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Light in the outdoor area - Erco

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Situations<br />

Urban <strong>area</strong>s<br />

<strong>Light</strong><strong>in</strong>g urban features has become a central<br />

plann<strong>in</strong>g project for city developers and light<strong>in</strong>g<br />

designers. Turn<strong>in</strong>g places <strong>in</strong>to an experience<br />

through <strong>the</strong> use of light and giv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>m a new<br />

dimension of attractiveness is one of <strong>the</strong> key<br />

concerns focused on <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> light master plans<br />

or <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>dividual projects of many communities.<br />

A prerequisite is sufficient, glare-free ambient<br />

light<strong>in</strong>g. With this <strong>in</strong> m<strong>in</strong>d, <strong>the</strong> discussion may<br />

concentrate on qualitative aspects, <strong>the</strong> k<strong>in</strong>d<br />

of atmosphere to be created through light<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Squares become visible after dark through vertical<br />

light<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>the</strong> walls provided by washlight<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Alternatively, <strong>the</strong> facades may be ba<strong>the</strong>d <strong>in</strong><br />

a light that appropriately underl<strong>in</strong>es <strong>the</strong> architectural<br />

characteristics of <strong>the</strong> structures. Accent<br />

light<strong>in</strong>g highlights specific details on <strong>the</strong> square<br />

or <strong>the</strong> facades. An <strong>in</strong>conspicuous design and<br />

carefully chosen mount<strong>in</strong>g locations prevent<br />

<strong>the</strong> lum<strong>in</strong>aires from disrupt<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> scene dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>the</strong> day. A well-coord<strong>in</strong>ated light<strong>in</strong>g concept<br />

for <strong>the</strong> facades surround<strong>in</strong>g a square is <strong>the</strong> basis<br />

for <strong>the</strong> implementation of a tightly controlled<br />

light<strong>in</strong>g design.<br />

Parscoop floodlights<br />

are versatile: po<strong>in</strong>ted<br />

down, <strong>the</strong>y illum<strong>in</strong>ate<br />

large <strong>area</strong>s. Mounted<br />

with <strong>the</strong>ir cover glass<br />

po<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g up, <strong>the</strong>y illum<strong>in</strong>ate<br />

ceil<strong>in</strong>gs to emphasise<br />

<strong>the</strong> height while <strong>the</strong>y<br />

emit glare-free, soft light<br />

downwards through <strong>the</strong><br />

diffuse reflection.<br />

Tesis wallwashers with<br />

special light<strong>in</strong>g technology<br />

provide a highly<br />

uniform light distribution.<br />

Their design, which<br />

allows <strong>the</strong>m to project<br />

slightly above <strong>the</strong> mount<strong>in</strong>g<br />

plane, results <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>m<br />

emitt<strong>in</strong>g light beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g<br />

right at <strong>the</strong> mount<strong>in</strong>g<br />

plane.<br />

Beamer projectors are<br />

ideal for accentuat<strong>in</strong>g<br />

objects. Available <strong>in</strong> different<br />

versions with base<br />

or mount<strong>in</strong>g plate and<br />

with accessories, <strong>the</strong>y<br />

allow for many mount<strong>in</strong>g<br />

options.<br />

Tesis recessed <strong>in</strong>-ground<br />

lum<strong>in</strong>aires provide different<br />

light distributions<br />

from both <strong>the</strong> round and<br />

square hous<strong>in</strong>g forms.<br />

Consistently discreet <strong>in</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong>ir appearance and<br />

with a high level of visual<br />

comfort, <strong>the</strong>y are ideal for<br />

creat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g and<br />

varied light<strong>in</strong>g concepts.<br />

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