What additional value will it provide to customers and how?
Are there any completed projects with connected lighting and the Digital Ceiling?
What does “beyond illumination” mean?
For answers to these questions and much more, we invite you to join us for a lively discussion at The Hub at Lightfair with our alliance partner Cisco.
Amy Huntington, CEO of Americas for Philips Lighting will be joined on stage by Steve Steinhilber, Vice President of Cisco’s Global Partner Organization – Vertical Ecosystems. The discussions will be moderated by Kevin Maney, noted columnist for Newsweek specializing on technology. It will provide an opportunity to learn more about the alliance, ask questions and understand IoT’s impact on the lighting industry.
Recent advances in mobile technology, networking, cloud computing, data storage, and miniaturization are enabling the Internet of Things (IoT) – a vast network of connected devices, people, processes, and data. Connected lighting helps create a Digital Ceiling, and it brings IoT to enterprises.
By building on the digital nature of LED technology and using secure networking technology, connected lighting in a Digital Ceiling brings illumination and IT together. It not only illuminates, but also serves as a platform for collecting and sharing data with the users and managers of the illuminated spaces.
In a connected lighting system that uses Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), each luminaire is directly connected to a building’s IT network via an Ethernet cable and PoE switch. Each luminaire has a unique IP address so that it can be individually monitored and managed.
In order to add value for our customers and partners worldwide, we have created an alliance with Cisco to help customers create a Digital Ceiling beginning with PoE-powered lighting. Philips connected office lighting with Cisco technology will change workspaces for the better – putting workers in control of their environment and owners in charge of controlling costs.
Cisco’s industry-leading secure and intelligent network platform is already helping customers worldwide connect and monetize the Internet of Things (IoT) through a secure, end-to-end architecture. An established leader in lighting, Philips brings enormous knowledge of lighting system technology, as well as its benefits for the well-being of people, this offering light beyond illumination.
We hope you will join us for this event and also visit us at booth #3623 for a demonstration and conversation around PoE-powered lighting and the Digital Ceiling.
Philips Gardco PowerForm LED high output site & area and floodlight luminairesprovide your outdoor area with bright, uniform illumination while slashing energy and maintenance costs compared to traditional lighting technologies. Now you can instill a sense of security and attract attention in any large area or floodlighting application, without the hassle of frequent relamping or high utility bills.
A wide variety of sizes, lumen outputs, mounting options, optical distributions and other features offer increased flexibility without under- or over-lighting the space. Additionally, with industry-leading high output illumination of over 100,000 lumens, you can use fewer luminaires compared to HID.
Here is how Philips Gardco PowerForm LED high output area and flood luminaires can help you to send the right message in an efficient manner in these applications:
Auto dealerships Now you can entice prospective customers without breaking the bank! PowerForm’s full illumination lets your inventory sparkle and shine at night, and also helps to deter vandals, all without unnecessary light trespass. Specific optics for auto front row are available in the area configuration to address the needs of this application.
Large retail parking lots
Set the tone for an enjoyable shopping experience even before customers enter the store. PowerForm casts bright, uniform light across the entire parking lot, eliminating dark zones between poles, so that pedestrians and drivers feel a sense of security as they drive and walk throughout the area.
Airports Safely navigating a constant flow of passengers or goods is complex enough, so why add the unnecessary stress of high utility bills? PowerForm has a variety of mounting options and optical distributions to ensure a sense of security throughout any outdoor area, such as airport terminals, parking lots, and docks and piers. PowerForm’s Airport Apron optics, available in the floodlight configuration, are designed to address the specific needs of this application, minimizing spill light and glare, and may be aimed for cut off requirements.
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Philips Lighting has expanded its innovative LED connected lighting indoor positioning system in North America. Today at the LIGHTFAIR International tradeshow in San Diego, the company announced a new luminaire, the Philips Day-Brite LED Linear Suspended LBX, adding to its award-winning indoor positioning portfolio, which has been deployed successfully with retailers Carrefour in France and aswaaq in the Middle East. The energy efficient lighting system enables retailers to provide location-based services to shoppers’ smartphones to help boost sales, drive operational efficiencies and increase customer loyalty.
The Philips Day-Brite LED Linear Suspended LBX is a connected luminaire, capable of being integrated into the Philips’ indoor positioning system – where individual light points transmit their location through a modulation of light (using a technology called Visible Light Communication) that is imperceptible to the human eye but not to a smartphone camera. Upon downloading and switching on a retailer’s app, shoppers can access location-based services, for example, to plot the optimum route through the store to get items on their shopping list or to access product information or special offers and discounts.
In addition, the new LBX provides the right light, ensuring evenly lit merchandise from the top shelf to the bottom shelf, while improving energy efficiency by 25% compared to conventional lighting. By being connected, retailers can simply adjust the fixture’s lighting levels to best match store activity levels, driving further energy savings.
“We are not just providing energy efficient LED lighting but the next generation of indoor positioning technology to help retailers keep up with the demands of modern shoppers,” said Amy Huntington, President of Philips Lighting Americas. “Around the world, we have already delivered on projects that demonstrate the potential of the Philips LED-based indoor positioning system and location analytics. It’s clear that shoppers want and expect these innovations, and we have an unmatched ability to deliver end-to-end systems and services that empower retailers to deliver them.”
