Harnessing sunlight to illuminate workspaces is not just an aesthetic choice, but a key strategy for reducing energy consumption and improving employee well-being. In an industrial context, where lighting represents a significant cost item, the integration of natural light into buildings becomes even more important.

Benefits of daylight in the industrial environment:

  • Energy savings: reducing the use of artificial light results in lower electricity consumption and lower utility bills.
  • Increased productivity: studies show that natural light improves concentration, mood and productivity of workers.
  • Improved well-being: natural light regulates the circadian rhythm, promoting mental and physical well-being and reducing stress.
  • Corporate image: an industrial building that makes use of natural light conveys an image of a modern, sustainable company that cares about the well-being of its employees.

Innovative technologies for controlling natural light:

  • Intelligent glazing: electrochromic or liquid crystal glass that automatically adjusts transparency according to the intensity of sunlight, ensuring optimal visual comfort and high energy savings.
  • Daylight control systems: sensors that detect the amount of natural light in the environment and automatically adjust the intensity of artificial lighting, optimising energy consumption.
  • Simulation software: allows the user to predict the course of daylight inside the building throughout the day and year.

Quantum Srl: innovative lighting solutions

Aware of the importance of making the most of natural light, we integrate innovative solutions into our projects to optimise solar input and minimise the use of artificial lighting.

Daylight control systems:

To ensure optimal visual comfort and high energy savings, Quantum uses intelligent control systems that adjust artificial lighting according to the amount of natural light in the room. These systems are based on:

  • Luminance sensors: high-precision devices that detect the intensity of daylight in real time.
  • Control units: process the data from the sensors and adjust the intensity of the artificial luminaires accordingly.
  • Communication protocols: enable the integration of control systems with other building systems, such as air conditioning, for optimised energy management.

Simulation software:

Quantum uses simulation software to predict the pattern of daylight inside the building throughout the day and year. This software allows you to:

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of design solutions: By simulating different configurations of windows, skylights and shading systems, the optimal solution for maximising daylight can be identified.
  • Optimise the positioning of artificial lighting fixtures: simulation allows the identification of critical points where natural light is insufficient and the correct sizing of the artificial lighting system.
  • Verify visual comfort: through simulation it is possible to assess the uniformity of lighting, the absence of glare and compliance with regulatory requirements for illuminance.

With these technologies, Quantum is able to offer customised solutions that guarantee high visual comfort, significant energy savings and a healthier, more productive working environment.