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Glass Fibre Optics Functional Lighting
Glass fibre optics functional architectural lighting is not the same as the glass fibre optics widely used for communications. It is not interchangeable. Glass fibre optics has been used abroad for decades, but has not yet been employed in the United States to its full capabilities.

This completely different technology, based on the physical principle of total internal reflection, is still the most energy efficient lighting method now known. It is cool, literally and figuratively. Miniaturized to be unobtrusive, it delivers high-level directional beams for task, display and architectural features, and lower-level ambient rays exactly where needed. In many cases, it can do a better job than conventional products. Good lighting enhances all design. Productivity, safety, attendance and sales are also increased.

Pedestrian traffic and displays are not disturbed in relamping, since the accessible light source is located away from where the light is thrown. One 6,000-hour (one and a half years in normal use) dependable metal halide lamp can power 32 points of equal level light. Most existing chandeliers, wall sconces and table and floor lamps can be retrofit. Flexible and reusable, the thin light guides can be concealed in walls, ceilings, floors and even furniture.

More and more, architectural and theatrical lighting techniques are being combined for sophisticated and affordable effects created within the increasing energy conservation restrictions. Automated special effects of color, motion and dimming are usual using a DMX512 theatrical computer.

Using this source/system, there are substantial savings in installation, maintenance and operation that make for prompt payback on initial investment, and continuing economies for the long life of the illumination.