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6mm Textured Glass

6mm Textured Glass for splashbacks and wall coverings

Fitting perfectly into any interior design project be that residential, commercial, hospitality etc in either classic or contemporary settings by adding texture, depth and intrigue.

We offer three options of textured 6mm glass: Dapple; Ripple and Mirage. The solution is water and heat resistant whilst also being extremely tough & durable, therefore perfect as splashbacks in kitchens and bathrooms. It is also perfect for the rear surface of bars; modesty panels to kitchen or bar islands; decorative features; niches and shower walls etc.

Texture is the visual characteristic and tactile quality of the glass surface as a work of art. Offering a Three Dimensional aspect, the complete composition is brought to life with a range of beautiful metallic colours, professionally painted to the smooth (rear) side of the textured glass.      

Allowing the visual and tactile texture of the glass to be effected through the way that light and movement is viewed and felt, showing the tones and shades of a particular colour and texture.

A metallic colour is a colour that appears to be that of a polished metal. The visual sensation usually associated with metal is its glossy metallic shine.

The high gloss glass can be painted in any RAL colour with a metallic element added to create class and opulence, allowing the texture to shine through. The glass would be CNC cut to size and shape, with socket cutouts, holes, notches etc fabricated including polished edges, then toughened and finally professionally painted. The glass could be complimented with a hygienic easy clean surface.

Maximun sheet sizes:

Dapple & Mirage – 2134 x 1321mm

Ripple – 2134 x 1521mm

The images show a beautiful metallic gold finish.

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Coloured Mirrors

Colour can be a subtle yet powerful communication tool, and it can inform the way we see and how we feel about the world, so jazz up your projects with this exciting range of coloured mirrors.

6mm un toughened range of Yellow Mirror, Green Mirror, Light Blue Mirror, Dark Blue Mirror, Copper/Peach Mirror and Purple Mirror.

Perfect for any environment. The mirrors can be cut to any shape, with polished edges or with bevelled edges and coated with a hygienic, easy clean and clear coating.

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3D Corian Surfaces

A revolution in surface design technology.

Mario Romano has revolutionised design technology with a patented manufacturing process, to create a unique fabrication which is visually engaging and tactile, like nothing else out there on the market.

Combined with the versatile properties of Corian solid surface, M|R Walls can be used in a wide variety of applications, internally and externally.  This non-porous, low-maintenance, non-toxic product is waterproof, hygienic, Class A fire rated, UV resistant and requires no grout. Allowing you to create eye-catching, elegant schemes safe in the knowledge that whatever the environment your M|R Wall will stand the test.

Be inspired and change the way you see surfaces. Whether an architect, artist, designer or fabricator, we encourage you to see your surface as a canvas and M|R Walls as the art.

Using the latest parametric computing and CNC machining technology, each piece connects together like a large puzzle to create a seamless, multidimensional wall. This allows you to get creative on a massive scale, without arduous and expensive installs.

Create the most beautiful media walls with MR Walls unique, non repetitive, nature inspired designs, taking your media wall design to the next level. Unique texture and sophistication, surface or back illuminated for truly defined spaces.

 

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Yeastar People Counting & Room Sensor

Realise smart room utilisation

Yeastar Workplace also integrates with smart sensors to help you maximise meeting space resources with accurate, real-time occupancy and people counting data. Plus a room comfort sensor.

People Counting & Occupancy Detection

The people counting sensor features a detection area of up to 48 m2 and 95% accuracy based on advanced AI identification and analysis technology. People counting & occupancy data is synced to the online booking platform and room displays in real-time. This device mounts to the ceiling – As this device transmits secure data over LoRaWAN this sensor requires our LoRaWAN Gateway

Auto Release Vacant Rooms

Say goodbye to no-shows and ghost meetings! With people counting sensors continuously detecting if a room is taken or not, booked yet abandoned and early-ended meetings will be automatically freed up for others to use.

Room Comfort Sensor

The room comfort sensor can detect a variety of different environmental properties including temperature, humidity, light, CO2 concentration, and TVOC, and display these data on the E-ink screen with an emotional indicator in real-time.

  • 4.2 inch Black & White E-Ink Screen
  • Integrated with multiple sensors such as humidity, temperature, C)2, light etc
  • Multiple display modes & clear emoticon to easily understand the comfort levels via the screen
  • Supports battery or DC Power
  • Equipped with traffic light indicator & buzzer to indicate device status & threshold alarms

LoRaWAN Gateway

The UG65 LoRaWAN  is a robust indoor gateway that connects Yeastar Smart Sensors to Yeastar Workplace. Adopting SX1302 LoRa chip and high-performance quad core CPU, UG65 supports a clear line of sight up to 15km and can cover about 10000 to 1500 ft2 in office applications – Desktop, pole or wall mount.

Please find detailed product brochures below.

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Yeastar Workplace Room & Desk Booking System

Find and Book Meeting Spaces, Work Desks and Car Park Slots Easier and Faster.

Smoother scheduling. Happier employees. Higher productivity.

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Designed for modern offices and the future of work, Yeastar Workplace is a one-stop scheduling solution for organisations to make better use of their meeting rooms, work desks, car park slots and other shared workspace resources.

A better meeting culture starts with scheduling. The meeting room booking system is composed of a cloud-based platform, wall mounted touch screen room displays, and smart sensors to help streamline space allocation and save in-person collaboration from unnecessary scheduling conflicts.

Looking for a place to meet? With touch screen room displays mounted outside meeting spaces, you can instantly tell the real-time room availability from distinguishable 3-coloured LED indicators even from a distance.

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A 10.1″ LCD touch screen supports reserving on the spot and meeting check-ins & check-outs. Custom branding is also available to set up your company logo and background image that appear on the screen.

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Efficient & Intuitive Online booking – At a glance status & ad hoc booking – Ideal rooms for differing needs – Check in & auto release – Increased utilisation & more insight – Outlook & Google Calendar integration – In depth workplace analytics – Notifications for different events.

As today’s workforce gets more collaborative, how to allocate office spaces has
become increasingly significant in ensuring employee experience and productivity, especially for businesses that operate in a hybrid working environment or a co-working space.

Lacking a centralised workplace management system, organisational chaos and the waste of resources are a daily occurrence. Take meeting spaces for example. Room by room, desk by desk search, stolen rooms and desks, interrupted meetings, ghost meetings, tedious tasks, and back-and- forth communication. All those and more are creating huge headaches for employees and administrators alike.

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Book directly from your calendar system

Yeastar Workplace integrates with Outlook Calendars, Google Calendars and Teams or utilise the in built Yeastar online platform to provide a single point of entry for meeting events and room bookings. Instead of switching back & forth, you can create events, search for rooms or desks and make a reservation in seconds right on preferred calendar platforms.

Select a room, work desk or car park slot without leaving your calendar system – Room details and seating capacity are all listed.

Meeting schedules & changes are synced both ways – Supporting single sign-on for secure authentication

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Designed to take the stress away from workplace management, Yeastar Workplace incorporates a cloud-based platform, touch screen room displays, and smart sensors to deliver an interactive one-stop workspace scheduling solution for modern offices and the future of work. Ultimately, it will evolve into an all-inclusive system supporting integrated management of meeting rooms, desks and visitors.

As an integral part of the complete Workplace solution, Yeastar’s meeting room booking system enables users to schedule room resources effortlessly, avoid reservation congestions, save time on administrative work, and make the most of meeting spaces.

Touch Screen: 10.1″LCD IPS touch screen – Resolution: 1280 x 800

Active Area: 216.96(L) x 135.6 mm(H) – Aspect Ratio: 16:10 – 3-colour Side LED Indicators

Network – Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n – Ethernet: 100M/1000M ethernet Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0

Operating System: Android 8.1 – Power over Ethernet (PoE) or DC 12V/1.5A

Size: 249.36(L) x 168.36(H) x 24(D) mm Weight: 1.68 kg – Mount: side mount and wall mount – Operating Temperature: 0°C to +40°C

Please find full product brochure here – Yeastar_Workplace_Datasheet_en

 

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Infra Red Ceiling & Wall Heating

New & Economical ways of heating your buildings.

Infra Red Heating Foil is designed to be positioned within your ceiling or walls to create a truly beautiful, invisible, economical, controllable, silent heat within your home or business.

