Good design endures, and can outlast the passing whims of fashion. One example of this is the Icon street lamp from Louis Poulsen, which has lit up the roads in Rudersdal Municipality, in Denmark, for many years. While the outward design has stood the test of time, the technical components have become outdated. But instead of purchasing new street lamps, Rudersdal Municipality decided to retrofit their more than 4,000 Icon lamps with new LED boards. This has reduced energy consumption and carbon emissions, while allowing the municipality to retain these charming street lamps. Why compromise on good design or green energy solutions when you can have both?
"It’s one thing to be able to withstand any weather conditions thrown at it, but you also have to balance the design and create a lamp that provides clear lighting without disrupting the street setting.”
“It’s important not to underestimate the value of aesthetic outdoor lighting. It’s a key element of public spaces, and has to not only look great in the evening, but also during the daytime. After all, a street lamp is seen more during the day than in the evening,” notes Kasper Hammer, Director, Architectural & Outdoor at Louis Poulsen.
“There has been a combination of economic, aesthetic and sustainability considerations, that have fortunately gone hand in hand. At the same time, we have been very happy with our street lamps in the municipality, and were therefore pleased to be able to retain them, while updating them with energy-efficient modern light sources,” says Karsten K. Kristensen, landscape architect and project manager in Rudersdal Municipality.
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