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Monthly Archives for November 2012

Sun light

Singapore, 15th November 2012 I am surprised how little still interior designers (and to a lesser extent architects) consider the impact of daylight in their overall design approach. It is without doubt that our sun provides the greatest source of … Continue reading

15. November 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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Indo Pacific

Singapore, 14th November 2012 Back from a relaxing long weekend, I am reading about US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visiting Perth this week and noted a new terminology, which I think is very much applicable to our work as … Continue reading

14. November 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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Suppliers and contractors

Perth-Singapore, 8-9th November 2012 Travelling is not always conducive to my blog 🙂 Yesterday I had a lot on my plate before heading to the airport late afternoon and once I had arrived back in Singapore late last night did not … Continue reading

09. November 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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The end of an era

Perth, 7th November 2012 That’s it! The end of an era; the start of a new one! Today I got my first manufacturer notice (from Endo) that they have stopped production of the conventional lighting systems and will now only … Continue reading

07. November 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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One of those days

Perth, 6th November 2012 Just one of those days where a lot and nothing is happening…In Australia the Melbourne Cup (Australia’s biggest horse racing event for the uninitiated) brings the country to halt with every Tom, Dick and Harry placing … Continue reading

06. November 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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Testing

Perth, 5th November 2012 Subjecting your lighting concept to visual tests (or visual mock-ups) is crucial to make sure your assumptions in regards to how light will interact with the subject are correct. I spent a good part of this … Continue reading

05. November 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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Motivation

Perth, 2nd November 2012 Motivation is a crucial driver in our line of work. Without motivation (and passion) it would be hard to keep it up as you deal with the ups and downs along the way to success. You … Continue reading

02. November 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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Nano technology

Perth, 1st November 2012 Arrived in Perth today after a little bomb scare at the airport…turned out to be false alarm, just an “abandoned” suitcase. But enough to get the full bomb squad out in force and close down the … Continue reading

01. November 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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