Creative and Practical Uses of LED Lighting in France
16th May 2023
When you travel in France, you soon notice the country has a mix of creative and practical LED lighting projects. They range from a water light graffiti wall to an office building lit exclusively by LED light bulbs.
The LED water wall
Poitiers in west central France is host to an innovative artwork: an interactive water light graffiti wall. The technology behind the wall is an LED lighting system.
When you apply a water pistol, wet brush, damp sponge or wet finger to the wall
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LED Bedspreads and Curtains
15th May 2023
Remember the old glow in the dark stars that you used to blu-tac to your
ceiling as a child?
Or maybe your favourite night light you couldn’t sleep without? Well
these may become a thing of the past for future generations thanks to
new
LED
light up bedspreads and curtains. A French Firm has created a material
that lights ups and glows in what is described as a “subtle and
mysterious” effect.
The fabric uses fiber-optics to carry the light through and has a
battery operat
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Can Fire Rated Downlights Be Covered With Insulation?
10th May 2023
When it comes to enhancing energy efficiency in homes and buildings, insulation plays a critical role. It helps to maintain indoor temperatures, reduce energy costs, and lower carbon emissions. Insulating your loft space, for example, can save around £140 and approximately 730kg of CO2 per year.
However, when installing insulation, it's crucial to consider the safety of your building, particularly around electrical fittings like fire rated downlights.
Fire Rated Downlights and Insulation:
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