Once installed, the Infra Red heat waves create the most beautiful heating solution, which is likened to being warmed by the sun but without any of the harmful UV rays.

Infra Red heat waves heat objects within a room of a building, including ourselves, but not the air within. One benefit of this is that, unlike traditional heating methods which are convection based, the Infra Red does not move air or create moving dust particles so it is a much healthier solution, particularly for allergy sufferers.

Imagine a heat source that is all of the following – Why not call us today to discuss ways in which we can deliver this to your environment.

Renewable Energy – Eco Friendly – Energy Saving – Money Saving – Health Benefits – Simple or App/Voice Controlled – Totally invisible – Space saving – No odour – Totally silent.

Sun-Light Solutions offer a survey & supply & fit service – The solution is perfect for new build, refurbished, extensions, outdoor rooms – We can even create decorative wall panels with the benefit of the Infra Red heating solution built in. Typically the foil is installed behind new plaster board or other building material and takes up very little space. It is connected to the mains electrical supply via a tested thermostat, which could be a simple on off or dial or programmable thermostats, through to full app controlled via wifi or even by voice controlled solutions such as Google, Alexa, Siri etc.

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Glazed Display Cabinets

Bespoke Glazed Display Cabinets

If you have won awards, have great solutions to display, or you have treasured goods to admire, then you need a cabinet to display these items in. Sun-Light Solutions are able to design or work to designs for glazed display cabinets. The cabinets could be minimal, UV bonded units, using renowned hardware and toughened glass/acrylic or wood. Or a complete mix. The cabinets can be illuminated in different ways or not, it just depends on the requirements. Please find one of our cabinets, the SLS09 below. Produced in Birch Ply & toughened glass.

Approx size 800W x 400D x 1700H

Construction: 18mm Birch Plywood with clear lacquer to a satin finish

Glass – 6mm Toughened

Access – 1 pair of hinged doors, lockable

4 x Glass Shelves adjustable via slots at approx 50mm apart 

On adjustable feet or can be supplied on castors (Without plinth – visible castors which will increase the height slightly, 2 front ones lockable) 

Lighting – 1 x LED light panel to top  (can be supplied without lighting) 

Cable comes from top of cabinet – or optional groove so cable comes from bottom 

Glass back panel. Or optional Solid white back panel instead of glass.

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Other style of cabinets are available, please see below regards UV Bonded cabinets.

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Mirrored Artwork

Unique works of art or designs can be reimagined and brought to life through mirror or glass installations.

This recent installation as a mirror splash transformed into a very unique and special solution for this discerning client on the outskirts of York.

The client was looking for something more than just a mirrored splash back – Sun-Light Solutions sourced the image, which was meticulously sandblasted to the rear of the grey mirror and then hand picked and polished before two coats of RAL 9005 paint were applied to the rear of the mirror, which is seen through the finished product.

The 6mm Mirror was mounted to a ply backing board with a beautiful aluminium frame to a depth of 20mm to match the depth of the existing Quartz up-stands.

A full template/design and fit service was carried out with the kitchen designer and end client.

Sun-Light Solutions have access to many images and different mirror or glass surfaces to create these unique one off solutions.

Rather than paint the rear of the glass, we can mount 5mm light sheets behind the glass to to illuminate the design and build into furniture or frames to mount to walls etc.

Grey Mirror With Artwork To The Rear.

Grey Mirror With Artwork To The Rear.

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Mirror TV Glass

Beautiful Mirror TV Glass. 

Our Mirror TV glass is ideal for concealing digital TV displays, computer screens, tablet screens or video screens. The highly reflective mirror coating with clear substrate will provide a modern high-tech look in your home or business.

Effectively hides digital screens when they are not in use.

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Integrated into this design at Asco Lights is a TV, which is only visible once the TV is turned on.

Changing the way digital displays and video screens are presented, the Mirror TV glass looks like a normal mirror when the screen is turned off and when the screen is turned on, the images show through the mirror for a clear view of the screen content behind.

Typical uses are to disguise your TV at home or business, hotels, leisure. Often used within the digital signage sector, showing information on screen in a more dynamic way, such as weather information on show in the hotel bathroom mirror for instance.

Bespoke sizes are available with black borders painted to the rear of the glass for a seamless finish. The Mirror will have polished edges and is 6mm thick glass as standard.

 

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10mm Glass Work Surfaces

Bespoke Glass Work Surfaces

There are many surfaces that can be used as a work surface but nothing compares to the high level of design, tactile touch and the durability of toughened 10mm satin or gloss glass.

If you are looking for that smart contemporary finish, then this should be the solution of choice.

10mm Satin or gloss glass can be used for kitchen worktops, breakfast bars, dining table tops or bathroom vanity tops, counter tops, desk tops, shelving, bar tops, media cabinet tops, working from home surfaces etc.10mm Satin Black 10mm Satin glass media cabinet top – Back painted in classic black – Haus12

Beautifully designed satin or gloss glass, back painted in any colour can totally transform the appearance of your kitchen or bathroom. Choose from our range of standard colours or provide a colour reference such as RAL, Farrow & Ball, NCS etc and we can match the colour chosen. The glass can be supplied without the paint treatment if that is the design of the space.

Gloss finished glass has a true sheen, the darker the colour the more the glass would act like a mirror! The satin finish is created by applying an acid etching process during production.  Acidetched glass is the perfect choice for more complex, decorative designs. Acidetching creates a distinctive, soft, smooth, tactile satin touch and appearance which gives a true frosted look. The process leaves a permanent design which will not peel, chip or wear down over time.

Generally, 10mm thick toughened glass is used as the work surface covering within your home or business, kitchen or bathroom. It is professionally painted to the rear of the glass and adhered to the surface being covered offering a seamless finish and to protect furniture. Creating the high level of design that a modern kitchen or bathroom deserves.

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Toughened glass is designed to withstand the high temperatures found within a kitchen hob area. The glass is none porous and hard waring. Once fitted and sealed with the supplied sealant then the solution will last for the duration of your kitchen. Although very tough, we would still suggest you place hot pans etc onto a trivet or board, just as you would with most alternative solutions.

We offer a none visible waterproof coating to the glass surface if desired, which makes for cleaning the glass much easier but it also offers a much more hygienic finish to the glass – Please request a proposal.

We offer a full template & fit service, which removes all of the worry of measuring for the glass required. Socket cut outs, notches, holes, or drainer grooves and shapes can be fabricated by modern CNC machines. Please note that the cut outs can only be a minimum of 40mm from the edge of the glass – Any over hang as a breakfast bar would be a minimum of 300mm without support.

Our ten standard RAL colours are: Black 9005, white 9010, red 3000, pink 3015, pale blue 5024, dark blue 5002, grey 9007, pebble 7032, charcoal 7016 and silver 7001. We also offer a range of metallic paint finishes.

Please find colours here – https://www.ralcolorchart.com/

Please note, once the glass has been designed, fabricated it is then toughened and finally painted. Once the glass has been toughened there is no way to add further fabrication to the glass.

Sheet sizes – – Larger sizes could be available. Current supplies can be erratic, so please check at your time of ordering.

 

 

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Bespoke Decorative Glass for the home or workplace.

For many years, glass has been used throughout the home and the commercial sectors but it is only in recent times that glass and mirror have been used as a series of decorative solutions, creating exquisite designs that will compliment any interior design setting.

  • Sun-Light Solutions: Provide bespoke glass splash-backs, work surfaces, doors, shower screens, balustrades, space partitions, mirrors, illuminated recycled glass surfaces etc.
  • Back painted glass – 10 standard Ral colours or we can colour match.
  • Gloss, satin or sandblasted glass available.
  • Toughened glass – 4mm to 25mm and CNC shaping available.
  • Mirror Range – Tints, coloured tints, antique, Mirror TV and Mosaic Bevelled Mirrors.
  • Textured glass – 6mm & 10mm clear, back painted or tinted glass.
  • 100% Recycled glass – Available back illuminated or not.
  • Tinted glass – Textured or flat glass.
  • Fire Rated glass – 30 & 60 minute available.
  • UV Bonding – Display cases and furniture made to order.
  • Image printing – Hi resolution images can be sourced and printed to the back of glass.
  • Illuminated Alabaster stone features, splash-backs, furniture, artwork etc.
  • Template & fit service – In House service

Back painted glass as splash-backs, wall coverings, pieces of art are now the norm when designing new and refurbished properties or places of work etc. So is true for the use of glass as work-surfaces, table tops, bar tops, media/furniture tops etc.

