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The idea behind
Stairwell lighting that is more convenient for tenants and saves a lot of energy

In many stairwells around the world, light is still switched on and off using push-button switches. As a result, the light is often left on even though it is not needed. What's more, the stairwell heats up due to the long operating times of the old luminaires. With the new R series, we have created a sensor-controlled lighting solution for stairwells and adjoining rooms. The background lighting creates a great atmosphere at dusk. As soon as people are present, 80% of the maximum light output is enough to illuminate the floors. Grouping the lights and defining the secondary groups creates a continuous light pattern along the staircase.

  • Client: ASIG Housing Cooperative
  • Location: Zurich-Witikon, Switzerland
  • Building status: Renovation 2019
  • 3 buildings, each with 5 floors and a total of 48 residential units
  • Installed: 91 x R20 warm white luminaires, 19 of which have an emergency lighting module
  • Services: Planning and installation

Overview

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The R series with warm white light creates a great atmosphere and new possibilities for lighting design in primary and secondary schools.
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The R series has various light modes. The base and main light are fully dimmable from 1-100%. In the event of an emergency, the emergency light comes on and guarantees sufficient light. The Plus variants also have an integrated backlight for targeted lighting.
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The optional emergency lighting module can be used to fulfil the legal requirements for residential buildings.
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The free STEINEL app makes it extremely easy to get started. Configurations can also be stored and/or quickly customised.
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The stairwells extend over five floors each. In addition, there are ancillary rooms in each building, such as a bicycle room.
Regular investments in residential complexes also affect the lighting.

In recent years, the topic of lighting has become increasingly important in the renovation or maintenance of residential complexes. Our distribution partner in Switzerland (nevalux) has built up a great relationship with ASIG. The enormous savings of up to 90% of energy costs, as well as the higher comfort for the tenants through swarm intelligence, have impressed ASIG.

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"We made a conscious decision in favour of the R series. The product convinced us of the quality and the possibilities that it offers us."

Eduardo Silva, Head of Property Management, ASIG, Homes and more

Project details

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R series

The R-series with built-in radio frequency sensor, Bluetooth mesh and swarm intelligence makes for more tenant comfort and less work for the caretaker.

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Potential savings with added comfort

The individual light modes provide more comfort and can be individually adapted to your needs. The leading light (swarm intelligence) also ensures that you no longer have to enter dark areas, thus creating a sense of security.

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Bluetooth Mesh - pioneering technology

The new Bluetooth Mesh technology opens up a whole new range of networking possibilities. The Bluetooth we use meets the specifications of the Bluetooth SIG standard and is therefore future-proof.

 
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floors spread over 3 buildings, each connected internally by a stairwell.

 
5°C

Lowering of the temperature in the stairwells after the installation of the new lights.

-90%

Energy saving in the area of staircase lighting.

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Always works and is always clean.

Thanks to the use of high-quality LEDs, the caretaker no longer has to check whether all the lights are working. The integrated sensor also means that no further maintenance of another component is necessary. In addition, there are no lampshades to clean, as insects cannot get into the lights. This enormous time saving means that the caretaker can devote more of his time to the actual needs of the residential complex and its tenants.

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