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Lighting technology

Singapore, 15th August 2012 Choosing the proper lighting technology for our project applications remains one of the most crucial and challenging parts of lighting design. Though you might argue that the way we are going with LED technology you really … Continue reading

15. August 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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At what cost?

Singapore, 13th August 2012 With last night’s closing ceremony of the London Olympics behind us, we may just stand still at what costs such events come, to the organisers specifically and to the (tax paying) public in general. On a … Continue reading

13. August 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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National (Lighting) Day?

Singapore, 10th August 2012 Did not get to write on Wednesday and yesterday, which was Singapore’s National Day. “Social obligations” kept me busy elsewhere and in between I was not in a mood (nor state) to write something meaningful…Travelling around … Continue reading

10. August 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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Curiosity

Singapore, 7th August 2012 It is quite amazing what we humans are capable of doing. We landed people on the moon (in 1969 !) and have meanwhile managed to land several “spaceships” on Mars. The latest just yesterday…a Rover called … Continue reading

07. August 2012 by Martin Klaasen
Categories: Light and inspiration, light watch, lighting of the future | 1 comment

The big lighting forgery

Singapore, 6th August 2012 One of the articles that caught my eyes over the weekend carried by Mondo Arc’s online magazine version, was about the big Qatar forgery. I quote from the article. According to a press statement released by … Continue reading

06. August 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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Sustained sustainability

Brisbane, 3rd August 2012 I am in Brisbane for meetings and discussions with our business partner in sustainability. We have embraced sustainability as an integral part of our lighting design practice and having a wider understanding of the need and … Continue reading

03. August 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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Worlds biggest power failure

Perth, 2nd August 2012 Another one for the record books! All it took was a tripped power transmission line between Agra (home of the famous Taj Mahal) and Unnao in India to trigger a near country wide power failure covering … Continue reading

02. August 2012 by Martin Klaasen
Categories: light watch, lighting and culture, lighting and the economy, lighting applications, lighting of the future | 1 comment

Heritage and LED

Perth, 31st July 2012 Modern LED lighting technology is great and a big advancement in what is now possible in terms of lighting applications and techniques . But does modern technology marry well with heritage buildings and fabrics? I am … Continue reading

31. July 2012 by Martin Klaasen
Categories: city beautification, Light and inspiration, light watch, lighting and culture, lighting applications | 1 comment

London 2012

Perth, 30th July 2012 With Olympic Games 2012 in London well and truly on the way I can’t really ignore the opening ceremony, which, as Beijing 4 years ago, was spectacular in its own way. Held last Friday night (in … Continue reading

30. July 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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Photo genetic

Perth, 27th July 2012 With the weekend upon us many are looking for some “me” time, some time you can spend on yourself away from the office pressures. Not always easy, as some clients, certainly in this part of the … Continue reading

27. July 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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