With climate change, Kyoto targets, rising energy prices, energy shortage and pressure to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are major issues in today's world. However, Philips has been taking a lead in lighting technology that makes a significant difference in terms of energy and CO2 savings.
The company points out that more than 90% of the total cost of lighting is energy and prices of energy are rising year by year. "Switching over to energy efficient lighting systems can save on running costs," said Vikash Banwarie, Philips ME.
MELDA is also supported by the International Association of Lighting Designers and Lighting Urban Community International, and is sponsored by Martin Professional Middle East and mondo*arc.
The awards will be judged by an independent panel including lighting designer Ziad Fattouh, Delta Lighting and Jeff Willis, Arup, who is also one of the founder members of the Emirates Green Building Council. The winners will be presented at a gala dinner at the Park Hyatt Dubai on 27 April 2008.
MELDA is an integral part of PALME Middle East which takes place from 27-29 April 2008 at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre.
(Jim Evans)
