Engineers have used a wireless control system to solve an urgent lighting issue at an operating theatre. Trojan Lighting recently supplied smart lighting to Lewisham Hospital in London during an upgrade of the existing luminaires. After installation, it became clear that one of the fittings had been supplied with the incorrect...
Lighting controls and intelligence specialist Prolojik has unveiled a smart sensor whose housing is made from 99 per cent recycled orange drink bottles. The company says that the limited-edition sensor demonstrates its commitment to supporting the local supply chain as it is manufactured within a 100...
Thorlux Lighting has rolled out the latest addition to its electric vehicle fleet with a Volkswagen ID Buzz minivan branded in the company’s colours and imagery. The van has a range of around 200 miles and will be used primarily for delivering Thorlux luminaires to local...
Lighting designers are collaborating to help Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) impact data on luminaires be applied in project designs. The discussions are part of the work of a newly established LCA Task Force within the International Lighting Designers Association (IALD) following work initiated through the Life Cycle Assessment...
Outdoor clothing retailer Mountain Warehouse is using 200 luminaires made from biopolymer in its latest outlet in Ireland. The three-storey store in Cork features the track-mounted Nort GS track spotlights from UK brand Shoplight around its perimeter. The lights are modular in design, allowing them to be...
The housings and optics of lights installed at a car park in the Netherlands have been recycled and reused in the creation of new luminaires. During the upgrade of the Trilux fittings at the facility in Arnhem, the previous lights were carefully removed and the optics,...
Auraled has unveiled a retrofit gear tray for upgrading 600 x 600 fluorescent luminaires to LED. The RetroMag66A features a magnetic base for fast and simplified installation. It’s equipped with four Tridonic PCB boards, each measuring 560mm, and supports adjustable wattages to meet different lighting needs. It...
Lighting manufacturers across the EU have called on lawmakers to make the forthcoming Green Claims Directive effective and pragmatic rather than an obstacle to competitiveness. In a position paper, representative body LightingEurope called for simplified paperwork and a unified labelling system across the member states. It said...
A trek to Everest base camp by the founder of lighting technology firm Prolojik and a leading Scottish architect has inspired an ambitious environmental concept. Project Next explores the environmental principles that Asela Rodrigo, pictured, and Hamish Angus McAndrew encountered during their recent expedition through the...
French luminaire manufacturer Kraken Lighting has become the latest brand to unveil a downlight with a part-wooden structure. The K'Dow 7 has an aluminium body but features a bezel in solid oak or ash plywood sourced from eco-managed forests. The company says the wood is non-flammable and...