Importance of sustainable lighting
The importance of sustainable lighting continues to influence the design of both residential and commercial buildings.
Importance of sustainable lighting
Detail Lighting has advocated sustainable lighting innovation and design for many years.
In the UK, buildings account for around 20% of total carbon emissions, with 15% of electrical use being attributed to lighting. Here lies the importance of sustainable lighting in protecting the environment, and our inspiration for continuously innovating to produce the most sustainable, bespoke lighting products.
The importance of sustainable lighting is now central to the work of interior designers, architects and property developers, who we work with on a wide range of projects.
Key principles for sustainable lighting design
Key principles for sustainable lighting design include:
- The use of LED lighting
- LEDs consume around 80% less energy than traditional lightbulbs
- LEDs are fully recyclable
- LEDs don’t contain hazardous materials such as mercury
- LEDs have a longer lifespan than traditional bulbs, which means they need to be replaced less frequently. This reduces the carbon emissions involved in their manufacture.
- Maximise natural light
Sustainable lighting makes the best use of natural light. A sustainable lighting designer will be fully aware of how and when natural light enters a room before creating an artificial lighting scheme.
- The use of smart controls
Smart tools such as dimmers, timers, occupancy sensors and lighting temperature controls allow for lighting to be used as and when it is needed, rather than being constantly switched on. This gives users complete control over their carbon footprint.
- Layered lighting
Layered lighting schemes of ambient, accent and task lighting allow for greater versatility and adaptability in lighting to ensure only necessary lighting is provided at any time.
- Bespoke lighting design
Bespoke lighting schemes that are designed for a particular building or room will allow for maximum sustainability.
Repair why replace – our sustainable lighting policy
At Detail Lighting we advocate our ‘repair why replace’ sustainable lighting policy.
We encourage the repair of existing lighting products over the manufacture of new, wherever possible. This avoids generating carbon emissions that would be produced during the manufacture process, and reduces waste.
All of our products are manufactured to be serviced, upgraded, reused and refurbished. Each product is also supplied with repair and recycling instructions.
By repairing key components or upgrading to the latest specifications, embodied carbon is reduced and we are able to support our lighting products for life. This, we believe, is true sustainable lighting.
Sustainable lighting projects
Some of Detail Lighting’s sustainable lighting projects can be viewed on our website at www.detaillighting.co.uk/projects. Here, you will find a range of residential and commercial lighting design projects that are all based on sustainability.
If you would like to discuss your own upcoming sustainable lighting design project with our team, please get in touch.
FAQs
What should I do if my lighting needs to be updated?
Get in touch to see how we can help. You can call 01908 613 256 or email sales@detaillighting.co.uk.
What is your partnership with EDGE?
We’re proud of our partnership with EDGE, London’s first interior design and construction showroom dedicated to sustainability. EDGE works with some of the most sustainable and innovative brands in Europe.
Where can I see some of your sustainable lighting products?
Please visit our website or come to our London Studio – 51-52 St John’s Square, EC1V 4JL.
Can we help?
For a no-obligation chat about your architectural lighting designs, please contact us using our online form, by email at sales@detaillighting.co.uk, or by calling 01908 613256.
If you require lighting schemes for your project
get in touch with our team