A recent Philips study revealed that more than 50% of retail consumers in the US plan to use in-store retail apps powered with location-aware features. This research identified a particular demand for location-aware retail apps for DIY customers, with usage of such apps predicted to grow from 19% today to 57% in the future.
“Philips Lighting has added a new suspended luminaire in North America to its expanding indoor positioning portfolio. In March, at the Light and Building trade show in Frankfurt, it demonstrated the ability to provide location-based services indoors to an accuracy of around 15-30cm, which greatly improves upon alternative location-based technologies such as beacons and GPS,” said Paul Bremner, Senior Analyst (Lighting) at IHS.
To support US retailers in the rollout of location-based services, Philips provides an offering in partnership with Aisle411, a leader in digital store mapping, product search and analytics. Philips also works with partners on retail app development, and provides the Philips indoor positioning software development kit, as well as technical backend and implementation support.
Can you reduce the number of high mast fixtures by up to 50% without compromising light output just by switching to LED?
Yes, when you use the new Philips Lumec HighFocus LED high mast luminaires.
With up to 103 lumens per watt, and 32,000-97,000 delivered lumens, it is possible to reduce the overall number of luminaires needed per high mast setup when compared to traditional HID technologies. This not only reduces energy-related costs but maintenance and initial project costs as well.
The Philips Lumec HighFocus high masts can reduce energy usage by up to 58% annually compared to typical HID installations and substantial CO2 savings as well.* This can make a significant impact on your bottom line.
The HighFocus high masts are also backed by a 10-year limited warranty so your crews aren’t burdened by endless and labor-intensive re-lamping cycles. Unlike many manufacturers, the life rating is based on the luminaire useful life, meaning that all LED lumen maintenance, as well as LED life, driver life, on/off cycles, burn hours, corrosion considerations, light engine PCB substrate, solder joints and more, are accounted for when determining the long-lasting power of the luminaire. This provides you with the confidence that the entire HighFocus luminaire will consistently perform today and far into the future.
Plus, by switching your HID high mast luminaires to HighFocus LED, you can achieve comparable photometric performance while cutting your luminaire quantity in half.** This means you have fewer luminaires to maintain, allowing you to do more with less!
The long LED life also means that motorists and others within the space aren’t frequently inconvenienced by maintenance-related lane or area closures. Consistent and uniform light levels from HighFocus’s specially-designed discrete LED optics also mean that anyone can confidently navigate the well-lit area with ease.
*Based on comparison between 1000W HPS luminaires (at 1150W) and HFL-276L1050NW-G1 (at 965W) with an energy rate of $0.1045/KWh. National average energy rates and other assumptions apply. Contact Philips for more details and to help you determine your savings.
** Based on photometric comparison of (8) 400W HPS Type 2 luminaires versus (4) HFL-184L1050NW-G1and (10) 400W HPS Type 5 luminaires versus (5) HFL-184L1050NW-G1 HighFocus LED luminaires. This luminaire comparison was used for the energy savings calculation.
The jury was very moved by this proposal, not only by its social relevance, but also with the idea to erect a form of memorial in honor of the migrants who have perished at sea while fleeing the war. The use of light as a landmark, like a lighthouse, becomes pragmatic, symbolizing an unprecedented international social crisis.
Marc-André Carignan Jury member
Hope you enjoy reading our interview with two dynamic and talented architects from Greece, 2nd prize winners of this year’s CLUE Competition.
Tell me about yourselves, your career and your education.
Our team is composed from two young architects.
Antonis Athanasiou_ I have a 5-year professional degree in Architecture from the University of Patras. When I joined the Department of Architecture, I realized that the training of an architect involves much more than art, it is also about technology, social sciences and many more. After five years of studies at the University of Patras, I came to understand that architecture had to “belong” to a place and a culture and as such it affects and guides our experiences. I have a special passion for lighting design and the way it affects the design process. During my studies I had the chance to work as an intern at a Greek architectural studio in Athens. At the moment me and my teammate Maria participate in architectural competitions, collaborating with other architectural studios or on our own.
Maria – Chrysoula Akrivou_ I have also a 5-year professional degree in Architecture from the University of Patras. After my graduation I had the opportunity to study in depth the field of the landscape architecture to acquire a better understanding of landscape design topics by attending a four-month professional development program on urban regeneration, with emphasis on green infrastructures. My participation to the program further increased my awareness and involvement with environmental considerations and landscape issues, that form the broader frame of my current research interest. I have worked as an intern at a Greek architectural studio in Athens and now I am currently collaborating with Antonis participating in different architectural competitions.
Where does your interest in lighting design come from?
During our studies we realized that light and architecture have a strong connection. This was also the reason why Antonis chose to make a research thesis concerning urban lighting design. The design of urban lighting presents a discipline that aims to improve the aesthetics and quality of public space. Through a series of examples and theories his research analyzed the way lighting is used as a tool of design on the three scales of the urban plan: urban design of cities, public spaces, and the facades of buildings. Finally, we both believe that light is a part of architecture and a tool to highlight the interaction between the space and the user.
