Atrium Ltd

Learn why acoustic lighting is an important component of designing modern spaces. Topics include the trends driving the need for acoustic lighting, in particular the intersection of open concept spaces with designing for wellness.Also, basic acoustic design factors that influence the effectiveness of acoustic lighting, and different approaches to combining acoustics and lighting.This presentation will help you understand:The trends driving the need for acoustic lightingDifferent approaches to combining acoustics and lighting and the benefits of using acoustic lighting for open concept designsThe most important characteristics of acoustic lighting that contribute to sound absorption and meaningful noise reductionThe critical role architects have in implementing acoustic lighting performance.

Explore the benefits of natural light in a physiological sense and understand how homo sapiens have evolved with not only visible light but with non-visible elements of the electromagnetic spectrum.How can we consider this knowledge when designing interior and exterior spaces? Can architecture and interior design have an impact on and deliver a physiological response?By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:The physiological impact of natural lightHow our ancestors consumed light and how we consume light todayThat light is a critical part of health and wellbeingHow to think about the built environment with a human centric approachHow design can drive our desire to consume natural lightPlease note that this is a piece of thought leadership and not a technical specification seminar.

Delve into the fascinating subject of light and colour, their effects onour bodies and minds, and the pros and cons of the LED revolution.This presentation will help you understand:• The non-visual effects of colour and light• The physiological and psychological effects of light• The relationship and use of colour and light in the built environment• The importance of transmission by a light fitting to help realise the design intention• How to evaluate the quality of light from a lighting fixture and how that quality can affect design

Delve into the captivating evolution of illumination, tracing the historical roots of modern lighting techniques and their transformative impact on interior design. This CPD explores how lighting has shifted from mere functionality to a powerful tool for shaping atmosphere and enhancing spatial experience.Journey through time, understanding how evolving technologies and design philosophies have intertwined, influencing luminaire types, control systems, and the art of scene setting. Learn to master the nuances of light, from the subtle warmth of ambient layers to the dramatic focus of accent lighting.This presentation will help you:• Understand the origins of lighting techniques• Understand the differences between quantitative and qualitative design methods• Gain confidence in specifying lighting techniques on a projectUnderstand the importance of controls and scene setting on a project

Learn how luminous surfaces will change the way lighting is incorporated into architecture. Topics include the history and role of luminous surfaces in creating spaces that are more synchronised with the human experience of our environment, standards driving the incorporation of human well-being in design, the applications and design approaches for successfully specifying luminous surfaces into architecture, as well as a look at how luminous ceilings can contribute to acoustic performance.This presentation will help you understand:The role of luminous surfaces in providing architectural illuminationThe design requirements for luminous surfaces as a source of illuminationThe technology options available for choosing lighting for luminous surfaces including LED string, tape, edge lit panels and flexible or inflexible LED arraysThe key design considerations required for the integration of lighting with surface materialsThe characteristics of soft and hard luminous surfaces and their photometric performances.