The Challenge
State-of-the-art architecture for scientific purposes: in 2010 a cutting-edge Science Centre was built at the renowned Bradfield College in the English county of Berkshire. The building, constructed to the latest ecological standards, has been built almost entirely with environmentally-friendly materials and maintains a balanced indoor climate. It is the pioneering vision of Oxford-based architects MEB Design.

Implementation
Energy efficiency is the governing principle: the grassed roof, use of rainwater, solar system, biomass heating and intelligent lighting systems from TRILUX make the building an ideal topic of research for the science students. The teaching conditions are equally impressive; the ten laboratories, three classrooms and three preparation rooms have been consistently designed to the highest standards for practical learning and are equipped with the latest apparatus.

Highlights
A 'Live Energy Display' has been installed to publicise the building's environmental performance. Electricity and water consumption data are displayed in real time, along with the savings compared to a conventional building of the same size.

New Light sets standards
TRILUX Liventy recessed luminaires have been installed in the laboratories and classrooms of Bradfield College. They combine outstanding design with the latest LED technology and deliver consistent illumination to all working planes. Liventy provides artificial light only when needed. This is ensured by TRILUX intelligent presence detection and daylight control systems. The three elements combine to produce maximum energy and cost savings.

Sophisticated accent lighting in the lobby: TRILUX Polaron LEDs illuminate the walls and ceilings, producing an enticing interplay of red, green and blue tones as desired. In contrast, TRILUX Convia shines pure white LED light on the paths and streets outside, bringing a reassuring sense of safety. All TRILUX lighting solutions for new buildings provide outstanding energy efficiency, while long service life and low maintenance requirements ensure low operating costs.

Bradfield, Reading, UK

Architecture: MEB Design Ltd, Oxford

Lighting concept: CBG Consultants Oxford, Peter Quigley
Electrical installation: Walker Brothers
Electrical Engineers: Ltd, Oxford