The modern office should be connected, to both broader business drivers and the people within it. Your office is your asset. Make the most of it. Make lighting a contributor, not a cost.

1. Are you seeing
your workspace
in the right light?
Improve productivity with a brighter employee experience

2. Agenda
Setting the
scene
Findings Opportunities Our
understanding
Our solutions

3. Setting the
scene
Section 1
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4. Traditional
workplaces
are
changing

5. More
emphasis on
collaborative
activities

6. How do we
light these
spaces?

7. A modern office
The changing nature of our work is
dramatically impacting the way we
conceive offices and work spaces.
More and more of us are working in
non-traditional ways and places.
Whether we’re occupying desks at a
central office or working from home,
we’ll need adaptable furniture and
appropriate light sources.
Always adaptable

8. A modern office
Collaborative activities
Nowadays within central offices
work is less concentrated in
dedicated individual workspaces.
As collaborative activities gain
greater significance, it prompts
customers to re-think the lighting
requirements for these spaces.

9. A modern office
Aligning values
Companies increasingly want to
convey an experience in an office
environment that aligns with
their values.
This influences the choice of lighting
that helps reinforce a sense of
identity and builds an emotional
connection with the company.

10. A modern office
Direct impact
We understand that lighting not
only impacts directly on the workplace
environment in order to complete
tasks, but also greatly affects our
wellbeing and the quality of work
we produce.

11. The potential in
your office
35% CO2 30%
About 35% of the EU’s
buildings are over 50 years
old and almost 75% of building
stock is energy inefficient
In Europe, buildings are
responsible for 40% of energy
consumption and nearly 36%
of CO2 emissions
Using occupancy sensors can
reduce electricity use by 30%

12. The potential in
your office
19% 60% 68%
19% of the world’s electricity
demand goes to lighting
Lighting, cooling and ventilation
are responsible for more than
60% of the electricity used by
office buildings
68% of employees
complain about the
lighting in their offices

13. Findings
Section 2
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14. Common issues with
office lighting

15. Artificial light from badly specified
or fitted luminaires can have ill
effects on screen displays, causing
a number of visual complaints

16. Office work can be
particularly demanding
on the eyes – especially
when employees are
required to stare at
screens all day
Dim lighting can cause a
number of health issues,
such as eye strain and
headaches, and the
associated drops in
productivity
Overly harsh lighting can
cause eye strain and even
trigger migraines

17. Health impacts of poor
illumination are not limited
to just the ophthalmic

18. Employees straining to
read in poor light can suffer
musculoskeletal issues thanks
to compromised posture

19. Given that illness costs European
businesses an estimated

20. £77 billion a year*
*http://www.lse.ac.uk/website-archive/newsAndMedia/newsArchives/2014/03/WorkplaceDepression.aspx

21. Optical Flicker
A definition
• Flicker can be defined as:
Variations in luminance over time
• In other words:
Anything unpleasant that is related
to variations in luminance over time
• Optical flicker can be caused by
personal sensitivity, viewing angle,
light source frequency and
response time as well as power
supply (driver) design

22. Optical Flicker
The main causes are electrical
power variations.
• Input voltage variations will cause
LEDs to draw more or less current
• These variations cause the LEDs to
become more or less bright
• It is nearly impossible to remove all
voltage variations
• With LEDs, the relationship
between their brightness and the
voltage or current is not entirely
linear, but it is linked

23. Optical Flicker
The cause
By the very nature of how LED
drivers are designed, they cannot
be entirely flicker-free (= 0% flicker),
but a very low rate is possible and
should be achieved to reach optimal
working environment definition.

24. Glare
A definition
Glare is a visual sensation caused by
excessive and uncontrolled brightness.
It can be disabling or simply
uncomfortable.
It is subjective, and sensitivity to glare
can vary widely.

25. Glare
Types of glare
There are two commonly considered
types of glare:
Discomfort Glare – the sensation of
annoyance or even pain induced by overly
bright sources, but not actually stopping
you seeing.
Disability Glare – the reduction in visibility
caused by intense light sources in the field
of view. It causes a loss of visibility from
stray light being scattered within the eye.

