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As the way we work has evolved in the aftermath of the pandemic, the places where we collaborate have become more important than ever. We designed our own east coast studios under a design philosophy of "radical reduction," to leverage daylight, mobility, air quality, and healthy materials with strong acoustics to enhance staff well-being while also reducing carbon emissions. "In both the Washington, D.C. and New York offices, natural light was the driving force in the planning process," writes Architect Charles Harris in The Architect's Newspaper. "Making natural light the 'protagonist' in our space required careful selection of lighting and shading systems to manage daylight. In line with our goal of radical reduction, we utilized automated controls from Lutron Electronics to constantly adjust light levels and shade positions. The result is a smart system that automatically reacts to the sun’s movement across the sky—minimizing artificial light and maximizing natural light." Read the full op-ed 👉https://lnkd.in/gXztWZdE #washingtondc #radicalreduction #workplaceofthefuture #SOMstudios

https://lnkd.in/gm9FmUN5 Lighting design is one of the key aspects of electrical design. It is just not about Aesthetics but also energy efficiency. It is important to coordinate with other services such as fire detection and alarm system (FDAS), Fire fighting system, Heat Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) etc. Join with our expert Jeyakumar Velusamy on 24th march at 7 pm IST. Free webinar on Lighting Design Using Dialux. In this session, you'll discover: - The fundamentals of lighting design principles - How to utilize Dialux for stunning lighting simulations - Tips and tricks for optimizing lighting efficiency and aesthetics POWER PROJECTS Jeyakumar Velusamy

We transform properties of every shape, size and architectural era, all over the UK. Silent Windows are the next generation of soundproof, high performance windows & doors. This scientific approach has been developed to achieve optimum security, thermal efficiency, and reduce noise pollution by 51dB+. This is what my clients have to say: #clientexperience #clientsatisfaction #clienttestimonials #sashwindows #edinburgh #silentwindows

Diffuse, low level illumination around a doorframe can help to prevent nighttime falls in older adults. Read more in this article from Mariana Figueiro, David Pedler, and Daniel Frering in the most recent issue of designing lighting magazine! #fallsprevention #olderadults https://lnkd.in/dQ2zbZWA

Flashback to Tana Suspension Bridge, Norway... The vision for this project was to achieve a lighting design that would transform the bridge into an internationally recognised landmark that the entire nation could be proud of. The harsh weather conditions in the region were certainly an important consideration in selecting the lighting fixtures and controllers. The backbone of the project is a Pharos LPC 4 which provides up to 2,048 channels of eDMX, including 1,024 channels of local DMX. The scheme consists of two DMX outputs on the LPC 4 and two DMX outputs from an Artistic Licence artLynx Duo, powered and connected by a Pharos PoE Switch. The LPC’s compact form factor and minimal power requirements make it suitable for installation anywhere – including in weatherproof enclosures, perfect for the arctic conditions on the bridge throughout most of the year. Due to the extreme remoteness of the location, the LPC 4 is connected to Pharos Cloud, making programming more accessible. Read more about the Tana Suspension Bridge: https://buff.ly/3FE6Nd2 Project Credits: Lighting Design – ZENISKLighting Products – GVA Lighting Controls Partner – Stockholm Lighting Fixtures Partner – Rebel Lighting Client – Statens Vegvesen Lighting Control – Pharos Architectural Controls Photography – Frank M. Ingilæ (Photos courtesy of ZENISK) #pharoscontrols #dynamiclighting #bridgelighting #bridges #tanabridge #norway #northernlights #lightingfacade #architecturallighting #LPC #pharoscontrollers #LPC4 #DMX #Pharoscloud #ICYMI

Check out the latest episode of The Lighting Controls Podcast and hear Bryan Lussier from our Boston office discussing the similarities of stage and building facade lighting.

An additional day this leap year leads us to an additional case study this time from Joseph Baggaley, our Building Acoustics lead and Facade expert. INTERNATIONAL WAY, STRATFORD We were commissioned by STATICUS UAB to review the performance of the proposed façade specification for the mixed-use development project at International Way, Stratford in London. The purpose of our review was to demonstrate compliance with the Client and Design Team project acoustic requirements or indicate necessary measures to rectify non-compliance risks. Another example of our growing collaboration with Staticus which started in 2019. Read the full case study here:- https://lnkd.in/ezD9XXME #facadeengineering #technicalreview #acousticperformance #mixedusedevelopment

The call to action is getting louder!! Please check out "Sustainable Lighting: What Are Lighting Designers Asking For" on page 74!

Hush A-Z of Building Acoustics… E – Echo The echo phenomenon will be familiar to most people. It is most noticeable in places where there is a lot of space between the sound source and the thing that it hits before bouncing back – such as a wall. It is the term used to describe sound that is reflected in a distinct repetition of the original sound. Echoes occur when sound waves are reflected by walls and other hard surfaces and the arrival of the reflected wave is delayed by more than 25 milliseconds, making the delayed sound noticeable. It is different to reverberation which describes multiple reflections of a sound wave. Echoes can impact on the acoustic conditions inside rooms used by multiple people at the same time, such as school classrooms and open plan offices. This issue, however, can be addressed by increasing the amount of sound absorption in a room, such as by installing wall or ceiling mounted absorber panels. Read more about sound absorber panels here: https://lnkd.in/e3x6MAzM #acousticsolutions #acousticdesign #acousticpanels #acousticconsultant #acoustictreatment #soundproofing #soundproof #renovationproject #buildingregulations #buildingregs #refurbishment #renovation #buildingconstruction #soundinsulation #acousticsolution #acousticinsulation #buildingrestoration 

I may be bias as a former author in designing lighting, but I am exceptionally thrilled to read the article by our Women in Lighting + Design (WILD) past-president Kelly Roberts interviewing Elaine Cook on the amazing work of Equity in Lighting, as well as contributions by WILD member Sara Schonour! You can also find your comprehensive guide LEDucationNYC in this issue. Check it out!