Why did you choose to participate in the Interface themed CLUE Competition?
The fact that CLUE’s Competition theme involved the use of light to highlight the Genius Loci design principle aroused our interest in the way that light and topos interact with each other. We felt the need to explore a different aspect of landscape design that acquires a better understanding of the theoretical approach of the Genius Loci. Our team perceived this theme as a chance to combine the spirit of the light and human life and highlight them throughout the landscape design process.
Can you share with us your initial idea behind this concept of Lightening a Modern Odyssey and what is the Lighius loci aspect of this project?
Shelter and light are fundamental elements of architecture. The first is concerned with protection from natural elements; the second with the creative and sometimes spiritual interaction between the man-made and the natural worlds. While we were witnessing the general refuges problem that Europe and especially Greece was facing during the last year, we felt urged to find a solution in order to help all in this desperate situation. Our goal was to combine these two fundamental elements through the design process to envision an installation that could become a temporary solution to this problem. We were focusing on a concept, the priority of which was the use of light as a tool of rescue for human lives.
Do you think that your proposal could become a reality?
Our goal was to construct an installation, which does not necessary implement a utopic vision, but would be based on existing technological attainments. The materials that we chose to use are already developed on the market, so we firmly believe that our proposal could become a reality.
What were your motivations for Lightening a Modern Odyssey?
More than four years of armed conflict in Syria have caused millions of people to leave their homes in search of a safe haven. Fleeing for their lives, refugees are forced to leave all that they have behind. At least 800 people have died or vanished in the Aegean Sea since the start of 2015, as a record of more than 1 million refugees-migrants entered Europe. About 85% of them crossed to the Greek islands from nearby Turkey. The part of the Aegean Sea between the coastline of Turkey and the Greek islands has become a place of sacrifices.
Therefore, we aimed to indicate how the architecture design can give a solution to such a problem sensitizing the human response. This new topos presents its unique genius loci and the light becomes a landmark for the lost lives.
Please tell us more about the operational aspect of your installation. How does it work?
The main feature is a polygonal linear vertical hallow structure, covered with concrete panels. It is a rigid floating installation that uses the daylight, through solar panels, which are attached to the concrete top, producing enough power to supply the two main sources of light. The first source is on the base of this structure and its beams of light shape a cross on the sea’s surface, oriented on the x and y axis and can be seen in plan view. The second one is placed on the upper level of the installation and uses a beam of light oriented on the z axis in order to be seen from distance. Both of the sources function as a rescue sign for the refuges who can approach it and find a temporary shelter in the four parallel planes, which are placed within the empty volume of the of the installation. Meanwhile, the sources of light alert the rescuers in order to indicate that humans’ lives are in danger. At the same time light converts the installation into a memorial for the lost lives.
How do you see lighting design evolving on a long-term basis?
An architect has to explore the role and use of light in space and gain a better understanding of this intangible and free material, which will lead him to a better architecture and, ultimately, improve the quality of life. We believe that light is one of the main tools that is involved in the design process and the successful lighting design starts with the analysis of the functional requirements of the space.
How do you see your professional career evolving?
We are both interested in landscape architecture and we would like to delve into this field. A master program in this field is one of our future plans, but until then we are trying to broaden our knowledge.
Antonis_ After completing the master program in Landscape Architecture I would like to join different leading architectural office teams in order to gain knowledge and experience in that specific field. Finally, my goal is that one day I would see myself as an experienced architect with my own personal design methods owning an architectural office.
Maria_ I would really like to travel all over the world and collaborate with different architectural offices expanding my horizons on the different architectural design methods. I believe that I will have fulfilled my goals when I will have my own architectural office and my drawings will be materialized.
There is a general misconception that a connected lighting system simply means lighting fixtures connected to one another and to some sort of lighting control—a switch, a dimmer, a digital controller, whatever. That’s a lighting system, for sure, but “connected” has a special meaning, one that we have borrowed from the Internet of Things (IoT).
In conventional lighting systems, communication is one-way: from the control source to the luminaires. But in a connected lighting system that relies on an IP network, communication is two-way: responding to commands and also sharing information. This all happens through a highly secure, high bandwidth Ethernet network.
Philips Envision Manager is used to listen to the communication; light points can be monitored, viewed and controlled in real-time from the Envision Manager dashboard, and data can be stored and used to analyse trends and patterns. This affords deeper insight into building usage and greater control over the distribution and consumption of resources.
Increased quality of your light – create the correct light for every office area, to suit modern flexible working
Improved operationalefficiency – save energy through dimming, scheduling and presence detection, optimized cleaning schedules and better space utilisation
Enhanced employee wellbeing, satisfaction and productivity by offering personalized comfort and control via a smartphone app
Easy integration, to reduce your carbon footprint, enhance your brand image and increase the value of your facility
Here are some ways connected lighting uses data to deliver value beyond illumination:
Connected luminaires: data for operational insight
Lighting levels, heating, cooling and cleaning can be reduced in low occupancy areas -saving time, money and energy. Connected lighting thus supports businesses who wish to achieve the highest green building certification ratings and maximum energy savings.