26. Glare
Direct glare
Cause
– Luminaires without glare control
– Very bright surfaces
Effect
– Loss of concentration
– More frequent mistakes
– Fatigue
Remedy
– Luminaires with limited luminance levels
– Blinds on windows
– Appropriate location

27. Glare
Reflected glare
Cause
– Reflective surfaces
– Incorrect luminaire arrangement
– Incorrect workstation position
Effect
– Loss of concentration
– More frequent mistakes
– Fatigue
Remedy
– Matching luminaire to workstation (layout)
– Indirect lighting
– Matt surfaces

28. UGR
The evaluation of glare
One common metric that is used to quantify
Discomfort Glare is the UGR:
UGR = Unified Glare Rating
The glare of all luminaires that are in the
room regularly can be evaluated with the
UGR method, as specified in the standard
EN 12464-1 “Lighting of indoor workplaces”.
However, LED luminaires with very bright
light points, which can be perceived
individually, are crucial to avoid.

29. Light makes
us humans
feel good!
The presence, or lack, of light
affects us not just in a visual sense,
but also biologically and emotionally.
Using the right type of lighting we
are able to improve our well-being;
this is also often referred to as
Human Centric Lighting (HCL).
Human
Centric
Lighting

30. Light makes
us humans
feel good!
Lighting, wellbeing and
performance at work found that
companies should consider the
need to invest in workplace
lighting as a means to develop
work environments that support
well-being and performance,
and reduce the likelihood of
employee stress, absenteeism,
and industrial accidents.
Human
Centric
Lighting
Circadian
Rhythms
Improved
Productivity
Mood
Energy
Savings &
Sustainability
Visual
Acuity

31. Light makes
us humans
feel good!
The benefits of improving lighting
for the health and wellness of
employees and for the business
cannot be overstated.
Human
Centric
Lighting
Circadian
Rhythms
Improved
Productivity
Mood
Energy
Savings &
Sustainability
Visual
Acuity

32. Opportunities
Section 3
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33. Putting the built
environment to work
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10
As well as the clear benefits good quality
lighting can have for employees, the office
can do more for the business too. Make
lighting a contributor rather than a cost: lower
infrastructure costs and get more out of the
space available in one of the business’ most
valuable assets.

34. 1
What are you trying
to achieve?
The first step towards upgrading
any office lighting solution is to
have an end goal in mind
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35. 2
Know the cost of your
current solution
A large proportion of operational
expenditure (OPEX) budget is
often taken up paying for lighting
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36. 3
Know your energy use
to minimise it
You can only manage what you
can measure. Sylvania offers
a free Energy Audit to help
customers understand
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37. 4 Set the mood
Use controls within the office
environment to set the mood,
communicate brand messages
and create a desired ambience
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38. 5
Determine most
wasteful times of day
Motion sensors can control
lighting so that busy areas and
quieter spaces are automatically
controlled to save energy
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39. 6 Identify old fittings
Incandescent lighting consumes
75% more energy than its newer
LED counterpart
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40. 7
Make the most of
natural daylight
Using of ambient light sensors to
detect natural light levels adjusts
the levels of artificial light to match
the needs in real time
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41. 8 Create zones
Creating localised zones across
the office environment is
important, as it allows people to
carry out tasks in an area that
feels comfortable and natural for
the activity they’re undertaking Back

42. 9 Take control
Installing a lighting control system
will allow better flexibility over the
use of lights within an office
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43. 10
Ensure you’re
emergency-ready
Compliance is not a one-off
achievement, it is a process.
If you do nothing else, it is
critical to ensure lighting
solutions are compliant
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44. The Office as
Chief Operating Officer
Approaching the built environment as the
Chief Operating Officer, means having full
insight into and control over the operations of
every area of the environment

46. Meeting rooms
An end-to-end Bluetooth mesh certified
lighting control system works effectively in
small offices and meeting rooms. The
wireless, plug and play system consists of
wireless luminaires, switches and sensor. It
should be easy to install and even simpler
to program via an intuitive mobile
application, with wireless-enabled
luminaires controlled individually or grouped
for convenient scene setting.
Using an occupancy sensor in the lighting
controls, combined with the open wireless
network, means that the meeting room can
enjoy an infrastructure that supports room-
level intelligence across elements such as
HVAC and sockets to create energy
efficiencies and cost savings.

