The new ERCO Program 2012 is out!You can find out everything about both the new and the well-established lighting tools here in the Light Scout and also in the new ERCO Program, available as PDF or on paper.
January 2012
ERCO specialises in producing engineering hardware and software for architectural lighting. First and foremost, we see ourselves as selling light, not luminaires. That's why we call ourselves: ERCO, the Light Factory.
ECE Center Thier-Galerie
Economic factor and civic statement: the new "Thier-Galerie" shopping centre in Dortmund's city centre. ERCO LED lighting tools underline its striking appearance.
New functions in the Light Scout 2012
Along with innovative new products, 2012 will bring with it a number of new functions in the Light Scout which will make planning with ERCO even more efficient and productive.
New structure for Guide section
The Guide in the Light Scout is a collection of interactive knowledge modules illustrating architectural lighting - it is now even more clearly arranged with a new navigation and presentation of the content.
Select products via types of illumination
The guidance provided on types of illumination offers further perspectives as a useful tool for the designer, based on ERCO's philosophy of "light, not luminaires".
Light index Indoor area
Light index Outdoor area
The art of illuminating art
Museum lighting is one of ERCO's key areas of expertise. The new introductory page for projects of this nature provides comprehensive information on methods and lighting tools along with a range of other links to the Light Scout.
Lighting with LEDs - Basics of optoelectronics
The film documents how ERCO introduces the latest LED technology in architecture and gives insight into the design, development and production of the LED lighting tools. We hear from people who contribute to a successful technology change at ERCO.
ERCO on Facebook
Network yourself with ERCO - on the world's most popular social-media platform, Facebook.
Careers at ERCO
We are looking for the most able minds for the lighting industry - people who take a pride in their work and who inspire others around them to be the best. Why not find out more about the working environment at ERCO and the carrier opportunities we offer?
Lighting with LEDs - all information now collated online
LEDs and their specifically designed lighting technology are revolutionising architectural lighting. Full information on LED technology and products is now available in collated and concise format at: www.erco.com/led
Product range
Lighting controlsProgram
Features search
Indoor Lighting Product range index
Features search
Outdoor LightingProduct range index
Features search
ERCO´s lighting control systems, indoor luminaires and outdoor luminaires constitute an extensive range of lighting equipment for comprehensive, architectural lighting solutions.
Innovations
Índoor luminaires, new Products 2012
Outdoor luminaires, new Products 2012
"tune the light" - this guiding principle expresses our continuous quest for optimum solutions for architectural lighting. We see the process of innovation as the transformation of technology into culture.
Light BoardIntroduction
New articles for 2012
The Light Board range includes LED surface-mounted and recessed spotlights for different lumen outputs.
OptonIntroduction
New articles for 2012
Opton provides economical and flexible solutions particularly for the retail sector.
CantaxIntroduction
New articles for 2012
The Cantax range already features the second generation of LEDs.
Quintessence double-focus downlights with LEDIntroduction
New articles for 2012
Discreet general lighting of rooms with high ceilings now also possible with LEDs.
Cylinder surface-mounted and pendant luminairesIntroduction
New articles for 2012
LED technology for efficient visual comfort - also mountable as a pendant luminaire using optional accessories.
LED indoor luminairesNew articles for 2012
Efficient Spherolit lens technology for effective lighting
LED lightingThe breakthrough of LED technology currently being experienced in architectural lighting is probably the biggest development in lighting technology for decades.
Introduction
LED products in the indoor area
LED products in the outdoor area
LED outdoor luminairesNew articles for 2012
Extension of the product ranges adding the latest state-of-the-art LED technology
Select products via types of illuminationLight index Indoor area
Light index Outdoor area
The guidance provided on types of illumination offers further perspectives as a useful tool for the designer, based on ERCO's philosophy of "light, not luminaires".
Ambient Lighting Light index Indoor area
Accentuation Light index Indoor area
Washlighting Light index Indoor area
Wallwashing Light index Indoor area
Orientation Lighting Light index Indoor area
Open area lighting Light index Outdoor area
Accentuation Light index Outdoor area
Washlighting Light index Outdoor area
Wallwashing Light index Outdoor area
Orientation Lighting Light index Outdoor area
Facade lighting Light index Outdoor areaProjects
Illuminating shopsThe overview page provides approaches and examples of diverse and efficient lighting solutions to present clothing in a professional light and develop a fitting image for the brand.
Lighting tools from the ERCO product range add scenic lighting to architecture all around the world, in buildings of every kind. We present exemplary lighting applications and interesting architecture, ranging from museums to private residences and from boutiques to factories.
Overview Projects
Guide
New structure for Guide sectionThe Guide in the Light Scout is a collection of interactive knowledge modules illustrating architectural lighting - it is now even more clearly arranged with a new navigation and presentation of the content.
The Guide section provides thorough information on everything from the physical bases of lighting to suggested solutions for concrete lighting situations an encyclopaedia of architectural lighting. The knowledge modules make use of the interactive possibilities offered by the Internet, e.g. for illustrating time-dependent phenomenon, experiments or contrasts between alternative solutions.
To allow the guide contents to be read offline and to be forwarded, chapters of the guide are now also available for downloading in PDF format.
Guide overview
- Projects
- Museums
- Illuminating museums
- Exhibitions and galleries
- Sacred buildings and monuments
- Residential houses and flats
- Retail, fashion and textiles
- Illuminating shops
- Retail, other
- Shopping centres
- Cars and other vehicles
- Urban area, countryside and garden
- Traffic, train stations and airports
- Education, health and administration
- Theatre, cinema and conference
- Theatre, cinema and conference
- Hotels, restaurants, gastronomy
- Offices, agencies and medical practices
- Banks and insurance companies
- Industry
- Guide
- Basics
- Designing with light
- Indoor lighting
- Outdoor lighting
- Lighting control
- Lighting technology
- Simulation and calculation
- Glossary