The use of mirrors as wall coverings, splash-backs, drinks cabinets, cladding of furniture etc adds a totally new dimension to a space – Instant impact is achieved when you introduce a mirror of any size or finish.

The options are endless, desirable, functional, hygienic and easy to clean. They are the modern material of choice in this fast paced life we lead. All glass can be recycled and some of our solutions are purposefully made from recycled glass.

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Smokey Grey Mirror installed above and below the units – The mirrors required precise hole positions fabricating to allow the shelves to be installed over the mirrors – kutchenhaus Bury

 

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10mm Textured & Tinted Glass

Stunning Textured & Tinted 10mm Glass

Why go with the normal (clear flat glass)?

Introducing our latest solution, 10mm textured, tinted and toughened glass for wall partitioning, shower screens, wall cladding, shelving etc.

Available in Bronze and Grey tints – The glass is textured to one side and a smooth finish to the other side making them perfect for shower screens. Clear & textured is also available.

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Available in sheet sizes of 3000mm x 1300mm – The glass offers beautiful levels of obscurity and privacy whilst providing outstanding transfer of light.

Fabrication of holes, shapes, cut outs, fixing holes etc can be achieved then toughened to comply with European standards. Creating a truly versatile solution for any application.

 

 

 

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Illuminated Recycled Glass

Beautifully Illuminated Recycled Glass

Sun-Light Solutions represents one of the most innovative, pioneering and cutting edge solutions for the construction, design and architecture sectors. It is a material that is made from 100% recycled waste and can be returned to the glass production cycle after use. The use of this material allows creative freedom and functionality.

Beautifully illuminated & bespoke circular breakfast bar complete with bespoke circular flat panel LED light built into a Corian top. Light is controlled via a remote control. Close up of surface below.

Due to the unique arrangement of the recycled glass, you will always find a one-of-a-kind product that is unique in the world. Many hours of work go into every product that is created. The product is largely hand finished when it is precision cut, painstakingly sanded and meticulously polished. The attention to detail, the recycled material, the complex and environmentally friendly production process make this product something very special. A transfixing three dimensional effect is created when illuminated.

The main advantage of using this solution is not only its invaluable contribution to supporting the environment but the designer has the flexibility to chose a unique, exclusive and durable material that is produced under EU quality standards.

Recycled Glass in Brass trim

The recycled glass is produced in a range of different colours, Polar White, Green, Black, Jade, Sky Blue, Blue, Brown plus a new clear finish. The glass can be used with or without illuminating through the rear of the glass. Often used as splashbacks or indeed worktops, circular breakfast bars, the rear of drinks cabinets, bathroom features or used as the surface of furniture, be that a coffee table, dining table, bar top, illuminated lighting features. The use is limitless.

The material can be cut to size and shape including the fabrication of cut outs, holes etc.

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We offer raw panels – with a maximum dimension of 2800 x 1250 mm (up to 3500 x 1500 mm on request) and a standard thickness of 20 mm (15-40 mm on request) – as well as specially cut panels for any type of object, be it in the interior design sector or as a facade.

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Create a stunning diffused lighting effect which avoids dazzle. We use UK, custom designed and produced LED light panels, which are fabricated to the size and shape of the glass and mounted to the rear of the glass. The light panels at a staggering 5mm depth can be a range of colour temperature settings or colour tuneable or indeed colour change. We can offer just on and off features or remote control dimming and light level setting. The solution can be controlled via voice control or controlled via the likes of Lutron, Crestron, DemoPad, Rako or amBX lighting control solutions. We will work with you regards the right solution for you.

Open pinholes and little bubbles can occur due to the natural recycled characteristic of the material with the polished and honed surface, these conforms to a standard finish. The glass is none porous and hard-waring although it is a none toughened solution.

The recycled glass is not only geared towards interior cladding and features, it is a perfect material for external facade and surfaces. Here it not only presents itself as a sustainable option with added optical qualities, but also offers additional technical and performance advantages. The solution has an FR class of A1 (non combustible) and is fully frost resistant; it is also impermeable to staining. During the production process we use no epoxy resins or adhesives and so the glass-like surface stands resistant against outside influences such as acid rain and UV damage. The materials colour is stable through its entire life which is imperative for facade uses.

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Mirror Splashbacks

Stylish Mirror Splash-Backs

Long gone is the idea that tiles are used for your splash-backs in kitchens or bathrooms.

Beautifully designed gloss mirrors, available in a range of different tints (colours) will totally transform the appearance of your kitchen or bathroom. Available in silver, bronze, smokey grey or copper. We also provide the antique bronze and silver – Available upon request are other distressed finishes as well as sandblasted finishes, creating a satin finish.

New to our range is a selection of coloured mirrors – Green, blue, yellow/gold and purple.

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Smokey Grey Mirror installed above and below the units – The mirrors required precise hole positions fabricating to allow the shelves to be installed over the mirrors – Kutchenhaus Bury

Generally, 6mm mirrors are un toughened but if installed with the correct adhesive, will adhere to British standards as wall coverings. Care must be taken if used behind a hob. We would suggest that the mirror is installed upon a suitable material as an up-stand and that the hob is well clear of the mirror material. Once installed the mirror wall covering will generate a huge impact on a space, it will appear to open up a space and fill the room with light. Offering a seamless finish to protect the walls, creating the high level of design that a modern kitchen or bathroom deserves. It is not advisable to fit un-toughened mirror directly behind a gas hob or recesses to Aga style ovens.

We provide toughened mirror as as required. We also provide mirror in 4mm thickness.

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Our range of mirrors are perfect for a bar area in particular when illuminated. Highly desired Gin/Champagne bars seem to be the obvious buzz words.

Circular Bronze Mirror

Any shape can be created – One of our circular bronze mirrors with ply backing board.

The glass is available in large sheets which means that you can install long or tall wall coverings without unsightly joins.

We offer a none visible waterproof coating to the surface of mirror glass if desired, which makes for cleaning the mirror much easier but it also offers a much more hygienic finish to the glass – Please request a proposal.

We offer a full template & fit service, which removes all of the worry of measuring for the glass mirrors required. Socket cut outs, notches, holes or extractor shapes can be fabricated by modern CNC machines.

Sheet sizes – 2550mm x 1605mm – Larger sizes could be available. Current supplies can be fluctuate, so please check at your time of ordering.

 

 

 

 

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Bespoke Glass Splashbacks

Beautiful Gloss & Satin Glass Splash-Backs

Long gone is the idea that tiles are used as the splash-backs within your kitchen or bathroom.

Beautifully designed gloss or satin glass, painted in any colour can totally transform the appearance of your kitchen or bathroom. Choose from our range of standard colours or provide a colour reference such as RAL, Farrow & Ball, NCS etc and we can match the colour chosen. The glass can be supplied without the paint treatment if that is the design of the space.

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Perfect for splash backs and up-stands offering a seamless finish with less joints and therefore less tile grout to try to keep clean.

Gloss finished glass has a true sheen, the darker the colour the more the glass would act like a mirror! The satin finish is created by an acid process.  Acidetched glass is the perfect choice for more complex, decorative designs. Acidetching creates a distinctive, soft, smooth, tactile satin touch and appearance which gives a true frosted look. The process leaves a permanent design which will not peel, chip or wear down over time.

Grey Satin glass with matching black satin 10mm window sill

Generally, 6mm thick toughened glass is used as the wall covering within a kitchen or bathroom. It is professionally painted to the rear of the glass and adhered to the wall to offer a seamless finish to protect the walls. Creating the high level of design that a modern kitchen or bathroom deserves.

Toughened glass is designed to withstand the high temperatures found behind a kitchen hob. The glass is none porous and hard-waring. Once fitted and sealed with the supplied sealant then the solution will last for the duration of your kitchen.

Our range of glass splashbbacks are perfect for the bar area in particular when illuminated.

We offer a none visible waterproof coating to the glass surface if desired, which makes for cleaning the mirror much easier but it also offers a much more hygienic finish to the glass – Please request a proposal.

We offer a full template & fit service, which removes all of the worry of measuring for the glass required. Socket cut outs, notches, holes or extractor shapes can be fabricated by modern CNC machines.