47. Reception
The reception area in an office should
make an impactful first impression. It
should complement the brand look and feel,
and create the mood and ambience of the
brand. It’s an area that needs true
aesthetic consideration.
It requires low-profile, sleek solutions that
create the right impression without drawing
attention and without compromising on
performance. Look for options that can be
tailored to the needs of the space and
fittings such as mini spots, circular pucks
(in fixed and adjustable versions) and linear
and pendant versions to ensure
true flexibility.

48. Open plan workspace
1. Each luminaire automatically identifies its
neighbours to start working together
2. Every sensor lets other nearby sensors
know when someone is detected
3. Using collective learning, the system will
determine in which direction it believes
the occupant is moving and sets the light
levels automatically

49. Our understanding
Section 4
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50. Helps keep you compliant with the latest energy
legislation – increasingly stringent EPC standards
– and keeps you ahead on sustainability issues
while ensuring emergency lighting isn’t overlooked
for a safe working environment

51. Our modular approach means lighting can be
easily, quickly and cost-effectively customised
to suit individual needs and at the right scale
to match your requirements – from an intimate
meeting pod to the large boardroom

52. Office solutions are high-performance, cost-effective
and smart-enabled, giving you flexible
lighting with better control that’s in use only
where and when it’s needed – helping your
employees work smarter

53. Offers financing solutions designed to remove
large upfront costs and maximise payments
over the warranty period to make upgrades and
refits cash-neutral

54. Here today, here tomorrow – offering years of
heritage and experience, we partner with your
organisation for long-term success

55. LED SylSmart Logic
Optimal Control
Smooth dimming
Efficiency
Cost-saving
Performance
Enhanced experience
Connectivity
Self-learning
Further energy-saving
Increased control
Real-time response
Minimise maintenance
Comprehensive
financing solution
Enables balancing tight
budgets with rules and
regulations with no
Capex implications

56. The modern office should be connected,
to both broader business drivers and the
people within it. Your office is your asset.
Make the most of it. Make lighting a
contributor, not a cost.

57. Our solutions
Section 5
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58. Concord
Pixer
Office hero product
An innovative lighting solution.
A high-performance architectural range
that focuses on aesthetics and creates a
real ambience in an office environment.
New “plug-and-play” feature thanks to its
individual dropped pods that can be
replaced on-site.

59. Office hero product
Concord
Pixer

60. Concord
Pixer

61. Concord
Pixer
• Locating into recessed ceiling
solutions
• Suspended ceilings and plasterboard
• Recessed frame differs to match the
specified ceiling system
• Applicable to modular and linear
recessed solutions
Recessed

62. Concord
Pixer
• The same components can be used to
generate surface-mounting products,
so that the generic feel of the lighting
can be continued on to solid soffit
ceilings in the same building
• Using a first fix plate which also
accommodates the driver. Potential
for uplight halo of light too
Surface

63. Concord
Pixer
• Direct and direct/indirect lighting
options in a suspended format
• Modular and linear lighting solutions
• Slotlight may have common design
features, but can still be delivered
with the diffuser on a reel
Suspended

64. High-performance architectural
range that focuses on aesthetics
and creates a real ambience
Highlights / USPs
Concord
Pixer

65. Modular architecture allows
for quick customisation
Highlights / USPs
Concord
Pixer

66. Tuneable white light
to meet classroom and
office requirements
Highlights / USPs
Concord
Pixer

67. SylSmart for Scene Setting
and SylSmart for Connected
Building solutions
Highlights / USPs
Concord
Pixer

68. Technical specs
• Fixture power (W): 25 – 40 W
• Luminous flux (lm): 3700 - 4700 Lm
• Luminance at 65°<3000 Cd/m2
• Efficacy (lm/W): up-to 150lm/W
• Control technology: SylSmart
Connected Building and SylSmart
Standalone Room
• UGR: <19
• E3 emergency accessory
Concord
Pixer