Connected spaces: data for personalized experience
Lighting in offices has a profound effect on workers’ well-being and vitality, influencing daily productivity. Connected lighting offers individual, personalized control of environments, creating a much more pleasant and comfortable workplace.
Connected software: data for real-time monitoring and historical reporting
With real time occupancy data and trends over time, facility manager can schedule for an entire floor shutdown during off-peak times or reschedule any maintenance activities if there is a last minute change in space occupancy.
Connected landscape: data for the new digital ecology
Connected lighting systems can integrate with other systems in a building or city, creating new synergies and efficiencies, and making lighting an integral part of the new digital ecology. In the Internet of Things, this is called the system of systems.
Here is a video of a typical day in the connected world. See how connected lighting systems are transforming home life, work life, shopping, and recreation today.
When you fly at night, there is something magical about the sight of the cities and road lights down below. Instinctively, we know: where there is human activity, there is light. And there is growing scientific evidence that lighting does much more than simply provide illumination. Human centric lighting can connect us, make us feel good and be better at what we do.
Researchers have found that light meets both visual and non-visual needs – and understanding this interaction has opened up a new realm of applications. These insights help us develop commercial lighting solutions that are targeted at enhancing vision, well-being, and performance by applying an in-depth knowledge of science, customers and user needs.
In The Human factor in lighting designs you will see how awareness and scientific evidence that people need light for their health and well-being plays an essential role in creating attractive LED-based value-to-customer propositions that go well beyond energy saving.
Join this webinar and discover how science-based lighting designs can benefit human physiology and psychology.
In 2003, Philips Lighting, together with LUCI (Lighting Urban Community International), established the City.People.Light Awards. The goal? To reward all lighting professionals who work on urban lighting projects that maximize sustainability, improve the quality of life of citizens, and enhance the visitor experience. Back for its 14th year, entries for the 2016 City.People.Light contest are now open.
Over the past 13 years, dozens of cities across the globe have been recognized and rewarded for improving livability through the use of light. Each year the contest elects three winners, which are selected by a jury consisting of independent lighting professionals and city representatives from around the world. The first prize recipient receives an award and a check for €10,000, and second and third place receive official awards. This year the award ceremony will take place November 2-6 2016 in Seoul, South Korea during the LUCI Annual General Meeting.
Along with the three selected winners, there is also a People’s Choice Award, which is determined through online voting. Voting is open to anyone who is interested and will take place this year on the Philips Lighting website in September.
In addition, two projects will receive special mention in the following categories:
Empowering cities for people with connected lighting solutions
Best lighting design
Regardless of winning stance, all participants of City.People.Light are offered a global engagement platform to communicate with other lighting professionals and globally showcase their project.
For more details regarding the awards, prizes, and entry criteria, visit the City.People.Light web page.
Do you know of an urban project that would qualify for the 2016 City.People.Light Awards? Add your city to the growing list of winning urban environments and enter the project here
Be sure to stay connected and follow us on social media to see who will win this year!
Video – City.People.Light award 2015 – overview of the lighting projects submitted in 2015
The AIA Convention 2016 takes place this week in Philadelphia from May 19-21. The architecture and design event offers an impressive lineup of celebrity speakers, educational city tours, workshops and seminars and nearly 800 exhibitors. This year’s theme is “Where technology and creativity come together to create what’s possible”.
Here are a few of the cost effective and creative solutions Philips Lighting will have on display at booth 3839.
Our OneSpace luminous ceiling will be installed over our reception area. This made-to-measure luminous ceiling panel combines state-of-the-art lighting and acoustic technology in a sleek-looking luminaire. OneSpace will liberate you from the constraints of conventional ceiling design. Designers will be able to transform any interior into one cohesive space, with beautiful homogeneous light.
PureGlow Intelligent Color Powercore RGBAexcels in areas where traditional linear luminaires are impractical. With its compact size and extremely short mixing distance, PureGlow delivers exceptionally high- quality light for a wide range of interior applications from cove to wall-washing to backlighting.
Philips Color Kinetics ActiveSite is the first ever cloud-hosted connected lighting system for remotely monitoring, managing, and maintaining architectural LED lighting installations. ActiveSite protects your brand and lighting system investments by ensuring optimal lighting system performance.
The award-winning SoftView LED parking garage luminaire by Philips Gardco will also be featured in the outdoor section of our booth. SoftView uses edge lit technology, where LED light is transmitted through the edge of a guide panel. This creates uniform indirect illumination that increases visual comfort without compromising performance or exposing viewers to harsh glare. SoftView parking garage luminaires increase a feeling of openness in the space, without the gloomy cave effect that may make some garage users feel unsafe.