Our ten standard RAL colours are: Black 9005, white 9010, red 3000, pink 3015, pale blue 5024, dark blue 5002, grey 9007, pebble 7032, charcoal 7016 and silver 7001. We also offer a range of metallic paint finishes.

Please find colours here – https://www.ralcolorchart.com/

Please note, once the glass has been designed, fabricated it is then toughened and finally painted. Once the glass has been toughened there is no way to add further fabrication to the glass.

Sheet sizes – 2550mm x 1605mm – Larger sizes could be available.

 

 

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SLS Floor Lamp

Hand made floor lamp, designed and produced in the UK for discerning clients worldwide.

Working in partnership with a UK based luxury furniture manufacturer, we present the versatile wooden floor stand for pendant style light fittings.

Made from solid 30mm English Ash dowel with twin 25mm Valchromat base and clamping mechanism.

All surfaces are finished with two coats of osmo polyx oil, which retains the natural character of the wood and increases the durability. It is water and dirt-resistant and extremely hardwearing.

The angle of the lamp support can be fully adjusted, making the unit taller if tilted upwards.

Supplied with or without the LED pendant light fitting or with our glass fittings. Please ask about how to control these type of fittings.

Dimensions

H 1010mm x W 700 x D 250

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Glass Chandeliers

Bespoke glass chandeliers designed and produced in the UK for discerning clients worldwide.

Working in partnership with a UK based designer, luxury hand blown glass Chandeliers can be produced to clients specification, dependant upon the space the Chandelier is to be created for.

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Please find the pdf brochure – chandeliers product sheet

Building on over thirty years experience of working with blown glass, we combine this beautiful material, skilled craftsmanship and the latest technologies to create a unique range of glass Chandeliers.

The Chandeliers are illuminated by high quality LED modules and can be either white, warm white, colour tuneable, RGB or RGBW and can be controlled in a number of ways.

Each piece can be controlled together so that the whole Chandelier is the same colour or we can enable a truly unique amBX experience, where we would design the Chandelier to be divided up into different sections and allow for mesmerising lighting effects throughout the length of the Chandelier. The lights can be controlled to a music or video feed or a beautifully designed ambient light scene can viewed in the Chandelier.

By the bespoke nature of these beautiful chandeliers, please be aware that typically there is a 14 week lead time from order to delivery of each chandelier.

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Retro Pendant Light.

All the rage, where ever you look, be that a bar, restaurant, club, retail, hotel, home or even the garage.

Retro style lighting has made a huge comeback in such a short space of time. Sun-Light Solutions introduces this retro fitting with a modern twist for any environment.

Manufactured from brass. This pendant fitting accepts the vintage and stylishly beautiful E27 Edison filament light bulbs from yesteryear. However, team them up again today for stunning results. If you are energy conscious, then fit the modern LED equivalent, either way use with dimming control for that perfect look.

Use singularly or suspend in groups with different length cables and you will be amazed at the ambience created.

Supplied with a black ceiling rose and a three metre black braided cable. The holder dimensions are 40mm x 65mm. Max wattage 60W – The cable can be converted to use a 13amp plug and an inline dimming switch.

Various ceiling plates are available to hang groups of the pendants, creating chandelier scenarios. The plates, powder coated white are designed to hang the pendants in sets of three, fifteen and twenty seven plus a linear option for hanging four in a row. All plates are designed for best results.

  •  Please note: Light bulb NOT supplied as standard. Bulbs can be provided, spec and price upon application.
  • The beautifully formed and mouth blown bulb shown is 240v/CRI 95/E27 base – A dimmable 2200k tinted warm white offering 80 lumens from 2W of power drawn from a flexible LED. Complete with a three year warranty in normal dry condition.

 

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Aluminium LED Profile

Manufactured from extruded aluminium these profiles are ideal for LED strips. They will allow for good heat dissipation and produce straight lines for the LED lighting.

With the opal cover the LEDs will produce light that is evenly distributed. In combination with transparent covers, the LEDs will be visible. Our High Res LED strips deliver the best possible results in combination with the opal covers.

Available in 1m, 2m or 3m lengths or made available as custom lengths. It is also possible to order ready made plug and play profiles with LEDs. Supplied as standard in aluminium finish but RAL colours can be created for your projects. They can be produced waterproof too. Mounting clips and opal or clear covers are available. For customised orders we ask you to contact our office.

The profile is now available in black as a standard. aluminium-profile black-1m

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Digital Light Surface

Sun-Light Solutions creating animated art from digital light.

We understand that every space demands a unique atmosphere and realise that many spaces are truly uninspiring. Which is why we deliver the Digital Light Surface. The new medium for creating conceptual, animated artwork from digital light, in any environment.

Bring interiors to life with engaging digital light scenes by selecting one of the inbuilt colour scenes via 24/7 scheduling, our recent Lutron gateway, iWatch, iPad app, smartphone app, PC, wall switch or trigger scenes interactively by using a motion sensor. Imagine – moving cloud formations over a sky blue background with the sun rising up and across the surface – Just one example of a totally engaging but standard scene.

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Manufactured using high quality materials such as an extruded aluminium frame of only 90mm deep. Intelligent RGB LED’s and net-workable control system with a built in web browser for remote scheduling, set up and control of scenes. Mount your Digital Light Surface anywhere you desire, the solution can be mounted onto or into any surface. The light surface can be mounted landscape or portrait. Wall mounted or ceiling mounted, built into feature walls or ceilings, just about anywhere you can imagine. A recent development has been to create a circular option, minimum size is 1200mm and looks fantastic.

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Multiple light surfaces can be mounted in series and the motion scenes can be synced together for fluid transitions from one screen to another.

The translucent fabric placed in front of the intelligent RGB LED’s provides a perfectly diffused light source. Offering static colours or colour motion with fluid transitions of any colour imaginable. Digital Light Surface creates atmosphere wherever it is placed.

With 20 highly conceptually engaging scenes inbuilt to any DLS we realise that bespoke content for certain opportunities could be required, Sun-Light Solutions are perfectly placed with graphic design facilities on hand to discuss any requirement for digital light art, be that subtle motion of a colour theme to full motion of coloured light. Please drop us a line with your requests or ideas. http://info@sun-lightsolutions.com

This revolutionary experience can be found by contacting Sun-Light Solutions.

Full IP connectivity for integration, control, programming and remote access via the inbuilt web browser.

  • Available in three standard sizes – 1200mm x 600mm – 1800mm x 600mm – 2400mm x 1200mm. Panel depth 90mm – With bespoke sizes available.
  • Circular Option – 2500mm diameter.
  • Aluminium Frame as standard but available in any RAL colour upon request. Perfectly diffused fabric surface.
  • Mount portrait or landscape, on the wall or ceiling, surface or recessed. Free standing options available.
  • App controllable. Select from 20 Pre-set, conceptual light scenes with bespoke scene creation available. 24/7 scene scheduling facility. Now with Lutron control.
  • Multiple light surfaces can make up one theme.
  • Input frequency 50-60 Hz. Input voltage 100-240V. Input power max 60W/m². Pixel pitch 38mm.
  • Data & power mounted behind the surface for clean lines of installation

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Wireless DMX Fixture.

SMARTBAT is a portable battery-powered RGBW LED uplighter designed as an accent luminaire for all kind of events. SMARTBAT is equipped with a 24v lithium battery pack and a built-in WiFi module for cable-free operation.

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The ultra- compact and lightweight design makes this light projector truly portable. The sturdy die-cast aluminium body is built for long-life durability for demanding applications. Offering IP64 protection, meaning no dust ingress and can withstand splashing water. With a tempered sealed glass panel covering the LED’s.

The internal battery has an autonomy for 12 hours in colour change mode and up to 8 hours in full white output, while the charging time is only 5 hours being rechargeable countless times. The light source is composed of 4x8W high-power RGBW LEDs offering the full 16 million colour spectrum. With a 15 degree beam angle.

The SmartBat comes complete with a hand held remote control and infra red receiver for simple colour selection or the more powerful transmission of a DMX signal from a lighting control system is achieved via wireless DMX technology, using the additional WIFIBOX transmitter to the built in WIFI DMX receiver. Alternatively a smart app is available called SMARTCOLORS for any iOS/Android smartphone control.

