Lighting & Automation Design for Modern Buildings

Integrated lighting and automation solutions that combine architectural intent, visual comfort, energy performance and intelligent control.

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Exterior view of a modern building with illuminated rectangular archways in a repeating pattern at night.

Furniture display section in a store with chairs, sofas, tables, and home decor items.

Modern commercial building with landscaped front yard and parked cars, illuminated by exterior lighting at dusk.

What We Do

Lighting & Automation Across the Project

We develop integrated lighting and automation solutions that combine architectural intent, visual comfort, energy performance and intelligent control. From concept and detailed design to coordination and construction, we create systems that are practical, efficient and tailored to how each building is used.

A sunny park with a paved walkway, several flagpoles with flags, tall trees, benches, street lamps, and a mountain range in the background under a blue sky with white clouds.

Interior of a restaurant or cafe with hanging amber-colored pendant lights, greenery, and decorative dried plants.

Interior of a modern cafeteria or dining area with white tables, chairs in various colors, large pendant lights, a wall with decorative drawings of food items and words, large windows allowing natural light, and ceiling-mounted air conditioning units.

Ceiling with parallel modern LED light strips and black beams, surrounded by metal shelves with green plants and decorative elements.

Lighting design developed around the architecture, spatial use, visual comfort and intended atmosphere of each space.
Lighting for façades, entrances, pathways, landscape areas and external spaces, balancing appearance, safety and functionality.
Emergency lighting design for escape routes, open areas and other spaces requiring emergency illumination.
Dimming, sensors, switching, scene setting, scheduling and automated control strategies designed around the way the building is used.
Integration of lighting and control systems with smart building, BMS and other automation systems where required.
Illuminance, uniformity and other calculations used to verify lighting performance and support the design.
Lighting solutions for architectural features, hospitality, commercial, public and other specialist applications.
Efficient lighting systems and control strategies designed to reduce energy consumption while maintaining the required performance.
Coordination of luminaires, controls, ceilings, electrical supplies, architectural details and other building systems.

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Lighting & Automation Design Considerations

Good lighting and automation design requires more than selecting luminaires and controls. We consider how the systems will perform, interact with the architecture and respond to the way the building will be used.

Visual Comfort & Glare

We consider glare, luminaire positioning, optics and viewing conditions to create comfortable and functional spaces.

Illuminance & Uniformity

We assess required lighting levels and distribution according to the function and characteristics of each space.

Colour Temperature & Colour Rendering

We consider colour temperature, colour rendering and light quality according to the architectural and functional requirements.

Lighting Controls & Zoning

We develop appropriate zoning, switching, dimming, sensors and control strategies to provide flexibility and efficient operation.

Automation & Integration

We coordinate lighting controls with smart building, BMS and other automation systems where required.

Energy Performance

We consider lighting power, control strategies and operating patterns to support efficient energy use.

Architectural Coordination

We coordinate luminaires and controls with ceilings, finishes, furniture, façades and other architectural elements.

Maintenance & Accessibility

We consider access, replacement, cleaning and maintenance requirements throughout the design.

Emergency Requirements

We consider emergency lighting and associated requirements as part of the overall lighting strategy.

WHAT WE DELIVER

Our lighting and automation documentation provides the information required to coordinate, specify, tender and construct the systems as part of the wider building design.

Coordinated lighting layouts showing luminaire positions, types, circuits, controls and relevant installation information.
Illuminance, uniformity and other relevant calculations supporting the lighting design and verification of performance.
Control layouts, switching arrangements, dimming, sensors, scenes, scheduling and automation requirements.
Schedules identifying luminaire types, quantities, performance requirements and relevant technical information.
Control strategies and technical information for integration with smart building, BMS and other automation systems.

Performance and technical requirements for luminaires, drivers, controls, sensors and associated equipment.
Detailed drawings and information for specialist lighting applications, architectural features and installation requirements.
Tender drawings, specifications, schedules and technical information required for contractor pricing and procurement.
Lighting quantities, cost estimates and technical information supporting budgeting, procurement and tender evaluation.
Coordination with architectural and engineering disciplines, review of technical submissions, responses to technical queries and support during construction.

A retail store with a yellow and black storefront named 'epic,' selling smartphones and electronics inside a shopping mall, with a glass entrance and people browsing.

Interior of a modern living room with large glass sliding doors, a green sofa with pillows, a blue velvet armchair, a wooden coffee table with decorative items, and a black and purple ceiling feature with built-in lighting.

Inside a busy coffee shop with customers and staff, featuring warm lighting, exposed brick wall, high large windows, and a decorated holiday wreath on the wall.

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