The lighting systems are first of their kind, using new design elements while taking into account energy efficiency and fiscal responsibility for both development and long term maintenance costs. Responsible lighting design was the goal and multiple technologies and techniques in the design have the Wit anticipating that their lighting will be 30% more energy efficient than other hotels of its size.
Lightswitch Architectural's partner, Avraham Mor, provides some details, "Solid State Lighting (SSL) is at the core of the design and used where practically and economically feasible. SSL is known for ultra long source life with low power consumption and low heat emission, making it optimal in environmentally conscious design."
Mor continues: "Automating fixtures using daylight monitoring and astronomical time clocks set the mood between day and night ensure efficient use of resources." Additionally, the conference rooms use a newer technology that allows the fluorescent lighting to be controlled individually or as a group. A major attraction for the hotel is the private screening room that uses SSL technology and fibre optic lighting to create the backdrop for the projection and acoustics.
Mor concludes: "The success of this job is also due in large part to JMS Electric, the installing contractor and Evergreen Oak Electric, the distributor. Without their know-how and expertise in supporting responsible design practices, our designs would never make it off the pages."
(Jim Evans)