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DMX in and out connections are XLR 3pin built into the base along with mains in and out. Ergonomic carrying handle for transportation and positioning. Adjustable foot support for beam tilt regulation (up to 20°)

Accessories: Chrome shrouds. Single rain covers. Padded carry case for four units and a flight case for four units.

Power unit: 100-240V 50/60Hz – Weight: 3,4 kg – Dimensions (WxHxD): 137x184x145 mm

Light-Scene Engine applications

amBX Light-Scene Engine Applications

In Residential

  • Single installation for multi-room control
  • Integrates with 3rd party controllers and automation systems via open http API (REST)
  • Dynamic and interactive Light-Scenes to suit every project
  • Perfect for the media & cinema room, pool area, garden, kitchen, bedroom & bathrooms, home office etc.
  • Unique & Immersive video and audio to light features.

In Hospitality & Venues

  • Sophisticated lighting effects and control without complex programming
  • Rapid setup and Light-Scene selection for every event or show-round
  • Dramatically enhances any audio, video or presentation

In Architectural

  • Cost effective control for architectural installations of any size or shape
  • Adds presence and ambience to buildings and municipal spaces
  • Interactive effects alter with time of day/year, temperature etc.

 In Sensory & Health

  • Unique stimulating or calming lighting effects for health benefits
  • Simple Light-Scene selection for the perfect ambience every time
  • Perfect for sensory areas in education, care homes, hospitals and the home

 In General Commercial

  • Cost effective lighting control for non-technical users in multiple space installations
  • Integrates with 3rd party control and automation systems for upgrades and retro-fit
  • Installations and configurations can be easily managed locally and via internet
  • Perfect for the office, classroom, teaching space, corridors, boardrooms & VC rooms

In Retail & Advertising

  • Centralised and local control for multiple sites
  • Add cost-effective dynamic impact to any outdoor site
  • Schedule Light-Scenes for optimum lighting by time of day, store layout, promotion etc.
  • Optimise energy management throughout the retail space

 In Entertainment & Leisure

  • Unique & dynamic lighting for ever-fresh and exciting effects
  • Simple Light-Scene selection for the perfect ambience every time
  • Perfect for the hotel bars, restaurants, hotel suites, spa’s & lounges
  • Immersive and dynamic impact from video for films to adverts

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amBX Technical

Please find the latest http API for the Light-Scene Engine. amBX Light-Scene Engine HTTP Control Protocol 6.10.14

Please find the amBX Light-Scene Engine Library. amBX Light Scene Library

Please find the amBX Light-Scene Engine Manager guide. amBX Light-Scene Engine Manager 1.1.4

Please find the latest amBX Light-Scene Engine Manager download

Click here to download the Light-Scene Engine product sheet

HDMI Converter to composite audio and video unit.

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Bio-Adaptive Lighting

Bio-adaptive Lighting – An overview by amBX

Understanding of the impact of light on human behaviour has advanced rapidly at the same time as lighting technology has undergone a major evolution with the advent of solid state lighting. It is now possible to use the principles of bio-adaptive lighting easily and cost-effectively in the workplace, at home and especially in sensitive environments such as schools and healthcare.

Results from recent case studies and research are very impressive and point the way towards harnessing the beneficial effects of lighting in new ways into many aspects of our lives. It’s not just about feeling better either; the right type and level of lighting can dramatically improve our performance of tasks and increase productivity and the lighting technology that is now being seen in the marketplace provides the means for everyone to realise the benefits of bio-adaptive lighting.

Bio-adaptive Lighting

The principle of bio-adaptive lighting is to provide artificial light controlled in such a way as to match the needs of human biological cycles, or circadian rhythms, in the most effective and appropriate way. It provides for improved health and wellbeing and supports aspects of human behaviour that benefit from varied and changeable lighting.

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We are all governed to some degree by the circadian cycle (which is a little over 24 hours long) and light information from the environment resets the circadian clock every day to keep us in step. Light is the most powerful synchronizer of the human circadian clock, and the timing of light exposure during the course of a day is responsible for how circadian rhythms are synchronized with the environment. For example: Late-evening light exposure delays circadian rhythms, resulting in later sleep and wake times, and early-morning light exposure advances these circadian rhythms, resulting in earlier sleep and wake times.

It’s not just about lighting cycles though, as colour plays an important part too. One study from the Light Research Program at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia found that blue light strengthens and stimulates connections between areas of your brain that process emotion and language. This means that blue light may, in turn, help people to better handle emotional challenges and regulate mood over time1.

Blue light is prevalent in sunlight, so your body absorbs the most during the summer and much less in the winter. Because of this, the researchers suggested that adding blue light to indoor atmospheres, as opposed to the standard yellow lights typically used, may help boost mood and productivity year-round, and especially during the winter.

This doesn’t necessarily mean that we should all now have lots of different coloured lighting since blue is often in white light and having the ability to vary the colour of white light, or the colour temperature as it is known, is a critical factor in effective bio-adaptive lighting. Introducing colour changes and even tints at certain times of the day is a highly effective way to deliver good bio-adaptive lighting.

The physiological effects of using bio-adaptive lighting also stretch beyond managing our circadian rhythms more effectively when we spend so much time in artificial light. In 2010 studies also indicated positive effects of lighting of different colour temperatures on various physical, psychological and performance outcomes of children, such as dental health, physical growth and development, attendance, alertness and academic achievement2.

Another less physiological benefit of bio-adaptive lighting is handing control over the lighting to the individual affected by it. It sounds simple but there are very few office or workplace lighting installations that allow the Bio-adaptive Lighting workers to change the lighting. A study by the University of Exeter found that welfare and productivity are most likely to be optimized by practices that empower the workforce and that their experiments showed that empowerment was the key differentiating factor in increasing productivity by up to 32%3. Today the solutions now exist with the capability to provide this over the hugely important aspect of lighting.

The effect on humans

In the evolution of human beings we have been exposed to artificial light for an extremely short amount of time. However, many of us now spend most of our time under artificial light and until very recently this lighting experience has failed to reproduce the light experience for which we are “programmed”. “Studies have shown that light affects sleep habits, depression and mental functions,” says Terry McGowan, FIES, LC, director of engineering and technology for American Lighting Association “The term ‘healthy lighting’ has been used to indicate that light can act like a drug where the strength, timing and type of light can be used to alleviate problems and enhance well-being. The ‘prescription’ is simple: People need bright days and dark nights that match the natural day/night circadian cycle.”

In fact, the healthiest way to stimulate your circadian rhythms is by exposing yourself to bright daytime light, says Fred Oberkircher, FIESNA, Educational IALD, IDA, LC, and emeritus associate professor for Texas Christian University. “It needs to be bright enough that you get a significant amount of light into your eyes, which is good for your circadian rhythms,” Oberkircher adds. “At night, when you want to keep lighting to a minimum, it’s a good idea to use controls such as dimmers. In this way, you can customise the lighting to fit your natural circadian rhythm.”

Something else to keep in mind: As people age, it becomes harder for them to adapt to changes in the amount of light to which they’re exposed. “Older people’s sleep and wake cycles are harder to maintain if they are not exposed to daylight early in the day and sleep in a dark room at night,” McGowan says. “Even the colour of the light is important.

The human circadian system is more sensitive to the blue portion of the spectrum than other colours, so it may be beneficial to limit the blue content of lights used for illumination during the evening.” The bluer the light, the greater the stimulation to our circadian rhythms, Oberkircher says. “Your circadian system is quite biased to blue light – so exposing yourself to blue light at night will delay your sleep,” he adds. “The blue light will suppress melatonin in your system and make you more alert. So it’s best to limit your evening lighting to warmer-coloured light.”

The wavelength of visible light determines its colour and recent research has identified the impact from certain wavelengths. For example a study by the School of Psychology in Adelaide showed that the shorter wavelengths of 470, 497, and 525 nm showed the greatest melatonin suppression from 65% to 81%. It is important to manage certain wavelengths of the visible light spectrum at the right times in order to deliver effective bio-adaptive lighting.

The role of the colour of light is key to effective bio-adaptive lighting. In a study into lighting and clinical depression, people who were exposed to bright blue light for an hour each morning for just three weeks experienced more improvements in their depressive symptoms than the control group, which was exposed to red light. They also had increased levels of melatonin in the evening, which helps with sleep and regulating the internal body clock, and lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Further, the improvements felt by the light-therapy group were comparable to those experienced by using antidepressant drugs4.

