The Right Light for the Office the Importance of Good Office Lighting

The Right Light for the Office the Importance of Good Office Lighting

The right light for the office The importance of good office lighting Typical solutions included The importance of good office lighting There are many ways to illuminate an office environment. For decades we have designed innovative lighting products and concepts, aiming to improve work place lighting, taking special care of individual needs. Good office lighting reduces the risk of health problems, increases safety, and enhances productivity. It contributes to comfortable, flexible and stimulating working environments. And it saves energy and money. The Glamox Luxo office lighting concept means • Individually adjusted workplace lighting • Energy saving products and solutions • Maximum flexibility for users and building owners Individually adjusted workplace lighting People have different needs, depending on their age and the type of work they do. We offer modern lighting products which allow for individual light adjustment, including ergonomic desk top task lights, free standing uplights, and sophisticated general lighting products with modern lighting control features. Energy saving products and solutions We have long been forerunners in the development of energy saving products based on the newest technology available, such as LED modules, T5 lamps and HF electronic ballasts. Since electricity is by far the largest expense in office lighting, investments in energy efficient products are quickly paid off. Maximum flexibility for users and building owners With our lighting solutions it is easy to move work stations and make changes to the layout of an office. Work stations lit by Glamox Luxo are easily adapted to new users. This is particularly attractive for companies with changing dynamics, where office layouts are regularly altered. Investments 20% The world's most energy efficient office lighting solutions! Example: By combining Reed with one of our low energy LED The cost of electricity is by far the largest expense task lights it is possible to create solutions that are perfect for in office lighting. Investments in lighting products each individual, while saving energy and money. In a modular constitute only 20% of the total cost. Maintenance and light sources is 20%. Electricity is 60%. office of 10 m² a 1x35W Reed plus a 6W Ovelo task light will Electricity 60 % have an energy consumption of less than 5W per m², and still Reed pendant luminaire provide the required light according to the standard EN 12464. More details on pagE 9. Ovelo task light Maintenance 20% 3 Individual needs Workstation lighting is much more important than most people imagine. Our working environment, work performance and wellbeing are affected by light. A whole range of unwanted aches and pains, headaches, neck and back ailments and eyestrain can be attributed to poor lighting. This is because the body compensates for poor lighting: We adopt unhealthy postures in order to see well. Office lighting solutions from Glamox Luxo are designed to prevent these problems, by combining excellent general lighting with individual lighting control. Energy efficient task lights – a key to reduce general lighting During the last few years we have designed, developed and manufactured a new generation of task lights, using Light Emitting Diodes (LED) instead of traditional light sources. They use only a fraction of the energy required by traditional lamps, and provide excellent light output and bright, warm light. By placing a task light at each work station we are not only providing the individual with a good and ergonomically correct lighting solution. It also makes it possible to make a substantial reduction of the general lighting in the room. The amount of light you need changes 5 with age. a 60 year old requires 5-6 times as much light as a 20 year old . 4 3 Lighting needs Lighting 2 1 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Age Task area: > 500 lux A personal task light is one of the most Individual needs fulfilled important factors for achieving a good working People have different needs, depending on their age and the environment. Ergonomically designed desk lights Surrounding area: 200 lux type of work they do. For example, reading papers requires distribute light evenly across the working area. Importantly they prevent glare and reflection and much more light than computer work. Modern light control will not cause any discomfort to colleagues. The features built into the luminaires allow for individual light even light distribution eases the transition between adjustment at a very low cost. glamox C20-p4 light and dark areas on the working surface and allows your eyes to work in a constant, comfortable light. 