September 15, 2011

When being eco-responsible becomes a way of life

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UrbanScape and MetroScape are made of first rate recycled aluminum which does not affect their strength and durability. In addition, we have reduced by 23 % the weight of the luminaires just by making better choices in terms of look and design. This way, we reduce transportation costs and we also facilitate on site the installation. [...]

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Monique Cousineau AUTHOR: Monique Cousineau | CATEGORY: Design

September 8, 2011

The talent that makes state-of-the-art LED luminaires possible

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There are many sources of inspiration when designing this type of product. You think of a flower budding or a diamond in its setting. You also think of sleek and fluid lines of certain brands of cars, etc. We know our customers and we know that architects love the clean lines without any kind of frills. And on the other hand, municipalities like nostalgic forms. [...]

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Jean-François Duquette AUTHOR: Jean-François Duquette | CATEGORY: Design

July 28, 2011

The Oval series for style and versatility

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The Oval is one of those new product series. It is contemporary in its looks, with its oval luminaire and oval poles. It comes in four different models, that can suit different locations but still have the same family resemblance. It was created with the goal of having a contemporary and enhancing presence during the day as well as at night. The light columns and bollards do not only guide at night, they also do wonders during the day by making a path and setting limits. [...]

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Monique Cousineau AUTHOR: Monique Cousineau | CATEGORY: Design

July 21, 2011

Two students inspired by the Canadian arctic win 2nd prize in the CLU Foundation contest

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Buoyant Light would offer a solution we think would be of vital help to the community in terms of safety and quality of life, while at the same time offering researchers data that could help understand global warming and its consequences in the Canadian arctic. Inside the community Buoyant Light would enhance spaces for gathering, offer clean energy and most importantly a safe environment particularly in relation to seasonal traveling and hunting on ice. [...]

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Philips Lumec AUTHOR: Philips Lumec | CATEGORY: Technologies

May 20, 2011

The LED Domus Bollard provides state-of-the-art photometric performance

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As a specialist of lighting solutions, Philips Lumec is constantly searching for the best lighting solutions and design to fit its customers’ needs. And LED lights are exactly that: they are constantly evolving as well as the most efficient that we are using right now. One of our models in particular, the Domus Bollard DOSB1, [...]

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