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| Architectural Lighting Saudi Arabia Summit Architectural Lighting Saudi Arabia Summit - put together by IQPC, takes place from 13 - 16 March 2011, Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and will highlight the key themes of implementing groundbreaking design and incorporating sustainable practices in lighting, including reducing energy costs and improving ROI on large developments for the owners. Architectural lighting is a young industry, incorporating artificial lighting in buildings and developments to enhance the architectural features of the built environment. Its use in large-scale developments and iconic buildings is becoming ever more pervasive in a region dominated by both.spliter The reason for the steady growth in this new industry is because "the impact of good lighting within the built environment should not be underestimated, as it can significantly enhance a building and positively influence the perception of spaces. Given this fundamental fact, lighting is clearly a major contributor to the success or failure of a building, which should not be left to chance, " says Barry Hannaford, Principal Lighting Designer with Dubai-based dpa Lighting Design, and speaker at the inaugural Architectural Lighting Saudi Arabia Summit. Lighting accounts for up to 15 percent of project costs, increasing to up to 25 percent for electricity bills. When combining the millions of light bulbs used in commercial and residential buildings, this can easily add up. Energy use is not the only factor which must be considered - as any lighting designer will tell you, maintenance and the use of correct fittings and fixtures can also contribute to reducing energy costs and improving ROI on large developments for the owners, particularly when architectural lighting is factored into a project. write your comments about the article :: © 2011 Construction News :: home page |