Residential Care Campus Ezeldijk
Health
Comfort in an environmentally conscious way.
With the right lighting, you can make the lives of clients, residents as well as employees more pleasant and comfortable. In fact, lighting affects us more than most people suspect.
With the right lighting, sleep patterns can be positively affected. By using bright light during the day, our biological clock knows we need to stay awake; dimmed light at night helps us sleep better. This is especially important for people with dementia, as they often struggle with sleep problems.
In addition, artificial light, which mimics natural light, can have positive influences on people’s behavior and mood. For example, one becomes less anxious and depressed as a result, but it also promotes social interaction. This can reduce feelings of loneliness.
In practice, we still see many care centers where the target group is not taken into account. The wishes and needs of the clients and staff are then not considered, this causes a poorer quality of life and sometimes unsafe situations.
In many healthcare facilities we still see areas that are too dark, often these are hallways, stairwells but also common areas. This can lead to dangerous situations because clients cannot get their bearings. In addition, this affects their biological clock in a negative way.
Bright or budget lighting often causes glare, this is very annoying. Especially for those who spend all day in a home. In addition, you often see with budget lighting that there is uneven light distribution. This is confusing and can make one uncertain.
We take the time for your project, this means we carefully select the best products and techniques. By properly working on a lighting plan in advance, you will avoid problems later.
We often provide dimmable lighting in our projects, this allows the illuminance to be adjusted to the function of a room. For example, you can ensure a bright light display when tinkering and a cozy atmosphere during a movie night. In addition, many sensors are used in healthcare projects; for example, the lights in the toilet automatically turn on when someone enters.
Finally, our designers keep a calm and strategic lighting image. For example, walking direction can be influenced by using long light lines. Or provide extra comfort by not using too many light points (different placements of light sources).
In the current situation of rising energy costs, it is essential for healthcare facilities to invest in energy-efficient lighting. By using energy-efficient solutions, you can save significantly on energy costs, sometimes up to 75%. As a result, you will have recouped the investment within a relatively short time. In addition, not only is it financially attractive, but you are also contributing to a more sustainable business. A small energy savings, viewed across the institution, can lead to significant total savings.
Our design department uses advanced design software to create a customized savings calculation. This allows you to see what the switch to new energy-efficient lighting can achieve. Moreover, this gives you a clear picture of the ecological benefits of this improvement. The initial cost of this conversion is recouped more quickly due to high energy prices, further supporting the decision to upgrade lighting.
When replacing your healthcare facility’s existing lighting, we look at the options together. Several products are available that can seamlessly replace old lighting systems without modifications to the existing lighting plan. So you have better and more energy-efficient lighting. We can manufacture, procure, supply and install these fixtures according to your requirements. However, for best results, it is recommended to review the lighting plan to ensure you have the best lighting matched to the target audience.
With renovations or the development of new healthcare facilities, it is important that we be involved in the project as early as possible. This allows us to achieve the best results in collaboration with you and the other parties involved. The process starts with an on-site personal interview to thoroughly understand the needs and those of the care clients. During this conversation, we also evaluate the physical characteristics of the location, such as ceiling height, floor color and other relevant aspects. With all this information, our experienced lighting designers go to work to create a custom lighting plan. This plan is discussed in detail and adjusted until we achieve your complete satisfaction. Upon approval, we will arrange the purchase, production or obtain the required fixtures from stock. Then our technicians, or your chosen installer, will provide a professional installation. We are flexible in terms of installation and can adapt to the wishes and needs of the residents of the care location.
Sustainability and circularity are the cornerstones of our business. We keep our supply chain short by working with local partners, resulting in less transportation and a reduced carbon footprint. When designing and manufacturing our products, we consistently choose sustainable materials and reusable designs. Our production facility runs entirely on green energy, generated by our 72 solar panels. We also use these solar panels to charge our electric cars. We also work with Maakwerk, our local production partner. Here, people distanced from the labor market contribute to the assembly of some of our products. This is an important part of our commitment to social responsibility.
We are committed to minimizing waste and maximizing reuse. With our own factory, we are able to refurbish old fixtures, often replacing only the light source. This gives obsolete fixtures a second life/ Thus, equipped with a new light source, they can last for years again. Are you curious about what we can do for you? If so, please feel free to contact us.
With us you will find all the answers to your questions about healthcare lighting. Our team, consisting of more than 40 experts, is ready to support healthcare institutions, (interior) architects and installers. With over 43 years of experience in healthcare lighting, lighting plans and fixtures, we have the knowledge and expertise for any project within healthcare. No matter what stage of the project you engage us in, we are here to help. From designing a thoughtful lighting plan, to manufacturing or purchasing quality products, to installing and adjusting your lighting plan!
Wondering what we can do for you? Please contact us, or leave your information. We will get back to you within one business day!
Commercial Director