It’s all about finding balance. Conclusion:
I think what it comes down to is that there is no single right or wrong answer, and that the rate of evolution within our industry means a ‘one size fits all’ approach, whether standards, contracts or technology may not be the right way to do things. Certainly the events over the last couple of years have taught us that change is inevitable, and actually the town centres we are lighting today may be residential areas tomorrow.
So, maybe we need to think a little differently about how we approach things so we can take a more holistic approach.
• If we need to provide lighting, do we understand the users and tasks? Remember, we’re lighting for people. • Do we understand ecological concerns and how be can balance with the needs of the people we’re providing lighting for • Do we understand the context of the lighting within the space and the services around – eg mobility, security? • Are we using technology as an intrinsic part of the scheme, or because it’s ‘new’? It needs to support the scheme and deliver value. • Is the scheme sustainable, because it can adapt to both changing standards and changing uses
Fundamentally it’s about great design…
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