In another study exposure to blue LED was shown to affect sleep quality and median body temperature peak in Alzheimer’s disease patients. Median body temperature peak was delayed by approximately two hours after exposure to blue LEDs compared with exposure to red LEDs and sleep quality was improved. This pilot study demonstrated that light, especially LED lights can be an important contribution to helping such patients regulate their circadian functions5.

A study in the Netherlands found that increasing illuminance levels in schools at certain times and changing the colour temperature of the lights indicated a positive influence pupils’ concentration6. The Philips Schoolvision case study in Hamburg showed remarkable results from applying controllable adaptive lighting in a school environment and empowering the teachers with the ability to affect the lighting conditions. Reading speed increased by almost 35%, concentration improved dramatically and the frequency of errors dropped by almost 45%. Hyperactivity and aggression were also examined. Although the perceived reduction in aggression was not found to be significant, video evidence showed a distinct change in levels of hyperactivity. Observed hyperactivity was reduced by up to 76% when pupils were given a mathematical problem to solve under the Calm lighting scene, a figure that the baseline measurement and control group did not even come close to.

One of the more high profile examples is from NASA who is spending £7m to replace fluorescent lighting in the International Space Station with LEDs so that the colour, intensity and timing of lighting can be controlled to help astronauts sleep better and awake refreshed.

The Visible Light Spectrum Over the past decade, neuro-scientific research has uncovered the existence of a previously unknown non-visual optic pathway modulated by the substance melanopsin (which has a unique sensitivity to distinct parts of the visible light spectrum). Unlike other projections of the visual system, these pathways seem to play a minimal role in perception and processing of vision and image-formation; instead they have been found to be fundamentally responsible for entrainment and maintenance of circadian rhythms and other physiological functions. They also had increased levels of melatonin in the evening, which helps with sleep and regulating the internal body clock, and lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Further, the improvements felt by the light-therapy group were comparable to those experienced by using antidepressant drugs4.

In another study exposure to blue LED was shown to affect sleep quality and median body temperature peak in Alzheimer’s disease patients. Median body temperature peak was delayed by approximately two hours after exposure to blue LEDs compared with exposure to red LEDs and sleep quality was improved. This pilot study demonstrated that light, especially LED lights can be an important contribution to helping such patients regulate their circadian functions5.

Bio-adaptive lighting in context

At work Perhaps the most important consideration for lighting in the workplace is the use of natural daylight, however many work environments rely on artificial light either wholly or partially. Here, the lighting should ideally be capable of delivering varying levels of illuminance and also colour, especially ranges of cool to warm whites and be subject to control systems capable of delivering bio-adaptive effects. In particular workers should be empowered with control over their own individual lighting as far as possible and where practical. The good news is that lights are becoming available for these purposes in standard office configurations and control systems such as amBX are capable of delivering bio-adaptive lighting effects as well as multi-faceted controls.

Lighting can energise working environments through increased illuminance and changes in colour temperature and when delivered at the right time of day can have a powerful impact on worker wellbeing and productivity.

At home

In addition to simple settings for comfort, reading etc. lighting can be used in many ways to deliver the benefits of bio-adaptive lighting in the home. With appropriate lighting fixtures and controls lighting that supports circadian rhythms can be used widely and products such as Philips Hue and Photonstar Halcyon are good examples of controllable colour-changing lighting that is available today.

Where there is a greater need for lighting to support medical conditions there are emerging solutions which offer sophisticated control capability which can support recommended treatment with light in the home.

Healthcare & wellbeing

Apart from the implications for the use of lighting to assist in treatments of certain conditions there are a number of real world examples where controllable and adaptive lighting has delivered significant benefits.

Sun-Light Solutions dealer ‘Little Islands’ is a driving force in providing support for dementia care. Their senior staff are highly experienced in both the design of dementia care environments and the provision of specialist equipment, including a Hi-Tech sensory room called the ‘LifeHouse’. LifeHouse is a self contained sensory room installed into care homes in the UK offering technology, including mood enhancing lighting, to aid calmness and inclusion but also offer LifeStory, a multimedia ‘life story’ of the dementia sufferers which allows them to reach back in time of happiness.

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Philips Helawell uses a combination of dynamic and intelligent white light and ambient colour light with patient and staff controls to deliver light that is tuned to support the biological clock and creates a pleasant ambience for patients and visitors, thus supporting the healing environment. The HealWell lighting solution resulted in:

• Improved patient and staff satisfaction

• Longer sleep duration for patients

• Shorter time to fall asleep for patients, enhanced mood of patients

A pilot at the NHS Rotherham hospital in UK showed that these kinds of benefits can be achieved for the same cost as lighting in a standard ward and with accompanying savings in energy and maintenance costs.

One study6 examined the effect of different illumination levels on pharmacists’ prescription-dispensing error rate and found that error rates were reduced when work-surface light levels were relatively high. This is consistent with findings from other settings that show that task performance improves with increased light levels. Task-related lighting settings and controls also clearly have a role to play in adapting lighting to improve outcomes.

There is no doubt that employing bio-adaptive lighting in healthcare has a beneficial effect for patients as well as staff. Improving light levels and empowering staff with control is a key factor in realising the benefits as well as introducing lighting that can support circadian rhythms.

Education Studies such as the Philips Schoolvision project have shown how bio-adaptive lighting can be used in schools with very positive outcomes, especially from the staff that were given control over the lighting. A further study in the Netherlands7 used different light scenes through the school day to support pupil’s rhythms and aid concentration on tasks:

 Energy setting. This setting is intended to be used to activate the pupils at the start of the day or after lunch. A cold “blue-rich” white light.

 Focus setting. This setting aids concentration during challenging tasks, such as exams and tests. A bright white light was used.

 Calm setting. This setting brings a relaxing ambience to support independent and collaborative learning. This delivered a white light with a warm, red colour tone.

Certain specialist in the UK have embraced the principle and taken it further with sensory environments designed for special needs education (SEN) which create a safe controllable space for calming and stimulating experiences. Learning opportunities are delivered in a totally immersive way involving lighting for people of different needs and abilities. These examples have shown that attention span, concentration and behaviour is significantly improved through the use of dedicated light settings. When designed for, and integrated into the school’s activity bio-adaptive lighting supports student activity in a very positive way.

Retail

Applying the principles of bio-adaptive lighting to the retail environment can bring a number of benefits for staff and shoppers alike. Lighting can be adapted to the time of day, season of the year and even the ambient daylight conditions without detraction from retail display. With LED lighting and new standards of control available today retailers can add the ability to change, adapt and improve their environments at the same time as they look to take advantage of the energy and running cost benefits of LED lighting.

Hospitality

Venues and hospitality facilities have much to gain from adopting bio-adaptive lighting. Apart from the ability to create the perfect ambience and have flexibility in the lighting system, consideration now has to be given to the power of lighting to influence emotion and visitors response to events.

8 Northumberland in London already promotes its ability to energise conference audiences and add impact to presentations with dynamic lighting effects. They even offer daylight underground as a way of keeping participants engaged throughout the day where there is no real daylight. The colours and movement of daylight are reproduced within the space in subtle ways which go unnoticed but support circadian rhythms.

Lighting is also used for combatting the effects of jetlag with introduction into hotels and even early attempts at managing the lighting in flight. The Hotel Rafayel in London offers jetlag recovery lighting in a number of rooms and 8 Northumberland have jetlag lighting scenes in their function rooms for use by delegates. The management of environments for maximum comfort and effect will include these aspects of lighting control in the hospitality sector as awareness increases and the cost and simplicity of implementation reduces.

Summary

The benefits of bio-adaptive lighting are becoming well defined and clearer and are applicable in many fields of lighting. Importantly, the advent of digital lighting and its inherent ability to deliver far greater levels of fine-grained control renders this capability at affordable and economic cost levels into many lighting installations today and we can expect this to extend to mass market and commodity-type lighting in the not too distant future.

Companies such as amBX need to be able to support the design and implementation of lighting which delivers the benefits that are clearly there for wellbeing, therapeutic and educational outcomes and productivity. The design and simplicity of lighting control will need to enable users to take real advantage of bio-adaptive lighting without technical and knowledge barriers getting in the way so that this powerful aspect of artificial lighting can become second nature when we think about lighting in our lives.