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The Power over Ethernet (PoE) / Tunable White Ceiling with Envision Manager will also be on display. Power over Ethernet (PoE) based connected lighting makes integration of data, monitoring, and management of the lighting system fast and easy – delivering light beyond illumination. With PoE, not only power and data can be delivered for the luminaire over a standard Ethernet cable but it also allows the lighting system to be merged with the IT system. Like a computer, each luminaire has a unique IP address and can be individually monitored and managed.
The AIA Convention 2016 is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn more about a variety of Philips connected lighting solutions.
Drop by booth 3839 for a demonstration. Our experts who will be happy to continue the conversation on Philips connected lighting. Learn more about our brands at www.philips.com/beInspired.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing the way of life as we know it, and the revolution is happening right above your head. Low-voltage building system devices and LED lighting with advanced, embedded sensors are now converging on a single IP network and being powered by advanced power over Ethernet (PoE) technologies. Now, these trends are reshaping buildings and workspaces as the Cisco Digital Ceiling becomes the next frontier in the IoT that allows connected systems to collect and analyze data, enabling new levels of building intelligence. This webcast will explain the Cisco Digital Ceiling advantage, connected PoE-enabled LED lighting and how best to leverage a unified network infrastructure to drive new experiences and better business outcomes for maximum profitability.
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Presentation 1: Cisco Digital Ceiling: Creating New Workplace Experiences (Luis Suau)
In commercial indoor environments of all shapes and sizes, the Digital Ceiling is becoming the central platform for extending the benefits of the Internet of Things (IoT) throughout facilities by converging multiple building networks—lighting, heating and cooling, IP video, IoT sensors and much more—on a secure and intelligent network platform. This presentation explains how the Digital Ceiling combines the latest innovations in smart IoT devices and sensors with PoE and UPOE to provide lower-cost, more efficient buildings and transform user experiences that improve productivity, safety and comfort.
Presentation 2: Connected PoE LED: Value Beyond Illumination (Keith Moreman)
One of the fastest ways to create a Digital Ceiling is through a building’s lighting network. Lights are everywhere and often spaced within 8 feet of each other. This presentation will explain how connected LED lighting systems can integrate a variety of IoT sensors—from proximity, occupancy and daylight harvesting, to temperature and carbon dioxide—to change the way we think about the modern workplace environment. It will also discuss the benefits of a PoE-enabled LED lighting deployment and how it makes it easier than ever to bring the IoT to office buildings.
Presentation 3: Intelligent Building Infrastructure: Connecting the Digital Ceiling (Bob Allan)
The physical cabling infrastructure that supports the Cisco Digital Ceiling by converging low-voltage building networks must ensure maximum reliability and performance for PoE-enabled lighting and IoT devices both now and in the future. This presentation will take a look at best practices for designing and deploying a unified converged network that reduces both capital expense and operating expense to maximize profitability in Cisco Digital Ceiling deployments.
Please join us for the June 2nd webcast sponsored by Cisco, Philips Lighting and Siemon to better understand the benefits and best practices of a Cisco Digital Ceiling deployment. A Q&A portion will also take place allowing participants to interact with each of the presenters.
Communicating does not appear too difficult. There are many devices available to send data to everyone. The biggest challenge is to get the right information to the right person. In the last decades technology provided many new ways of communicating this field. With digital screens and mobile devices an overload of data is presented to the receiver, hoping the receiver picks up the right piece.
With signage we see the same issues. Big offices, hotels, convention centers, airports, all have different ways of trying to help the guests to find the meeting room, restaurant or gate. Digital technology has changed the field, but did it help?
I am not the expert on what kind of information is needed, nor the expert on wayfinding. What I have learned from all my meetings with end users, architects and users: there is an opportunity where our technology might have some answers….
One of the problems is the fact that the information or guidance we need is cluttered by the information we do not need. This means that we are distracted, confused even with information overload. Only showing relevant information at the right moment would improve the situation.
Another challenge is the location. We use the vertical plain to communicate. A screen, signs hanging from the ceiling, a pole with arrows, etc. At some locations you can see flooring that is used to guide people. Using colors, lines, different materials because people have a tendency to follow the path set out for them.
Luminous Carpets is providing building blocks to link to both ideas. One is that the solution is programmable and can be used to only show right information at the right time. And if you don’t have information to share, it is invisible, not cluttering. The location is the second key element of this communication tool. We use the floor. People have a tendency to look at the floor when walking. Not only because they are looking at their smartphone, but also because they do not want to trip or step on something. Using dynamic lighting ensures people will pay attention to the message, the directions or other info.
Together with Four Winds Interactive, an expert on digital communication we designed a solution for their office to showcase the possibilities of Luminous Carpets. Entering the office you will be first confronted with the animated logo of FWI, to make sure guests know where they are. The guests are then guided to the meeting room with animated arrows, where they are personally welcomed at the entrance.
We believe in partnerships. Getting the right companies and people at the table to design the experience and the best solution. FWI is our partner for North America and maybe even beyond. We offer the innovative building block, FWI will improve your customer and guest experience.
Did you know that May 2016 marks Philips’ 125th anniversary? A milestone that is worth commemorating. Over the past century Philips has transformed unexpected opportunities into meaningful innovations. It is this history that will serve as Philips’ inspiration for the next 125 years.
