbeing in workers. Tunable White was
also seen in practical applications for the home at
Euroluce, such as the association of Philips Hue White
Ambiance technology – which also permits IoT control of
light sources – with the Compendium and Hope
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