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Since its inception in October 2010, our blog has had a mission to educate the public on outdoor lighting but also to support people working in the industry. Your response has been overwhelmingly positive and we are thrilled that our blog has been a good source of information for those interested in outdoor lighting. [...]
AUTHOR: Monique Cousineau | CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
February 28, 2012
SoleCity : The Outdoors Never Looked So Good
Philips Lumec understands that the identity of a city and the needs of its residents are to be taken seriously. We also know that our clients want uniformity in design, optimum style, superior performance but also energy efficient and sustainable products. For this reason, we have created SoleCity, a comprehensive line of high efficiency, outdoor LED lighting solutions with a complementary line of modern urban furniture. With SoleCity, you also have the added benefit of customizing your products for a true, one-of-a-kind look.[...]
AUTHOR: | CATEGORY: Sustainable Development
November 25, 2010
Do Full Cutoff Luminaires Really Preserve the Night Sky?
Preserving the Night Sky is a noble cause that Philips Lumec has embraced since the early 90’s. And it is in this particular interest that I dare questioning the real efficacy of full cut-off luminaires in preserving the starry firmament. Maybe we should all be thinking about this… [...]
AUTHOR: | CATEGORY: Technologies
November 18, 2010
In Response to NLPIP Streetlights for Collector Roads Addendum
The LRC report released recently has sparked some interesting and constructive debates across the Internet and the lighting industry. The LRC has published an addendum to its study on November 9th, featuring tests conducted with more recent luminaires, and released a statement on November 16th. Here’s what I think of it. [...]
AUTHOR: | CATEGORY: Design
November 17, 2010
Design and Functionality: the Challenge of Making the Perfect Luminaire
While the coming of new technologies have opened the door to new luminaire shapes and forms, manufacturers still face other challenges when creating their fixtures. Developing innovative designs, while also optimizing functionality and performance, is an art in itself. [...]
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