To celebrate this special occasion a new interactive exhibition entitled the ‘Innovation and you’ Experience opened on May 14th in the Philips Museum in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
This new experience gives visitors – both young and old – a clear and spectacular insight into the future and the role that modern technology will play. It shows how innovations in the field of healthcare and lighting are helping to improve the lives of billions of people all over the world.
How can digitalization help doctors make a definitive diagnosis? How can body-related data, such as height and weight, help us understand diseases or enable us to predict epidemics? How can networks improve safety on the street? The ‘Innovation and you’ Experience is unique in Eindhoven. Thanks to interactive displays that respond instantly to the individual visitor, you can experience for yourself how modern technology is changing our lives.
Lighting being omnipresent in the Anatomy of a Connected PoE lighting Installation building provides a unique infrastructure to not only gather data pertaining to the space but also share that information with various sub systems in the building to uncover insights that were previously out of reach.
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In a connected lighting system, it all starts with a luminaire which houses a smart sensor. Just like the human sensory organs (ears, eyes, nose, skin and tongue) contain receptors that gather information about the surrounding environment, these smart sensors embedded in the luminaires gather data related to the dynamics of their space – be it the analogous occupancy patterns or variability of ambient light and temperature levels. There are numerous possibilities on the type of data being collected by these smart sensors.
But all this data needs to be channeled safely to its right place. A Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology enabled switch acts as interface for this routine. Just like a human heart is necessary to provide energy to all the body tissues and uses an interlined network of blood vessels to pump blood to all
organs and body parts. A PoE technology enabled switch not only provides the necessary energy (power) to the luminaires but it also offers a high bandwidth and secured pathway for the data to be shared and merged with the building’s IT system.
On the other hand, EnvisionGateway acts as a network bridge or area controller providing logical segmentation of PoE and Dynalite devices and handles the routing of all messages in the system, linking multiple subnetworks together. This integration process is similar to the integration that takes place in the gray matter of the brain and spinal cord and is performed by interneurons, wherein many interneurons work together to form complex networks that provide the necessary processing power to
the sensory signals.
Finally the lighting data server is a storage and analytic processing warehouse which upon a specific request from a user, via the front end software, generates an analytical snapshot of the requested information. This behavior is similar to how memories are actively reconstructed from elements scattered throughout various areas of the brain by the encoding process.
Leaders from Philips Lighting will meet today with Energy Ministers attending the seventh Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM7) summit in San Francisco, where the company will announce a commitment to sell more than two billion1 energy efficient LED light bulbs by 2020. Reaching this goal is estimated to save an amount of energy equivalent to that generated by 60 medium-sized coal-fired power stations with emissions equivalent to those from 24 million cars by 2020. The company will also reaffirm its pledge to make its global operations carbon neutral by 2020 and say that it expects electricity for its US operations to be 100% from renewable sources later this year.
The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) is a forum of countries working together to accelerate the global transition to clean energy. Speaking later today at its summit in San Francisco, Bill Bien, Head of Strategy for Philips Lighting commented, “We plan to turn the agreement at the COP21 UN Climate Change Summit in Paris into tangible action. Energy efficiency is the low-hanging fruit in the fight against climate change. Delivering on this pledge will be positive for our environment as well as the global economy, resulting in energy savings of around EUR 12 billion annually by 2020 that could be invested elsewhere. The clock is ticking for humanity — action is needed now before it’s too late.”
The Philips Lighting pledge supports the Global Lighting Challenge – a campaign to deploy 10 billion high efficiency, high quality affordable light bulbs (such as LED) as soon as possible to combat climate change. The campaign was launched last December by the Clean Energy Ministerial at the COP21 UN Climate Change Summit.
At the CEM7 summit Philips Lighting will call upon other companies to follow its lead and accept the challenge of becoming a carbon neutral company. At COP21, Royal Philips pledged to become a carbon neutral company and purchase all of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020. Philips Lighting reaffirms both of these commitments and offers to share its experience and learnings with other organizations as it works to meet these challenges.
Key to achieving carbon neutrality is the use of energy from renewables and driving down carbon emissions in operations and logistics. Philips Lighting reported progress in the US where it expects electricity for its operation to be 100% carbon neutral this year thanks to a power purchase agreement from the Hidalgo Wind Farm in McCook, Texas.
“It’s gratifying to produce LED light bulbs and connected lighting systems that reduce energy consumption by up to 80% compared to conventional lighting. But we must be accountable for our own footprint too – that’s why we’re committed to being carbon neutral by the end of the decade. To do this we’ve had to re-examine everything we do: our operations, processes and supply chain. I’m pleased to report we’re well on the way to achieving this goal and last year increased our use of renewables globally to 60% 2,”said Bien.
1The more than two billion LED bulbs pledge by Philips Lighting is calculated from 2015-2020 (inclusive).
2 This figure relates to the period 2007-2015 and is in line with the information provided in the Royal Philips Annual Report 2015.
