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Århus Akademi, Denmark

  • Århus Akademi, Denmark
  • Lamp efficacy

    Lamp efficacy

    Ensuring the lamp efficiently converts electricity into light (lm/W).

  • Ballast classification

    Ballast classification

    Controlling the electricity supply to the lamp (Energy Efficiency Index).

  • Luminaire distribution

    Luminaire distribution

    Controlling light emission using optics which bend and shape the light to the correct location.

  • System efficacy

    System efficacy

    Combining optical and thermal control within the luminaire (luminaire lm/W).

  • Presence/absence detection

    Presence/absence detection

    Providing lighting only when it’s needed.

  • Daylight detection

    Daylight detection

    Reducing waste light during daylight hours.

  • Constant illuminance

    Constant illuminance

    Producing the correct lighting levels for the duration of the maintenance period.

  • Task-scene setting

    Task-scene setting

    Allowing the user to set scenes and adapt the lighting to different tasks.

  • Timed off

    Timed off

    Automatic cut-off to turn all lights off during unoccupied hours.

  • Task lighting

    Task lighting

    Lighting task areas with the correct amount of light.

  • Zoning of lighting

    Zoning of lighting

    Zoning lighting in accordance to occupancy patterns or window location.

  • Maintenance schedule

    Maintenance schedule

    Tailoring maintenance schedules in accordance to product age, performance and environment.

  • Waste light

    Waste light

    Eliminating waste light which does not hit the intended target.

  • Reflectance

    Reflectance

    Taking advantage of light which is reflected from the surface within the space.

  • Visible smart metering

    Visible smart metering

    Enabling results of actions to be quickly seen as increased or decreased energy use to encourage responsible energy consumption.

Zero-energy school building uses Menlo3

When Århus Akademi refurbished the old classrooms and expanded the school they chose Menlo3. With an LOR that exceeds 80%, the lux level is 30% higher compared with the old installation. Combined with a lower wattage and lighting controls the result is up to 70% lighting energy savings.

Energy savings were of great importance for the new facilities because it is classified as a zero-energy building. The lighting is equipped with daylight controls, presence detectors, and an option for manual control, which enables the light to meet every need. Whilst a high lux level can help enhance energy and involvement during ordinary teaching it may be necessary to lower the light level when working on computers.

Some corridors are used for studying and even here Menlo3 has been used due to its excellent task illumination. With the focus on energy savings and a visual coherent architectural look and feel Menlo3 was also chosen for renovation of existing class rooms. The replacement was made one-to-one which makes it easy to compare the differences. In that part of the school the energy spend on lighting has been reduced by 50%, and during summer we expect savings to be rather 70% when the control system dims the light or turns it off as soon as artificial lighting is not needed.

The Sensa lighting control system gives occupants the flexibility they require, from a high lux level that enhances energy and involvement during ordinary teaching to lower light levels for computer work