ERCO Learning Fundamentals

Language of Light covers the perception-orientated lighting philosophy of American architect and lighting designer Richard Kelly (1910-1977), its implications on the design process and a demonstration of its use as a simple communication tool. Language of Light also covers recent developments in lighting technology, with a focus on how to provide the optimum balance between efficiency and visual comfort. This workshop allows you to feel how different lighting effects can influence user experience and the perception of interior spaces in a flexible and interactive workshop.

3hr Workshop | 1hr Webinar | 1hr Presentation (your office)

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Vertical lighting contributes to the perception of brightness in a space and improves visual comfort. Lighting vertical surfaces in architectural spaces can significantly increase the visual impact of light across all applications. Wallwashing helps provide uniform lighting and aids orientation, accentuates the height and depth of architectural spaces, enhancing the texture of surfaces.

This Experience demonstrates different types of wallwashing and grazing vertical surfaces, and provides technical tips for selecting and arranging the right luminaires for your project.

3hr Workshop | 1hr Webinar | 1hr Presentation (your office)

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Light for Circadian Rhythm puts people and their requirements at the centre of the design process, addressing the visual, biological and emotional effects of light. We will demonstrate the ERCO approach to the perception of Architecture, Atmosphere and Activity applying Circadian Rhythm-orientated architectural lighting techniques.

In addition, we will introduce tunable white luminaires in combination with Casambi controls for the support of Circadian Rhythms.

3hr Workshop | 1hr Webinar | 1hr Presentation (your office)

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Incorporating flexibility into your lighting design helps make your spaces adaptable for different activities. In a workplace, team structure or function might change; a school may need a classroom one day and a performance space the next; your could need to install new equipment in your studio, or restructure work to meet a new challenge.

ERCO's track and luminaire system allows the installation of base build infrastructure that can host different downlight and spotlight combinations to flexibility adapt spaces as needs change. Unused fittings are simply stored away until the next time they are needed. Learn how Light for Flexible Environments helps longevity, reduces installation and operating cost, and contributes to sustainable fitout outcomes.

1hr Webinar

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Understand the distinct demands of lighting public buildings, and how smart lighting design will enhance profile and accessibility. Town halls, courthouses, libraries and council chambers are often designed with high ceilings, or within heritage structures, both of which call for special lighting considerations.

Discover how the right mix of General and Zonal lighting brings large spaces to a human scale, providing welcome, orientation and interpretation. This is particularly important in Public Buildings where visitors may be unfamiliar with their surroundings.

1hr Webinar

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Using illustrations from a number of ERCO global Case Studies, and taking advantage of the purpose-built Experience Centre, we explore the unique demands of Light for Transport Hubs.

Along with providing information and guidance, lighting in commuter hubs must help spaces feel safe, welcoming and glare-free. Lighting must be delivered effectively from architecture that often includes high ceilings and limited natural light. Learn how a good lighting plan and high quality luminaires address challenges including 24-hour operation and demanding maintenance and cleaning schedules.

1hr Webinar

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Discover the lighting principles behind an exhibition lighting system. Learn how to increase the functionality of your own lighting system with current innovations in lens technology and controls.

Plan your lighting inventory with long-term vision to accommodate the demands and complexities of an ever-changing exhibition programme. Look at different exhibition lighting formats, conservation lighting techniques and creating lighting scenes with Casambi Bluetooth lighitng controls. Experience our exhibition lighting tools firsthand in the purpose-built ERCO Experience Centre, and experiment with our latest gallery technology.

1hr Webinar

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Poorly planned outdoor lighting contributes to light pollution, which has negative implications for ecology and human biorhythms, and uses excess energy. Learn how to preserve the night sky by using the right quality and quantity of outdoor lighting.

Consider the atmosphere you want to create and the activities within the space that require light. How much light do those activities need, how do we avoid glare and ensure good visual comfort, and how can the correct placement of lights and choice of lens and direction help reduce installation and operating cost.

1hr Webinar

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Redefine residential lighting to include three categories of architectural lighting. The AAA Approach helps you to understand and explain the role of lighting in residences: enhancing the Architecture, providing light for the Activities likely to take place in each space, and creating the right Atmosphere for domestic life when natural light is not available. Explore how to select and apply the correct luminaire to achieve the desired result.

With the addition of Casambi controls, the range of possible lighting scenes is endless. Experience our residential lighting scenes firsthand. Experiment and test the latest Innovations in lighting technology.

3hr Workshop | 1hr Webinar

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