What lights for an apartment complex?

What lights for an apartment complex?

The light in the apartment complexes is very often neglected. Some spaces do not have adequate lighting, which can be expensive in energy. It can also be complicated to find the right lighting layout. The best way to understand whether or not it is useful to renew a building's lighting is to analyze the costs and benefits of this potential renewal.

Which lights are suitable for an apartment complex?

Stairs:

The apartment complexes are composed of different spaces: staircases, entrances, gardens, garages etc. For this reason, it is crucial to carefully choose the type of luminaire to install and their positioning. For stairwells and entrances, we recommend installing bulkhead LEDs on walls or ceilings. These luminaires have high protection against dust and moisture (IP). Indeed, in these spaces, it is very common to find a lot of dust affecting the quality of the light. With regard to recessed lights, we suggest LED spotlights. These sources of light create a welcoming and modern atmosphere. These spots also diffuse a reliable light, united, consuming little energy. It is important to ensure that the amount of light emitted is sufficient. For example, in entries, a minimum of 50 lux is required. However, if there is activity in the building, make sure you have a minimum of 500 lux. For light in general, it is important to ensure accessibility and appropriate security.

What light for an elevator?

To ensure good visibility in an elevator, several options are available to you: panels, spots and tubes. All of these luminaires must provide adequate light not only for residents but also for regular maintenance operations. For this purpose, we recommend a light of 100 lux. In addition, you must take into account that the light will be on whenever the elevator is used. This means that LED lights are the best choice. Having a longer life cycle, these lights will reduce drastically maintenance costs. In addition, LED technology allows you to have a light on, instantly, available in several light colors

Why choose luminaires equipped with detectors?

There are different types of detectors: motion detectors, high frequency, twilight and much more. All of these detectors will provide you with a lot of benefits. For interior lighting, you can save a lot by choosing a motion detector. A high-frequency detector will allow you a wider field of action and a 360 ° coverage. Thus, it will no longer be necessary to waste your time in choosing the appropriate time for the start of the light. The light will turn on automatically when needed.

Why choose luminaires with emergency lighting?

The power outages are generally less and less frequent. However, these still occur every day. In order to avoid critical situations when a power failure occurs, it is convenient to be equipped with an emergency light. It will guarantee the safety of the building. In a stairwell, an emergency light may remain on for several hours. No matter what situation you are in, emergency lighting can be helpful. On the other hand, if your professional activities take place in a building, you must, according to the European standard EN 12464-1, equip you with emergency lighting.

Why are LED lights better suited in an apartment complex?

Nowadays LED lighting is recommended for the quality of its light, but also for the energy savings it allows compared to other light sources. Indeed, LEDs have a higher purchase price. However, taking into account the life cycle as well as the annual savings realized, the investment is always profitable. LEDs will save up to 90% energy in your apartment complex. Compared to incandescent, halogen or fluorescent lights, LEDs do not waste energy by emitting heat. This represents a double advantage, you will save energy, you will be sure not to damage your lighting with heat.