Unite Students have teamed up with industry gorgon, Philips
Lighting, to replace existing halogen and incandescent light sources with
energy saving LED lamps in all their student properties by 2016.
Unite estimate the lighting project will take 2 years to
complete. It will cover over 120 properties, 23 UK towns and cities, creating
better living and working environments for staff and students. During the
switch-over, more than 300,000 LED light fittings and 85,000 dimmers and
sensors will be installed in corridors, kitchens, lounges, common rooms,
reception areas and even outdoor spaces.
Philips LivingColours lamps (pictured) will be installed in
every student bedroom throughout Unites properties. These innovative lamps will
allow students to personalise their lighting to suit their purpose, be it
studying, relaxing or socialising.
Richard Smith, Managing Director for Unite Students, said: “We
are pleased to announce this partnership with Philips and our investment in LED
lighting, which supports Unite Students’ commitment to providing a home for
success for the students that live with us. Success for students means many
different things from getting the best degree they can, securing a job after
graduating, making lasting friendships and relationships to personal growth and
developing into who they want to be.”
He continues: “The new lighting will create a more inviting
space for students which they can personalise for socialising or study. At the
same time it will reduce Unite’s carbon footprint and the longer lifecycle of
LED lights will significantly reduce maintenance workloads for our city teams.”
Dan explains: “In addition to supplying the lighting itself,
Philips is providing a range of services to support Unite Students in unlocking
the potential that lighting can bring, both in terms of energy efficiency and ambiance. Prior to commencing the roll
out across the portfolio Philips surveyed the Unite Students properties to
evaluate the existing lighting, in order to deliver the best results and
recommend the most appropriate lighting solutions. Philips will manage the
installation and provide after sales service support to the Unite Students
team.”
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