69. Office product
Optix is perfect for office, education
and seminar rooms. With high-
performance glare-controlled optics
with optimised diffusers and reflectors.
Optional versions of Optix which meet
and exceed UGR <16 with aluminised
optics are also available. Further
efficiencies and control are gained by
adding SylSmart technology.
Optix
Recessed

70. High-performance glare-
controlled optics with optimised
diffuser and reflector
Highlights / USPs
Optix

71. Two aesthetic choices White /
Aluminised reflector
Highlights / USPs
Optix

72. Options for UGR<16 with
aluminised optics
Highlights / USPs
Optix

73. SylSmart versions for
Connected Building solutions
Highlights / USPs
Optix

74. Technical specs
• Fixture power (W): 20 – 36W
• Luminous flux (lm): 2800 - 4500 lm.
• Higher lumen package is available
upon request
• Luminance at 65°<1500 Cd/m2
• Efficacy (lm/W): up to 140 lm/W
• UGR<19 as standard, UGR<15
available with aluminised optics
• Control technology: SylSmart
• Standalone Room
• E3 Emergency Accessory
Optix

75. Technical specs
Optix
• Fixture power (W): 20 – 36W
• Luminous flux (lm): 2800 - 4500 lm.
• Higher lumen package is available
upon request
• Luminance at 65°<1500 Cd/m2
• Efficacy (lm/W): up to 140 lm/W
• UGR<19 as standard, UGR<15
available with aluminised optics
• Control technology: SylSmart
• Standalone Room
• E3 Emergency Accessory

76. Office products
Concord
Curvelyte
Concord Curvelyte, a stunning luminaire by Sylvania,
brings back style to the modern office with its clean,
sharp and sleek architectural design. Curvelyte combines
design, control and the latest technology with its unique
innovative light guide, featuring double rows of LEDs for
both direct and indirect light distribution, enhancing any
office space.

77. Office products
Concord
OfficeLyte
Concord OfficeLyte is perfect for office, education and
meeting rooms, with a lumen output up to 4570 lm. Efficacy
is now up to 148 lm/W making OfficeLyte one of the most
efficient luminaires in the specification market to date.
Visual comfort is an important factor when deciding upon
your lighting scheme and our range conforms to EN12464-1
for indoor workplaces. All models are UGR<19 compliant
almost eliminating glare within the office environment.

78. Office products
Rubico Gen 3
Now in its third generation, Rubico generation 3
keeps its well known appearance that many lighting
designers and architects have come to appreciate.
By utilising the recent advancements in LED
technology we have managed to improve efficacy by
40% compared to the generation 2 model. Further
efficiencies have been made through the adoption of
SylSmart technology.

79. Office products
RANA LED Gen 2
We are pleased to announce an updated second
generation RANA LED range in the form of
recessed, surface and suspended luminaires
designed to enhance the quality of light in all
types of office and educational environment.
Uniformity has been improved and the
600 x 600 LO version is <UGR 16 compliant.

80. Office products
Flat Panel LED
Start Flat Panel LED is an effortless solution,
whether for traditional fluorescent replacement or
redesigns and new builds.
Start Panel Flat family is a range of recessed, edge
lit, surface mounted and suspended LED panels for
general indoor lighting applications such as
breakout areas, offices and meetings rooms.
The optical design ensures a consistent uniform
output through the luminaire creating a comforting,
non-hard light source.
The range includes 600 x 600mm, 1200 x 300 and
1200 x 600 mm modules. high output and low output
(3,200lm), UGR<19 compliant and DALI luminaires.

81. Office products
SylSafe Emergency
Emergency lighting is an often overlooked, but
essential, element in the safety of the office. As
corporate governance becomes more stringent
and punishments more severe, safety solutions
must be fully compliant and adequately tested.
According to EN 1838, these functions are fulfilled
by emergency escape lighting, anti-panic lighting,
safety lighting for hazardous workplaces and
standby lighting. Existing offices should
periodically re-examine their solutions, and best
practice should of course be installed into new
builds. New systems allow automated testing and
remove the resource burden from the
maintenance team.

82. Thank you