As an Electrical Distributor you may wonder how to quickly satisfy customers with a wide range of needs without overstocking? You are looking for a multi-tasker luminaire, fitting a wide variety of needs making it easy to sell but with less shelf space, right?
And as a Landscape Architect you may wonder how to get maximum performance from a landscape luminaire with minimal visual disturbance, see the light and not the luminaire, while having flexibility in the field?
As an industry, we know that landscape lighting is meant to draw attention to interesting outdoor elements, not the luminaires themselves. We can help you to achieve this goal with convenient, multi-tasking Philips Hadco FlexScape LED accent and inground line-voltage landscape luminaires. FlexScape delivers powerful luminaire performance in a small form factor that integrates seamlessly throughout your commercial landscape projects.
Any time is a good time to change! With the unique convenience of field adjustable beam patterns and lumen outputs, you can easily adapt the lighting at any time, and for any reason. Whether change is seasonal, based on special events, meant to highlight new landscape elements, or just to freshen the perspective in a space, it’s all simply possible with multitasking FlexScape LED luminaires.
With a wide 1000-3500 lumen range, dimming and long life, this multi-tasking luminaire family packs a powerful punch in a compact form factor suitable for various commercial landscape applications. The luminaires feature a voltage range of 120-277V, and also easily integrate with other 0-10V dimming systems as well as the entire Philips professional landscape lighting portfolio. Additionally, a vandal resistant switch, IP66 rating for the accent luminaire (B9) and IP67 rating for the inground luminaire (SL43), ETL listing and a five-year warranty all provide peace of mind that your landscape lighting project is created with the highest possible quality.
And if it happens that you are looking for a landscape lighting solution for residential and light commercial applications, Philips Hadco FlexScape LED low-voltage inground and accent landscape luminaires provide countless lighting outcomes to choose from.
Lightfair 2016: The experience of the CLUE 02 Competition Winner
Our first winner of the CLUE Competition had his dream come true with a trip to San Diego, California to attend Lightfair 2016.
In March, The CLUE unveiled the winners of its Edition 02 International Lighting Design Contest with the theme LIGHTIUS LOCI : The spirit of light. Along with his prize money, the winner also received a stipend to travel to California to attend Lightfair International 2016,that was held on April 26 – 28 in the city of San Diego. Lightfair is the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference. No need to say that for young students like this year’s winner, it was an exciting experience to learn about the latest lighting, design and technology innovations.
The 1st prize laureate of the CLUE 02 Competition was Yeonho Lee and his team: Wooseok Jang and Donggyun Ha, from Korea. Yeonho Lee, passionate by architecture and interior design, was the one representing his team in San Diego.
« San Diego is on the other side of the world from Korea, where I live. The flight took 13 hours. As soon as I walked out of the airport doors, I could feel the air of the exotic marine city. In Korea our semester begins in March so this visit, done during the school semester, was an exhilarating experience for me because it was beyond the routine. »
It was a great opportunity for our winner, CLUE board members and even Philips representative to connect together, as Philips and CLUE are gold and silver sponsor members of the awards. The IALD Education Trust Benefit Dinner was held at the San Diego Air & Space Museum.
Yeonho Lee:
« The two board members of CLUE COMPETITION, Fabien and Serina, warmly greeted me more as more than just the person who won the competition during the Philips VIP event. I was impressed by the educational support and active donation by Philips Lighting. I enjoyed the dinner under a large plane hanging from the ceiling. It was really representative of American freedom.»
We had great discussions and a wonderful time together. CLUE received some great visibility and we had the chance to introduce the CLUE Competition to key people from different Universities that were seated at our table.
After the official schedule associated with the competition ended, Yeonho Lee took the opportunity to visit the city for a couple of days, including the Salk Institute.
« This short trip of six days passed by in the blink of an eye, but this experience will be a great enrichment for me, to dream of being a complete designer. So I would like to express my gratitude to Philips Lighting and CLUE through this article, who both rewarded me with a great experience. Thank you all. »
We hope this article will encourage young students and professionals alike to submit innovative lighting concepts for our next CLUE Competition Edition 03. Stay tuned for all the competition details on the CLUE web site as well as on their Facebook and Twitter platforms. The Philips Lighting Blog will also keep you updated on CLUE 03.
If you want to learn more on the winners of the CLUE Competition Edition 02, please read the interviews here:
Lighting the Uljanik cranes in Pula, Croatia is a wonderful example of how outdoor lighting can turn and ageing shipyard into and entertaining attraction.
Let’s take a look at this unique installation that will be celebrating it’s second anniversary next week.
At the western tip of Croatia is mild-weathered Pula, known for its shipbuilding industry and tourist spots. The bustling city and its 158-year-old Uljanik Shipyard were in need of scenic makeovers to impress the sightseers. Philips Color Kinetics illuminated the shipyard’s cranes to transform the area into a striking nighttime landscape.
Pula’s Lighting Giants were lit for the first time during Visualia, the festival of lights in collaboration with the Tourist Board of Pula. The night walk reached its luminous finale in front of thousands of visitors at the Pula seafront, with cranes being lit dynamically to the music score.
