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As part of a major refurbishment to the Parkinson Building to mark the centenary year of the University of Leeds, the emergency lighting in the vast entrance court of this prestigious building has been upgraded using the latest LED-based luminaires from Cooper Lighting and Security.
The Parkinson Building, which is one of the most prominent features of the city's skyline, was constructed over the period 1937-51 after Frank Parkinson, a former Baines Scholar and Honorary Graduate of the University, had offered £200,000 to provide the University with a "much grander entrance".
Frank Parkinson had earned his fortune from the Crompton Parkinson Company, which later became Crompton Lighting, which in turn was acquired by Cooper Industries in 1999 and is now part of Cooper Lighting and Security.
In recognition of these historical connections, the University decided to replace the old emergency exit signs in the Parkinson Building with 30 of Cooper's recently introduced Britesign emergency luminaires.
Incorporating the latest technology, the Britesign luminaires utilise high-intensity LEDs to provide unrivalled legend clarity and a light source life in excess of 50,000 hours - approximately ten times longer than a fluorescent equivalent.
In addition, the use of LEDs results in a slim luminaire profile, which, combined with the clear border surrounding the legend panel, creates a stylish design that is ideal for use in such a prestigious location.
Fully compliant with the demanding performance requirements of EN1838, the Britesign luminaire has been designed to achieve uniform illumination of the legend, coupled with a viewing distance of up to 30m, which is a real benefit in the Parkinson Building with its large open areas.
The high-intensity LEDs also provide a significant amount of downlight to illuminate the area immediately below the exit sign in the event of an emergency.
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