LED Lighting
The breakthrough of LED technology currently being experienced in architectural lighting is probably the biggest development in lighting technology for decades. ERCO plays a leading role in implementing these advances with practical LED lighting tools. The new technology opens up possibilities for realising efficient visual comfort to a previously unattainable level.
With our "tune the light" approach, we develop innovative products and methods for making, directing and controlling light, enabling designers and users alike to optimally exploit the advantages of LEDs. The aim of this overview is to explain ERCO´s specific approach and to help to shape a safe and inspirational transition into a new age of architectural lighting.
Technology for LEDs
Factors for innovative LED technology
LED applications
The latest state-of-the-art LED technology as used in ERCO tools with LEDs.
LED project overview
Contact
Comprehensive service and professional project management are an integral part of an ERCO lighting solution.
Lighting using LED
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.
Technology for LEDs
Factors for innovative LED
technology
The breakthrough of LEDs to become an important light source has
caused the focus in lighting technology to shift towards the
combination of optical and electronic elements, i.e. to
optoelectronics. ERCO´s competence in design and production in this
field is extensive. In order to create innovative products to reach
the goal of efficient visual comfort, technologies and processes
are continuously being developed throughout the LED´s value-adding
chain. Optoelectronic competence means mastering all the new
challenges with excellence: from electronic component heat
management to the development of efficient optical systems and from
optimising control gear and digital interfaces to developing the
corresponding tools in the control software.
By using dedicated PCB layouts equipped with carefully selected LED binnings, ERCO ensures that optimum luminous flux and colour rendition is obtained for each specific lighting task.
The optical systems for LED lighting tools are vastly different from those of conventional luminaires. ERCO designs and builds these systems in-house to ensure a perfect match, thereby allowing their full potential to be exploited in terms of efficiency and lighting quality.
ERCO places particular importance on heat management. This ensures that LED modules operate within their safe temperature range, achieving rated life and output for the specified power throughout their operational life.
LEDs require fully compatible electronic control gear. The development of electronic modules in-house gives ERCO freedom in designing the form and function of innovative lighting tools.
LEDs and digital lighting controls such as Light System DALI are truly made for each other. No other light source can be controlled as flexibly and efficiently as an LED. The user-friendly operation through lighting control allows great scope to design scenographic lighting in the sense of "tune the light", this enables the potential energy saving to be fully realised.
For rational planning and practical application, ERCO has fully integrated the LED technology into the system design of its existing product ranges. The available range of shapes, light intensity distributions, wattages and colour temperatures is suitably comprehensive.
LED applications
BSH Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte Netherlands head office, Hoofddorp. (left). Stiefelkönig shoe shop , Vienna (right).
The current status of LED technology, as implemented in ERCO's LED-based lighting tools, allows a wide range of applications in architectural settings in both indoor and outdoor areas. Successful projects with ERCO LED luminaires confirm the fundamental technical and planning concepts, making Efficient visual comfort a tangible reality.
Dior c/o Selfridges, London (left). Leica trade fair stand and gallery, Photokina 2012 , Cologne (right).
Outdoor lighting effects at the BI Norwegian Business School, Bergen.
Konserthus Stavanger square lighting. (left). Private residence, Dortmund. (right).
LED Lighting: Projects worldwide
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LED projects in the Light Scout
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LED projects illuminated by ERCO
ERCO illuminates over 1800 projects worldwide with LEDs. As early as in 2000, ERCO started working on professional LED lighting tools for orientation, accent and ambient lighting, and for efficient wallwashing.
LED Lighting: Select projects
Wiesbadener Volksbank - Private BankingWiesbadener Volksbank - Private Banking
The Private Banking department of the Wiesbadener Volksbank has found its home in a historic villa - which is scenically illuminated in prestigious fashion at night using ERCO's LED technology.
Starbucks at the AltmarktStarbucks at the Altmarkt
Starbucks - the global brand for the laid-back American approach to enjoying coffee - gets serious with the subject of sustainability: LED wallwashers and LED spotlights for efficient visual comfort.
National GalleryNational Gallery
The National Gallery in London is one of the world's most important art galleries. Its decision to go for ERCO's LED lighting makes it an even greater leading light in more ways than one.
Czartoryskich SquareCzartoryskich Square
Axis Walklight mark the steps on Czartoryskich Square in Cracow. Because the direct component of the light from the LEDs is shielded, passers-by are ensured a high level of visual comfort.
Lehmbruck-MuseumLehmbruck-Museum
Opened in 1964, this museum in Duisburg is dedicated to one of the great sons of the city - the sculptor Wilhelm Lehmbruck. Optec LED spotlights in the galleries excel in flexibility and efficiency. Brilliant light emphasises the shape of the sculptures.
Ibis Hotel FrankfurtIbis Hotel Frankfurt
The Accor Group is currently re-launching its economy hotel brand Ibis, equipped with a new design concept that includes LED wallwashers and directional luminaires for comfortable yet efficient lighting.
GANT flagship storeGANT flagship store
The GANT flagship store located in the Myslbek shopping centre in Prague exclusively uses LED lighting. Brilliant light, energy savings and long life are only some of the key advantages of efficient LED technology.
Benetton megastore Kärntner StraßeBenetton megastore Kärntner Straße
The new megastore of Italian fashion brand United Colors of Benetton in Vienna is presenting itself in an aesthetically and technically innovative fashion - illuminated throughout by ERCO's LED lighting tools.
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