A NEW, BRIGHT WAY OF THINKING ABOUT LIGHT
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TAPPING INTO LIGHTING -INSTRUMENTS

A NEW, BRIGHT WAY OF THINKING ABOUT LIGHT

MODULAR LIGHTING -INSTRUMENTS

‘Providing the right light, in the right amount, at the right place’ is Modular’s mission statement. Living up to that mission will be easier now that Modular architectural lighting solutions are embracing the power of connected lighting.’

“We are proud, excited even, as Modular is the very first architectural lighting company worldwide to bring the power of connected lighting to high-end residential and small office, hospitality and retail environments.

A NEW ERA OF MODULAR LIGHTING Today’s consumers want to control their lifestyles and Modular wants to cater to that need. So we decided to extend our luminaires with connected lighting: lighting that includes a new dimension of intelligence - connectivity. In this way, we will allow our customers to interact with our lighting solutions, thus creating peace of mind and enhancing their wellbeing. More than that, connected lighting opens the door to smart automation: you will have access to both lighting and automation from one, single touchpoint. < Bart Maeyens, CEO, Modular Lighting...

FROM LIGHTING TO LIGHTING AUTOMATION Traditional home automation systems that connect to lights, thermostats, security cameras, blinds, etc. are known to be expensive, complex and hard to retrofit. Modular wanted its customers to smoothly interact with their lights without structural changes to e.g. the wiring. The ‘Friends of Hue’ partnership with Philips, which allows Modular to integrate connected technology into its solutions, perfectly fits the bill. Frederik Vanslambrouck, R&D Manager, Modular Lighting Instruments

“We wanted to equip our existing lighting fixtures with an easy light control solution. Connecting to Friends of Hue is a fantastic first step towards a full-blown connected Modular portfolio.

WHAT IS CONNECTED LIGHTING? Connected lighting is a whole new way of controlling and experiencing light. It allows users to easily switch their lights on and off with just one tap or swipe, even remotely, or to activate light routines. It lets them create a particular atmosphere to fit their mood, the occasion or the task at hand. More than that, it opens the door to smart home automation, combining lighting with thermostats, blinds, sound systems and much, much more. HOW WILL MODULAR ENABLE CONNECTED LIGHTING? In a first step, 70% of all Modular lighting fixtures (65 product families) can...

5 WAYS TO TAP INTO THE POWER OF MODULAR CONNECTED LIGHTING

“This is so easy to use that soon, everyone will have it at home.” Machiel Hopman Architect & partner ConsortArchitects ConsortArchitects is a full-service architectural firm with a long history. Founded in 1947 and located in Rotterdam, ConsortArchitects boasts a very broad portfolio ranging from architecture, urban planning and construction services for schools, churches and homes. Every architectural design of ConsortArchitects is functional, modern and sustainable even while incorporating smart building techniques. Machiel Hopman is one of the three partner architects at...

01 SMOOTHLY CONTROL THE LIGHTS Need to unwind after a long day at work? Snuggle up on the sofa with a hot cup of tea or a glass of wine. Then dim the lights with the remote control or your smart device to create a cozy, relaxing atmosphere. Off to bed after some hours of relaxing? Switch off all the lights at once. If you’ve installed a Philips Hue motion sensor, it will even automatically switch off your lights as you leave the room. A similar device in your bedroom will turn on the light there as soon as it senses movement. Philips Hue makes it easy to group all the Modular luminaires in...

02 CREATE THE RIGHT AMBIANCE A pleasant dinner with friends, a relaxing bath or the absolute need to finish the work you brought home from the office? Different tasks and occasions mean different moods and, therefore, different lighting. Modular connected lighting lets you create scenes that automatically adjust the brightness/intensity of your Modular luminaires. The result? More than creating the right ambiance and mood, this option also impacts the health and wellbeing of everyone in the house. — Change the intensity and brightness of lights to match the mood, needs or task at hand

“Easily operating all devices in your home via wireless technology is in the very near future”

03 ACTIVATE LIGHT ROUTINES Wake up more energized in the morning, as the lights in your bedroom gently increases in brightness before you have to rise. Feel welcomed back home in the evening, as the lights are already on. Activate lights in the corridor at night, so the kids can see when they have to go to the bathroom. Or have your lights dim down to soothe you to sleep. Philips Hue lets users create the most diverse light schedules to support their daily routines. In this way, it enhances biological comfort and safety. — Set light schedules for daily routines, like wake-up, go-to-sleep,...

Tom Vandorpe Architect & partner Buro II & Archi+I From two architectural offices established in 1979, BURO II & ARCHI+I has grown into a multidisciplinary office committed to taking a professional approach to every project. Customers benefit from the services of an experienced, well-connected team that works from a foundation of shared values. “The way we undertake projects is based on permanently applying values that reinforce each other: sociocultural value, experiential value, building-technical value and economic value.” After completing his studies at the Sint-Lucas School of...

04 MANAGE YOUR LIGHT ANYWHERE, ANY TIME Modular connected lighting gives complete peace of mind and keeps you safe. Want to be sure that all your lights are switched off when you leave the house or turned on automatically when you get home? Let the ‘home or away’ mode take care of that. Or, better still, ‘Geofencing’ technology can do it for you, without you touching a button. Philips Hue even lets you control your lights from anywhere on the globe, through the Philips Hue portal. So that you can simulate your presence, for example, and, consequently, discourage uninvited visitors. — Let...