The technology and a lot of deep understanding is available today so all that remains is for everyone involved in lighting and with a desire to improve living, working caring and learning environments to embrace bio-adaptive lighting and seek how to improve our world.

If you would like to learn more, discuss any if the ideas and thoughts in this overview then please feel free to contact Sun-Light Solutions.

Sources & References:

1&4. Dr Mercola – Light Therapy Promising for Treating Major Depression, January 26, 2011 , Physorg January 7, 2011, Archives of General Psychiatry January 2011

2. Hathaway WE. A study into the effects of types of light on children -a case of daylight robbery. Retrieved 1 December 2010, from http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/obj/irc/doc/pubs/ir/ir659/ hathaway.pdf.

Rautkylä E, Puolakka M, Tetri E, Halonen L. Effects of correlated colour temperature and timing of light exposure on daytime alertnessin lecture environments. Journal of Light and Visual Environment 2010; 34: 59-68.

3. The Relative Merits of Lean, Enriched, and Empowered Offices: An Experimental Examination of the Impact of Workspace Management Strategies on Well-Being and Productivity. Craig Knight and S. Alexander Haslam, University of Exeter

5. Spectral Sensitivity of the Circadian System. Mariana G Figuerio, John D Bullough & Mark S Rea, Lighting Research Center, Rensslaer Institute Troy NY.

6. The Impact of Light on Outcomes in Healthcare Settings Anjali Joseph, Ph.D., Director of Research, The Center for Health Design

7. Lighting affects students’ concentration positively: Findings from three Dutch studies. P Sleegers, N Moolenaar Department of Organization and Management. University of Twente, M Galetzkab, Department of Consumer Psychology, University of Twente and B van der Zandenc, c Philips Lighting, Eindhoven, The Netherlands

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Circular Infra-Red Heating Panel

The world’s most cost effective, stylish and healthy heating solution!

Circular mirror Infrared Heating technology brought to you by Sun-Light Solutions Ltd.

Designed and manufactured with style, technological excellence and precision in mind whilst being one of the most efficient and economical forms of heating. Complete with a 5 year warranty.

The functional circular mirror design at 850mm diameter offering 360w output with smart bevelled edge are the outstanding features of our infra-Red heating panel. The mirrored panel integrates into any environment by mounting onto a wall as a mirror and emphasise your taste in interior design. The heating system combines all the positive characteristics of the infrared heating technology coupled with elegance and your personal touch.

Sun-Light Solutions radiator enables cost-effective heating into a soothing, elegant and comfortable living/work space, simply connect to the mains electric or interface with home/business automation systems.

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For use in the home, office, school, university, bar, club, cafe, restaurant, garage, workshop, canteen, saunas, gym, boat/marine, shop, sports hall, care homes, hotel rooms, halls of residence, church, garden room, home office, corridors, reception areas – Any room/space that requires warming.

amBX apps

Full control in your hands! 

The unique amBX technology allows for new levels of user interface design with the capability to make complex and difficult-to-use lighting control a thing of the past. Controls are delivered for one space as touchscreen apps for tablet PCs with a Master Control system resident on the system server. The apps can be configured for the venue and customised to the Light-Scenes required in the space.

Where the amBX solution is controlling lights as either multiple circuits or multiple spaces, Sun-Light Solutions offer bespoke control apps, which can be branded for the client and created to control up-to 32 spaces or circuits, with space/circuit selection, independent brightness & saturation control plus Light Scene selection and RGB colour wheel for selecting just the right colour.

The system is flexible enough to suit all projects and can be fully customised for special requirements.

amBX Colourscaper 

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The Colourscaper App offers complete control of lighting in each space. The main functions are:

Light-Scene selection: a single touch will smoothly transition the lighting from the current Light-Scene to the one selected.

Colour Selection: the colour palette of each Light-Scene can be easily changed in seconds from the pre-set colour library, a full colour picker or even the exact colour reference data.

Brightness & Saturation: simple slider controls to get the light levels just right.

Update Light-Scenes: the Colourscaper will synchronise to the Light-Scenes installed in the Light-Scene Engine in order to keep up-to-date with any changes made to the installation.

amBX Live

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/ambx-live/id786204493?mt=8 

The amBX Live App allows the space to be easily set up by selecting colours for different parts of the room or area. The screen represents the floor layout of the room and, for example, by simply clicking in the right-hand corner you have control of the lighting in the right-hand corner of the real room.

Click and drag to move the colour around and the effects appear in real time in the real room to allow rapid ambience creation for the right effect every time.

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amBX Control

Full control in your hands!

The unique amBX technology allows for new levels of user interface design with the capability to make complex and difficult-to-use lighting control a thing of the past. Controls are delivered as touchscreen apps for PC’s, smartphones and tablet PCs with a Master Control system resident on the system server. The apps can be configured for the venue and customised to the Light-Scenes required in each space. For example, some clients prefer to limit the control from one app to a single space, whereas others prefer multiple spaces to be controllable from within a single app.

The system is flexible enough to suit all projects and can be fully customised for special requirements.

Designed to control whole projects but also for easy integration

amBX Light-Scene Engine can manage complete lighting control over any installation from a few fixtures to thousands of lights. Its unique architecture allows it to manage up to 32 spaces with up to 27 independent zones within each space, so a total of 864 zones and with any number of lights within each zone. amBX Light-Scene Engine is designed for connection to other systems and devices which have a role to play in the management of lighting in the building or project, for example sensors for presence detection or daylight measurement and also automation and building control systems. Light-Scene Engine has an http IP protocol which is available for installers and integrators and can also be used for managing and configuring bespoke requirements, which makes it widely compatible with other third party systems and devices such as the recent creations of AMX, Control4, Crestron, DemoPad, Lutron Homeworks QS, Savant control modules, SLS bespoke apps. Coming soon (October 2016), integration to Amazon Echo for voice recognition control of scene selection.

Light-Scene Manager – the complete set up and management tool for Light-Scene Engine

The Light-Scene Manager software is used during the installation of Light-Scene Engine and for in-life management of the installation over any changes or updates required.  Its main functions are:

Fixture Setup: rapid configuration of the spaces, zones and locations for all the lighting fixtures in the installation

Light-Scene Setup: selection of all the Light-Scenes required for the project.

Schedule: setup a timed schedule for Light-Scenes for each area

Settings: brightness and saturation settings

Light-Scene Manager can be used for remote setup of Light-Scene Engine over a web-connected network

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amBX Light-Scenes

amBX Light-Scenes simplify complex lighting control

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Light-Scenes are collections of settings and parameters for determining exactly the right lighting experience required. From simple static lighting to the most dynamic and interactive experience, an amBX Light-Scene ensures consistency of experience in every amBX controlled installation. Light-Scenes manage the colour, location, movement, brightness and all dynamic aspects of lighting. They can be pre-defined or they can change dynamically in response to external triggers such as sensors, audio or video input and also from controls within the amBX apps. In this way Light-Scenes deliver powerful and comprehensive control yet are very easy and flexible to use, and there’s no programming required. Bespoke Light-Scenes can be created for projects.

Download amBX Light Scenes here

Ambient Light-Scenes manage the lighting in each space and any requirements for colour, colour changing, movement, direction and brightness.

Audio Light-Scenes react dynamically and in real time to sound input, such as music, to turn the whole space into the experience

Video Light-Scenes react in real time to any video image to extend the experience beyond the screen, adding impact and immersion.

amBX Light-Scene Engine has a standard capability to run any one of twenty four chosen Light-Scenes in each individul space within an installation. Many differing Light-Scenes are available from the Light-Scene library on the amBX website and can also be designed to bespoke requirements.

Popular ambient Light-Scenes are as follows: Fireflies, Fire, Halogen, Candlelight, Sunrise, Sunset, Morning Sun, Afternoon Sun, Sunset, Houselights.

Popular Audio to Light-Scenes are as follows: Disco, Romance, RnB, Swing, Salsa, Audio Slices.

Popular Video to Light-Scenes are as follows: Dynamic, Film, Film Magic, Movie Magic, Gaming.

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DMX Drivers.

High PWM frequency output for flicker free RGB lighting.

Typically located in the control rack the SLS 8 Way DMX-PWM Driver for driving the DMX signal from the amBX or other control device. With a 5 year warranty for peace of mind.