The Mediterranean city of Pula in Croatia, for example, is known by its shipyard Uljanik, one of the oldest working in the world. Uljanik, built in 1856, dominates the skyline with eight massive cranes. When the town authorities started considering relocating the shipyard, lighting designer Dean Skira came up with the idea of highlighting them instead.
The new large-scale light feature adds the vertical axis to the luminous sea horizon, creating a dynamic sculpture in the night landscape. This blend of technology and history is sensitive to the city’s past as the shipyard harbor, celebrating the generations of workmen that constituted the heart of Pula.
Uljanik and Skira technicians illuminated the cranes with 73 Philips ColorReach Powercore gen2 LED floodlights. Each light consists of 64 pieces of LED chips that can be programmed to 16 thousand different variations of color and intensity.
The lighting design can thus be adjusted for various occasions and celebrations. Blinds were used to prevent unnecessary dispersion and light pollution and to create additional diffusion effects.
In pursuit of uncluttered vision, Philips OneSpace luminous ceiling prefab introduces the feeling of natural daylight indoors. It starts with a dream, built on technology and can now transform any interior into a serene, calming space with beautiful homogeneous light that feels as good as it looks.
No light source is visible once the simple installation of OneSpace is complete… and the mounting design still allows you easy access to the building infrastructure above. It comes standard impressively thin and compact with excellent light uniformity. OneSpace prefab doesn’t just look beautiful and give you all the light you need, it has the added benefit of improving the acoustics in your space.
This state-of-the-art luminaire provides you with the confidence of meeting the highest fire safety requirements blended with a stunning aesthetic that will integrate seamlessly into your modern design.
Lighting and interior designers are always looking for lighting solutions in minimalistic spaces and for acoustic solutions in busy spaces. OneSpace prefab offers a two-in-one solution.
Philips OneSpace prefab is a stunning, minimalist luminous ceiling product that eliminates shadows and creates a brilliant, yet glare-free space. The mounting system has a safety factor of over five times higher than the weight of the panel, so is perfect for public spaces. The daylight experience created by OneSpace prefab provides amazing functional light to work, shop, dine, read… the list goes on and on.
Are you working on projects where a unique look is desired in order to differentiate the outdoor application? You want to stand out from the crowd with a striking design statement, right? And is it a challenge to find outdoor lighting solutions with minimal style and great aesthetic that still offer the performance of a roadway luminaire with the right lumen output?
You may have heard or even experienced on past projects the Philips Lumec RoadStar architectural roadway luminaires since it was originally launched in 2009. Philips Lumec outdoor luminaires embody the epitome of sophisticated aesthetics, precision engineering and uncompromising quality, and the next generation RoadStar LED architectural roadway luminaires are no exception.
With two luminaire sizes and a wide range of options, RoadStar luminaires create an unrivaled crossroad of artistic style and high-performance functionality, so your design can make a powerful impact in any outdoor area.
Now offer:
Nearly double the lumen output* than previous RoadStar generations
See how Philips Lumec RoadStar LED architectural roadway luminaires blend stylish aesthetics and high-performance in your outdoor lighting design. Contact your local Philips Lighting Sales Representative or visit www.philips.com/roadstarfor more information or to schedule a personalized demonstration.
* Based on a comparison of previous RoadStar medium luminaire, cat# GPLM 180W98LED4K-LE2 vs. new RoadStar medium luminaire, cat# GPLM-96L700NW-G2-R2S
Philips Lighting debuted its new Luminous Patterns product line at the NeoCon tradeshow for commercial interiors at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. Luminous Patterns fuses decorative patterns of light into customized architectural wall and ceiling panel systems, enabling designers to create innovative new experiences for retail, hospitality, office and healthcare applications.
Architects and interior designers have long tried to break free from the constraints of traditional light fixtures, to use light to add visual richness directly to architectural surfaces. But custom integration of such “embedded lighting” has been difficult to specify and costly to install, limiting broader adoption. Luminous Patterns solves this problem by offering a range of creative integrated lighting features, a wide selection of finishes, graphic printing, delivered in a built-to-order system: The panels arrive at the construction site ready to install, greatly reducing onsite coordination and installation costs. All points of light are digitally controlled to create a range of animated effects.
Neocon attendees were wowed with a large-scale wall installation featuring a pattern of dynamic sparkling light points with the rich golden light and playful animation of romantic candlelight. Also at the booth were samples of Luminous Patterns’ 3D graphics, which create delightful plays of light and silhouette, and brilliant graphics, which create a unique surface sparkling effect that changes as viewers shift position.
Brad Koerner, Creative Director of Luminous Patterns, delivered a one hour seminar called “Embedded Lighting: The Future of Integrating Lighting into Architectural Surfaces”. Brad looked back at the theories of mid-century lighting design to explore how contemporary designers can use embedded lighting in rich new ways; at product solutions available on the market today such as Philips Luminous Carpets, Luminous Textiles, OneSpace and Luminous Patterns; plus a peak at the future of how lighting is transforming into literally an architectural material and the implications of such a transformation.
Luminous Patterns is available in the United States beginning this summer.
