Archetech Issue 33 2017 | Page 18

cOmbAT THE Winter darkness With winter fast approaching, the number of daylight hours is decreasing, plunging the nation into biological darkness for large parts of the day. This biological darkness during the winter months can lead to a lack of energy, persistent low mood and irritability. To counter the winter woes, getting as much exposure to daylight as possible is vital and good lighting can be of great benefit. Not only does it help you complete tasks but modern lighting will also improve the way you feel, which is why the task lighting sector has been revolutionised by the introduction of LUCTRA® by DURABLE. LUCTRA® is a premium LED lighting system proven to enhance wellbeing and productivity by harnessing the biological effect of light. LUCTRA® FLOOR TWIN: Designed for two users “The importance of the right lighting for the working environment cannot be underestimated,” comments Sean Starkey, Managing Director at DURABLE UK. “You can bring the benefits of natural light to your work or home and make the space as personal as you are. LUCTRA® provides an incredibly wide colour spectrum, and intense brightness, offering outstanding customisation and total flexibility. Its ability to be easily adjusted means it is the ideal task lighting choice for anybody, at any time of day and a truly unique lighting solution.” The range, endorsed by Dr Dieter Kunz, an expert in the importance of light for health, features superior quality cold white and warm white LEDs that produce an illuminance of up to 1,000 lux. LUCTRA® also features an extremely high colour spectrum between 2,700 and 6,500 Kelvin, which provides an intensity and colour that closely replicates daylight. The stunning collection of lamps is extremely easy to use with simple touch panel control. The VITACORE® electr onic system offers users intuitive access to LUCTRA® functions and the ability to control the brightness and colour of the light by simply placing a finger on the glass touch panel. A VITACORE® app is also available on Apple and Android systems. A personalised 24-hour lighting sequence can be programmed by answering five simple questions to automatically vary the colour and intensity of light to simulate natural light through the course of the day. Bluetooth technology allows the lamps to be controlled from a 10-metre distance and two integrated USB connections enable charging of mobile devices without affecting the life of the LEDs. The elegant LUCTRA® range consists of table, floor and cordless lamps in two modern, minimalistic designs and stylish colour finishes. Manufactured from the highest grade of aluminium and steel, the range is available in aluminium, black or white colour options, with LUCTRA® FLEX also available in orange, ensuring coordination with a multitude of interiors. This is complimented by the geometric (LINEAR) or rounded (RADIAL) lamp head design. Stylish and practical open cooling fins are featured in the unique lamp heads to effectively dissipate the heat from the LEDs, THE imPOrTAncE Of THE riGHT liGHTinG fOr THE wOrkinG EnvirOnmEnT cAnnOT bE undErESTimATEd. yOu cAn brinG THE bEnEfiTS Of nATurAl liGHT TO yOur wOrk Or HOmE And mAkE THE SPAcE AS PErSOnAl AS yOu ArE maintaining an operating temperature which never rises above 40°C. This ensures an extremely long service life for the LEDs of up to 50,000 hours, low power consumption and consequently sustainability in every respect. Self-locking joints specially developed for LUCTRA® allow adjustment of the lamp to any desired position. The table models are also available with three mounting options: a table top base, a table clamp or a pin for insertion into drill holes between 20mm and 80mm in diameter. www.luctra.co.uk