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Tuesday, 24 June 2008

Sustainable London

This week-long exhibition was inspired by the latest research stating that 80% of the world's harmful greenhouse gases are derived from cities. In an attempt to meet the necessarily stringent environmental goals set to help us prevent further damage, London is being used as an example, showing how we can really make a difference.
Based around the harm that our carbon emissions are causing the UK, this exhibition is housed in three inter-connecting 'atoms' in Tooley Street from 24th -29th June and focuses on the positive aspects that we can do to reduce our carbon footprints.

From lowering water wastage to using 'greener' transportation, this free event will help you get your new eco-life sorted.

AW.

posted by Light IQ @ Tuesday, June 24, 2008  

Friday, 20 June 2008

Inspiration


Morsealphabet 1998 Photo Matthias Herrman

Occasionally one is greatly inspired by an artist. Brigitte Kowanz, a Viennese artist states the importance of light to her work; "For me, light is material and medium, omnipresent energy. Light itself is information and at the same time a carrier of information. It is the basis for rendering all things visible; it is a means of illumination and at the same time a conceptual medium. I was drawn into the simplicity of this piece, the animation through light of what the other senses perceive through morse."
Her website www.kowanz.com illustrates the enormous breadth of work and the integration of some large scale pieces into architectural projects. I greatly look forward to keeping you abreast of her recent projects.


RW.

posted by Light IQ @ Friday, June 20, 2008  

Friday, 13 June 2008

WATTS UP? Are the new dimmable fluorescents living up to the hype?


We have been testing the new OSRAM DULUX EL DIM an energy saving lamp that you can dim from 100% to 7%. This lamp can be easily used in all lights with suitable incandescent lamp dimmers. We are pleased to say that the colour temperature, light output and smooth dimming have made it both practical and energy efficient to replace the traditional incandescent in some of our desk lamps. We have had very positive feedback from all personnel in the office and would highly recommend it!

Please see Osram's technical details below.


Product benefits:
Step-less dimming (from 100% to 7%)
Simple 1:1 exchange with E27 base
Save double the energy - with energy saving lamps and dimming
Extreme switching durability – can be switched on and off up to 500,000 times
Wattage: 20 W
Base: E27
Average life: 15 years (Average lifetime of 15,000 hours at rate of 2.7 hours daily use.)
Light color: LUMILUX Warm White


RW.

posted by Light IQ @ Friday, June 13, 2008  

Friday, 6 June 2008

Inside Out?


Pendants are a fabulous decorative addition to any room; from sleek and slender to glitzy and ornate, pendants come in all shapes and sizes to suit all styles of interior. But why should the fun stop there? The latest trend is external pendants, a concept launched by the fantastic Tom Dixon, a luminaire designer who produces a wide range of much-loved reflective bulbous fittings in finishes from dramatic copper to glimmering steel. His most recent offering is 'Blow', an IP65 pendant suitable for the garden and other external spaces, available in his trade mark colour of reflective copper. These pendants can be hung individually or in clusters; under a tree, trellis or patio shade, adding a decadent touch to those summer-time soirees. Apart from their aesthetic appeal, these eye-catching luminaries are also 100% energy efficient as they contain a 9w compact fluorescent lamp with a 10,000 hour life. So there's absolutely no excuse not to gather these up and sprinkle them about your garden immediately.


Abby

posted by Light IQ @ Friday, June 06, 2008  

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