Guildford Borough Council's 30-year-old office is a facility for the public, staff, councillors and visitors. The office was previously only open during the day, but is now staffed around the clock. This change presented the operators with the task of optimising energy consumption, which meant finding an alternative to the existing fluorescent lighting system. "We worked with RIDI throughout the project and installed ARKTIK recessed luminaires," said Kevin Handley, Council's Office Services Manager. "Fewer luminaires were needed in replacement, which of course reduced the initial cost. However, the biggest benefit is the savings in running costs for energy and the reduction in maintenance costs." ARKTIK has a much higher luminous efficacy than conventional louvre luminaires. This means that the prescribed illuminance can be achieved with around 30 % fewer luminaires. The entire lighting system could even be dimmed to 70 % of its capacity - an average of 20 to 30 watts. Compared to the previous 80 watt luminaires, this results in enormous energy savings. Luminaire from the F-LINE series were used in other areas of the project. Jep from Spectral provides new light for the original, older community centre. In the final part of the refurbishment, the new staff restaurant was fitted with Maxi pendant luminaires from the li:fy brand and Pergament downlights from Spectral.
