Lighting Environments
The Challenge
Key requirements included:
- Ambient and functional lighting to support
staff in their day-to-day activities. - The flexibility to cater for mixed-use spaces.
An open-protocol system that could easily
integrate with AV, HVAC, blinds, as well as - Elevated Environments, the proprietary app
from Lighting Environments’ sister company. - Measures to enhance sustainability, including
occupancy detection, dimming, scheduling,
and daylight harvesting.
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Scalable
The Dynalite system was integrated into the university’s expansive campus. The modularity of the system allows the lighting control system to grow and evolve with the university’s ongoing expansion through a centralised control platform.
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Innovative
The project integrates Dynalite with multiple third-party systems, including the Q-Sys control system for audio-visual management, the university’s Building Management System (BMS), and a fire alarm relay. This integration creates a unified ecosystem that not only streamlines building operations but also enhances safety and energy management.
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Sustainable
The Dynalite system is a critical part of the university’s efforts to reduce energy consumption. The system’s energy-efficient features, such as automated scheduling, daylight harvesting, and occupancy sensors, ensure that lighting is used only when necessary, contributing to the university’s broader sustainability goals.
The Solution
Beautiful and flexible
Philips Dynalite’s enhanced DALI capabilities allow for easy zoning changes when a room is repurposed. A button-press is all it takes to transform the office space to an after-hours entertaining area.
Similarly, divisions between private meeting rooms and open workspace can be changed easily and efficiently to cater for office growth or special events.
The result is a dynamic space that can be tailored to suit the needs of Lighting Environments’ workforce.
Smart and sustainable
A series of clever integrations have streamlined the experience of occupants and reduced energy consumption.
Building systems such as HVAC are linked with presence detection and lighting schedules to maximize energy efficiency and ensure those amenities are only on when required.
Daylight harvesting has been utilized to further improve sustainability, by reducing artificial light levels in areas with exposure to natural daylight.
Elevated Environments, the proprietary app developed by Lighting Environments’ sister company, Environments, has also been integrated with the Dynalite System, allowing users to interact with the office’s lighting from anywhere.
“Dynalite’s products have helped us create an office space that is comfortable and customizable to our employee and office life needs, and also a stunning example for our customers as we work with them to design their own perfect spaces.”
CEO, Lighting Environments
Conclusion
The Dynalite System introduced flexibility to the Lighting Environments office, providing a well-connected point for controls and analytics, offering comfortable and customizable lighting for occupants, and boosting the team’s selling capabilities.
By implementing a DALI system, Lighting Environments avoided wiring changes and expensive construction costs when modifying the systems within its space, future-proofing the office for future refurbishments too.
Ultimately, the Lighting Environments office is now a fantastic showcase of the potential of smart office spaces. Beyond satisfying their own staff, the team has set the stage to delight customers that come in for a demonstration of their capabilities.
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Pathway and English Language Centre
The Pathway and English Language Centre is a key facility within the University of Otago.
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Eidra
The goal was to transform the six-story building into a vibrant hub for Stockholm’s most successful consulting business.
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ARK
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