5 Energy saving light control Our products are engineered with efficient reflectors and quality optics, using energy efficient electronic components and light sources. All our general lighting products are available with sensor technology and modern light management systems that make it possible to create different zones and settings in a dynamic office environment. Presence detection Presence detectors turn off the light when a work station is vacated. This is particularly effective in cell offices, where savings of more than 50% can be documented. Presence detection is an efficient energy saving measure in corridors, hallways and other areas that are not in constant use. Daylight detection Freedom to move! Daylight detection sensors dim the light when the sun is shining through the windows. Of course, daylight is our optimal In companies with changing dynamics, office layouts are source of light. Contemporary architecture tends to exploit this by offering solutions that let a maximum of daylight regularly altered. This combination of free standing uplights into the building. Automatic dimming through daylight detection is a real money saver in any commercial building! and task lights is easy to install and move around, and can Levit free standing uplights easily be positioned to suit the needs of each individual. This is perfect for dynamic organizations. Ninety task lights 7 Here are two examples of energy efficient modular office solutions using a combination of modern general lighting products and ergonomic LED task lights. Both solutions provide correct light according to the new requirements of the EN 12464 standard. The world’s most energy efficient office lighting solutions! EXAMPLE 1: 10.4 M² MODUlaR OffiCE WitH RECESSed LUmiNaiRE AND LED taSK liGHT This solution with a recessed Module luminaire provides ample direct light and an uncluttered, aesthetic look to the office space, offering clean lines and excellent general lighting. The microprismatic optics diffuses the light with soft transitions between surfaces in the room. The combination with an LED task light makes for excellent workstation lighting. A recessed luminaire is a particularly good choice in offices with low ceilings. 1 MoDUL MICRO 300 2X28W 1 1 OVELO 6W TASK LIGHT LIghting DaTa Surrounding area (up to 0.5m from wall): Em 313 LUX Task area (0.5m x 0.5m): Em 773 LUX pOWER SUPPLY 67W which is 6.44 W/m² ENERgY CONSUMpTION 16.1 kwh per m² per year, without sensors (2500 hours/year) With auto on/off sensor: 8.05 kwh per m² per year (50% reduction) With auto on/off and daylight sensor: 4.83 kwh per m² per year (70% reduction) EXAMPLE 2: 10.4 M² MODUlaR OffiCE WitH peNdaNT LUmiNaiRE AND LED taSK liGHT A pendant luminaire has a combination of direct and indirect light distribution, providing pleasant general lighting as well as workstation lighting, when positioned correctly. Light is reflected from the ceiling, and adds to the ambience of the office space. The LED task light provides a focused pool of light right where it’s needed. This combination with a single lamp Reed luminaire is particularly energy efficient. 1 REED PENDANT LUMINAIRE 1X35W 2 1 OVELO 6W TASK LIGHT LIghting DaTa Surrounding area (up to 0.5m from wall): Em 310 LUX Task area (0.5m x 0.5m): Em 660 LUX pOWER SUPPLY 47W which is 4.5 W/m². ENERgY CONSUMpTION 11.3 kwh per m² per year, without sensors (2500 hours/year) Perfect balance With auto on/off sensor: 5.6 kwh per m² per year (50% reduction) The Glamox C30 series offers an optimal balance between With auto on/off and daylight sensor: direct and diffused light. A large lighting surface is combined 3.4 kwh per m² per year (70% reduction) with effective central optics. The even light distribution in combination with focused downlight provides comfortable working light with maximum effect and minimum glare. glamox C30-RO recessed luminaires 9 Four examples of energy efficient solutions for open plan offices, using modern general lighting products, ergonomic LED task lights and/or sophisticated light management systems. All solutions provide correct light according to the new requirements of the EN 12464 standard. The world’s most energy efficient office lighting solutions! EXAMPLE 3: 96 M² OpeN plaN OffiCE WitH RECESSed LUmiNaiRES AND LED taSK liGHTS EXAMPLE 5: 96 M² OpeN plaN OffiCE WitH peNdaNT LUmiNaiRES AND LED taSK liGHTS Luminaires recessed into the ceiling provide direct light and an uncluttered, aesthetic look, with clean lines and excellent Pendant luminaires combine direct and indirect light distribution, providing pleasant general lighting as well as workstation general lighting. Because of the microprismatic optics, which reduces luminance and glare and offers soft transitions lighting. Light is reflected from the ceiling, and adds to the ambience of the office space. This solution combined between surfaces in the room, it is possible to move workstations around within the open plan office. The addition of with a single lamp Reed luminaire is particularly energy efficient. The microprismatic optics makes it possible to move LED task lights ensures optimal lighting conditions at each desk. workstations around within the open plan office, without relocating the luminaires. 9 MoDUL MICRO 300 2X28W 9 REED PENDANT LUMINAIRES 1X35W 3 9 OVELO 6W TASK LIGHTS 5 9 OVELO 6W TASK LIGHTS LIghting DaTa LIghting DaTa Surrounding area (up to 0.5m from wall): Em 326 LUX Surrounding area (up to 0.5m from wall): Em 310 LUX Task area (0.5m x 0.5m): Em 600 LUX Task area (0.5m x 0.5m): Em 750 LUX pOWER SUPPLY pOWER SUPPLY 603W which is 6.3 W/m².

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