The Pathway & English Language Centre is a critical part of the university’s infrastructure. As such, the client sought a system that could seamlessly integrate into the larger university campus network and meet the growing demands of this ever-evolving institution.

Sustainability was a key requirement of the project. The chosen solution should reduce unnecessary power consumption and support the university’s environmental targets.

To improve sustainability and operational efficiency, integration to key third-party systems such as BMS and the fire alarm system was preferred.

Scalable and Efficient

Strawberry Sound seamlessly integrated the Dynalite system into the University’s existing campus network, linking the Pathway & English Language Centre to the central lighting server. Due to the Dynalite system’s modular architecture, the door remains open for other facilities to be integrated in the same manner, allowing the lighting control system to grow and evolve with the university’s ongoing expansion.

Light-level sensors were installed to facilitate daylight harvesting, optimising energy usage across the campus by reducing its reliance on artificial light. This has the added benefit of improving user comfort by ensuring optimal illumination across the university’s facilities. Students, staff, and faculty benefit from this intuitive, seamless lighting experience that adapts to their needs, whether in classrooms, lecture halls, or common spaces.

Paired with other features such as automated scheduling and occupancy sensors, Strawberry sound ensured that lighting is used only when necessary, contributing to the university’s broader sustainability goals.

As the Pathway and English Language centre has been effectively integrated into the broader campus network, facility management can monitor and adjust lighting levels across the entire campus from a single interface. This centralised control platform improves user experience and empowers facility management to make data-driven decisions about the entire campus network.

Innovative Integrations 

To further support operational efficiency, Strawberry Sound integrated the Dynalite system with other third-party systems to ensure seamless operation across the campus and enhance overall functionality. These integrations include:

Q-Sys Control System for Audio Visual Systems: This integration enables coordinated control of lighting and AV systems, allowing for automatic adjustments based on specific events, such as lecture timings or presentation setups. For example, the lighting can be automatically dimmed or adjusted when AV systems are activated, creating a more immersive and energy-efficient environment for students and faculty.

Fire Alarm Relay Contact: The Dynalite system is connected to the university’s fire alarm system via relay contacts. In the event of a fire alarm, the lighting control system can respond automatically by turning all lights on for a safe evacuation or activating emergency lighting in critical areas. This integration ensures that the campus is not only compliant with safety regulations but also provides real-time responses to emergencies, enhancing the safety of the university’s staff and students.

Building Management System (BMS): Integration with the university’s BMS allows for centralised control of various building systems, including lighting, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC).

Strawberry Sound met the customer’s key requirements and then went above and beyond to streamline building operations through further integration to AV, BMS, and the fire alarm systems. They upheld the university’s commitment to sustainability through features such as automated scheduling, daylight harvesting, and occupancy detection, and provided students and staff with an intuitive means for control over their lighting to support various classroom activities.

With minimal downtime and seamless integration, Strawberry Sound’s expert implementation of the Dynalite system has been instrumental in keeping the university’s lighting systems running smoothly, even as new buildings and complex user needs continue to emerge.

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