Running either 12v or 24v RGB Flex then the perfect eight point compass point set up of amBX can be achieved.

The driver can drive alternative fixtures and can receive other DMX signals. The fixture will connect via the Phoenix connectors, DMX signal connects via RJ45 in & out or 3 pin DMX with DMX loop the same.

The product requires the correct power supply for the amount of light it is driving.

Please call for advice.

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High PWM frequency output for flicker free RGBW lighting.

Typically located in the control rack the SLS 8 Way DMX-PWM Driver for driving the DMX signal from the amBX or other control device. With a 5 year warranty for peace of mind.

Running either 12v or 24v four channel RGBW Flex then the perfect eight point compass point set up of amBX can be achieved.

The driver can drive alternative fixtures and can receive other DMX signals. The fixture will connect via the Phoenix connectors, DMX signal connects via RJ45 in & out or 3 pin DMX with DMX loop the same.

The product requires the correct power supply for the amount of light it is driving.

Please call for advice.

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Input signal DMX512/RDM
Input voltage DC12V~DC24V
Max load current 3A ×32CH   Max. 96A
Max output power (0~36W…72W) x32CH Max.2304W
DMX512 socket XLR-3, XLR-5, RJ45, Green terminal
Control mode DIM/CT/RGB/RGBW
DIM Curve 0.1~9.9
Gray scale level 8bit(256 levels)/16bit(65536 levels)
Photoelectric Isolation Yes
Working temperature -30℃~65℃
Dimension L300×W122×H39(mm)
Package Size L309×W127×H41(mm)
Weight (G.W) 1050g

 

 

 

Mini Groove 3 RGB & Warm White Feature spot light.

Mini Groove 3.

Beautifully designed and crafted in the UK by Sun-Light Solutions, the Mini Groove 3 RGB LED fixture is turned out of HE30 aircraft grade aluminum with fantastic groove detailing. Weighing in at a mere 70g and measuring 40mm long and 30mm diameter, this is perfect to disguise anywhere offering extremely high output from a tiny device. With a 28deg beam angle and housings available in any RAL colour of choice.

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Groove 3’s are perfect for creating ambient or mood lighting for any environment, be that at home, in a bar, restaurant, club or hotel. Perfect also for creating a relaxed atmosphere such as down time in education, averting crisis moments with students and adults alike. The product would also suit the health market, such as spas, therapy rooms, dentist, doctors and hospitals – creating calm by the use of light, indoors or outdoors. With adjustable mount bracket for simple installation. Supplied with a sealed 1m cat5 terminated cable, which can be extended to suit the installation..

The fixture can be wirelessly controlled by various technologies including iOS and Android devices, sophisticated DMX control systems such as the amBX Lights-Scene Engine or stand-alone solutions.

Running at 6.6w from a 350mA or colour changing at 700mA constant current driver the light output is unbelievable.

The Mini Groove 3 will deliver quality lighting for an anticipated 50,000 hours of constant use at which point the unit will typically lower to around 80% of its brightness.

Mini Groove WW

Also available is the Mini Groove WW – Beautifully designed and crafted in the UK by Sun-Light Solutions, the Mini Groove WW is turned out of HE30 aircraft grade aluminium with fantastic groove detailing. The 2.2w Warm white LED weighs in at a mere 70g and measuring 40mm long and 30mm diameter, this is perfect to disguise anywhere offering extremely high output from a tiny device. With a beam angle choice of 10, 28 & 40 deg. Housings available in any RAL colour of choice and an adjustable mount bracket for simple installation. Supplied with a sealed 1m cat5 terminated cable, which can be extended to suit the installation.

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The fixture can be wirelessly controlled by various technologies including iOS and Android devices, sophisticated DMX control systems such as the amBX Lights-Scene Engine or stand-alone solutions.

Running at 2.2w from a 700mA constant current driver the light output is beautiful.

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Groove 4 RGBW Spot Light.

SLS Groove 4 feature spot light.

Beautifully designed and crafted in the UK by Sun-Light Solutions, the Groove 4 is turned out of HE30 aircraft grade steel with fantastic groove detailing and available in any RAL colour of choice.

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Using the latest Osram Oslon RGBW LED’s and sealed Carlco Optics 17deg lens, this fixture offers perfectly smooth and flicker free lighting for many environments. The RGB&W removes the need to produce a white light from RGB as the fourth channel is white allowing just the white light to operate. An optional frosted lens could be fitted offering a 28deg beam angle.

The compact design – 82mm long by 60mm diagonal and weighing 490g being perfectly balanced on the marine grade, stainless steel adjustable mount facility which allows for extremely easy installation. The Groove 4 is supplied with a sealed 2m cat5 terminated cable, which can be extended to suit the installation.

The fixture at 9w on full can be driven by a 700mA constant current driver plus power supply with 2.4v for red and 3.4v for green, blue & white and be wirelessly controlled by various technologies including iOS and Android devices, sophisticated DMX control systems such as the amBX Light-Scene Engine or stand-alone solutions.

The Groove 4 will deliver quality lighting for an anticipated 50,000 hours of constant use at which point the unit will typically lower to around 80% of its brightness.

Groove 4’s are perfect for creating ambient or mood lighting for any environment, be that at home, in a bar, restaurant, club or hotel. Perfect also for creating a relaxed atmosphere such as down time in education, averting crisis moments with students and adults alike. The product would also suit the health market, such as spas, therapy rooms, dentist, doctors and hospitals – creating calm by the use of light, indoors or outdoors.

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RGB/RGBW LED Flex.

Accent lighting for:

Residential hallways; reception rooms; bedrooms; kitchens; media rooms and cinema rooms.

Feature lighting for the hospitality market in: bars; restaurants; clubs; champagne bars; hotel rooms and pool rooms.

Ambient lighting for the corporate sector in: boardrooms; reception areas; meeting rooms; marketing suites and chill out zones.

Also used in Sensory rooms.

Specification:

24v DC – SMD 5050 – 60 LED’s per Meter – 14.4 Watts per Meter – 10mm Wide – Pitch 16mm – Cut at every 100mm – Epoxy coated for protection/cleaning and self adhesive for easy installation.

Custom Lengths prepared with heat-shrink cable connectors and terminated with XLR’s.

Aluminum extrusion available in various lengths with either clear of frosted cover – 10mm wide to ensure your LED flex runs are installed neatly and securely.

Either single or multiple DMX Drivers with PSU’s available.

Please call/email with your project details, we will be delighted to assist.

Translucent Lighting Feature walls and ceilings.

Create stunning & lasting lighting features.

Available from Sun-Light Solutions the fantastic range of translucent stretch material allows for perfect light diffusion. The membrane allows approximately 85% of the light to pass through as diffused light. With careful use of lights, stunning effects can be achieved. Any light source can be used from standard fluorescent tubes to cold cathode tubes or the modern intelligent LED lights. The light effect is limited only by the imagination of the lighting designer and the complexity of the light controller.

Fixed colours can easily be achieved, as can colour mixing, fading, scrolling, and image reproduction in the form of rear projection.

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When used in conjunction with amBX lighting technology such as the image above, which was installed by Sun-Light Solutions dealer Saville Audio Visual into a Boardroom that duals as a Telepresence room. Initially this wall can be the perfect colour blue as the backdrop for high end Video Conferencing delivering near TV Studio quality images but can be any colour to coordinate with the clients in the room. Offer subtle ambient room lighting such as a warm white on a cold day or a nice mix of colours slowly moving in the background or reacting to music and indeed to the presentation content.

The image below shows a translucent lighting feature that rises up a staircase wall then gracefully curves over and follows the ceiling along overhead and is absolutely mesmerising. The amBX Light-Scene Engine drives the coloured lights allowing for static colours of choice, fabulous ambient Light-Scenes and lights reacting to the music being played.

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The next image is a bespoke glazed panel over an opening in a book case, the panel is lit internally with RGB flex. The glazed panel offers a beautifully diffused lighting feature.

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amBX Light-Scene Engine

amBX Lighting Control from Sun-Light Solutions.
Setting new standards of intelligent lighting control for today’s most demanding projects. amBX Light-Scene Engine, the IP based, multi-room lighting control engine has been designed and developed to transport intelligent and intuitive lighting control to new levels. Continue reading