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The SSE Hydro Arena in Glasgow has been given a makeover. According to Pollstar, the arena is the fourth most popular venue in the world. The SSE Hydro Arena was designed by Foster + Partners and fitted with specialist lighting by Arup. The 13,000 capacity venue will be holding the 20th Commonwealth Games on the 23rd of July. The architectural lighting is controlled by a Lutron system which is co-ordinated with Martin show-lighting software. A model of the façade can be sent out to a conc …

Customers who are new to LED technology don’t realise that LED light bulbs come in different variations of “white”. With traditional incandescent or halogen bulbs you could not choose the colour of the light that the bulb produced as this was down to pure physics. Traditional bulbs work by passing electricity through a wire that glows hot. This glow produces the light seen. As LED light bulbs are a completely different technology and much more technically advanced it …

Emergency lighting is a crucial component of any building's safety plan. But when it comes to emergency lighting, you might encounter terms like "maintained" and "non-maintained." What do these terms mean, and how do they affect your building's safety? Let's dive into the differences between maintained and non-maintained emergency lighting to help you make an informed decision. Understanding Emergency Lighting Emergency lighting provides illumination in case of a power outage. This lighting is e …