Lighting Public Open Spaces
Balancing community, functionality and sustainability
Effective open space lighting enhances functionality, biodiversity, safety, and aesthetics while addressing sustainability and compliance standards. Smart technology, like motion sensors, ensures efficiency by providing light only where and when needed. By integrating durable, sustainable materials and aligning with community needs, lighting transforms spaces into safe, welcoming, and environmentally friendly environments.
Smart lighting
Durability and longevity
Safety
WE-EF’s advanced optical systems ensure light is directed only where needed, minimising waste and reducing light pollution through dark-sky optics and targeted illumination.
Integrated control systems like Zhaga, NEMA, and CityGrid enable intelligent operation, ensuring luminaires are used only when necessary, optimising energy consumption for sustainable efficiency.
With reduced blue light in the spectrum and the innovative "Wild-Light" technology for dual-colour temperatures, WE-EF prioritises both human well-being and the protection of light-sensitive ecosystems.
This project at Phillip Island focuses on creating wildlife-friendly lighting for penguins and migratory birds. Amber LEDs protect Little Penguins by eliminating blue light, while controlled illumination minimises light spill and environmental impact. The design also ensures durability, with coastal protection for long-lasting performance in marine conditions.
This project at Phillip Island focuses on creating wildlife-friendly lighting for penguins and migratory birds. Amber LEDs protect Little Penguins by eliminating blue light, while controlled illumination minimises light spill and environmental impact. The design also ensures durability, with coastal protection for long-lasting performance in marine conditions.
The Penguin Parade project on Phillip Island, Australia, required a lighting solution that ensured both the safety of visitors and the protection of the local wildlife. Special attention was given to the Little Penguins and migratory birds, which could be disturbed by blue light. Additionally, the lighting had to be designed to support the architectural character of the visitor center while preserving the nocturnal atmosphere.
WE-EF developed a tailored lighting solution with amber LEDs to eliminate blue light and minimise its impact on wildlife. The luminaires were equipped with special coastal protection treatments to withstand the demanding marine conditions. By using WE-EF products, an effective and sustainable lighting solution was achieved that is both functional and environmentally friendly.
A range of WE-EF products were used for the project, including the VFL540 luminaires, which provide uniform lighting in parking areas and landscape zones. The DAC240 luminaires were installed on the canopies of the visitor center, complementing the architectural design. Of particular importance was the use of amber LEDs, which minimise the blue light content and reduce disturbance to penguins and other nocturnal animals. These products offer an eco-friendly, functional, and aesthetic lighting solution.
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More safety with layered lighting
Historically, brighter light was thought to enhance safety, but modern approaches show this isn’t the case. Spaces with warmer colour temperatures and consistent, layered lighting—using multiple light sources and accounting for reflective surfaces—create a safer and more comfortable environment for everyone.
Historically, brighter light was thought to enhance safety, but modern approaches show this isn’t the case. Spaces with warmer colour temperatures and consistent, layered lighting—using multiple light sources and accounting for reflective surfaces—create a safer and more comfortable environment for everyone.
Eco Step Dim: lighting with motion detection
Eco Step Dim® is the only solution with direction sensing, enabling on-demand dimming both up and down. This optimises light levels and saves electricity during low traffic periods. As a versatile accessory for any DALI-capable luminaire, it brings precise, responsive control to enhance sophisticated projects.
Eco Step Dim® is the only solution with direction sensing, enabling on-demand dimming both up and down. This optimises light levels and saves electricity during low traffic periods. As a versatile accessory for any DALI-capable luminaire, it brings precise, responsive control to enhance sophisticated projects.
Zero upward spill above 90° horizontal with IOS
WE-EF’s IOS® system ensures full cut-off (ULOR = 0%), meaning no upward light output, minimising light pollution while precisely directing downward light. Optimised shielding and accessories ensure targeted, efficient illumination without unwanted spill.
WE-EF’s IOS® system ensures full cut-off (ULOR = 0%), meaning no upward light output, minimising light pollution while precisely directing downward light. Optimised shielding and accessories ensure targeted, efficient illumination without unwanted spill.
OLC One Led Concept
WE-EF's LED lens systems use a multi-layer principle, where each LED creates layers for uniform, efficient illumination. This system ensures strict light control, minimises light pollution, and allows for easy modular LED replacement. OLC® technology provides a uniform, energy-saving lighting solution, particularly for street and area lighting, balancing safety, visual comfort and energy efficiency.
WE-EF's LED lens systems use a multi-layer principle, where each LED creates layers for uniform, efficient illumination. This system ensures strict light control, minimises light pollution, and allows for easy modular LED replacement. OLC® technology provides a uniform, energy-saving lighting solution, particularly for street and area lighting, balancing safety, visual comfort and energy efficiency.
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