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At Desso, we are always asking ourselves how our carpet solutions can do more for people in their daily lives. The development of products that make a difference is at the heart of our business. Our carpet solutions already contribute to providing outstanding performance qualities for enhanced human wellbeing. However, we keep looking for improvements to go one step further. DESSO Light Reflection Master® is a key example of an innovative solution that takes design and functionality to the next level. It contributes to better working and living conditions in offices, schools, care centres and other commercial environments.
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DESSO Light Reflection Master®
The carpet that gives you energy
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Innovation to improve the quality of everyday life 5
Light determines the quality of our lives 6
Increased energy consumption by lighting 8
It’s time to look for new solutions 10
What is Light Reflectance Value? 12
The effect of DESSO Light Reflection Master® 14
Additional benefits of a lighter working environment 17
Improved health and wellbeing in the workplace 19
More regulations of building energy use 21
The Light Carpet Collection 22
DESSO Light Reflection Master® The carpet that gives you energy 24
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Innovation to improve the quality of everyday lifeAt Desso, we are always asking ourselves how our carpet solutions can do more for people in their daily lives. The development of products that make
a difference is at the heart of our business.
Desso is committed to delivering superior products and developing pioneering solutions through continuous innovation.
Our innovation strategy is concentrated in 3 key areas:
Creativity Spearheaded by Desso’s design philosophy CARPETECTURE® and our international concept DESSO Circles of Architects®
Functionality Pioneering solutions that make a difference, such as DESSO SoundMaster®, DESSO AirMaster®, DESSO Light Reflection Master®
Cradle to Cradle® Developing products and processes that will contribute towards a better environment and indoor quality
Our carpet solutions already contribute to providing outstanding performance qualities for enhanced human wellbeing. However, we keep looking for
improvements to go one step further. DESSO Light Reflection Master® is a key example of an innovative solution that takes design and functionality to
the next level. It contributes to better working and living conditions in offices, schools, care centres and other commercial environments.
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Light is one of the basic elements that make life possible. It is the sun that ensures this planet’s existence by providing warmth and brightness. We cannot manage without light in our everyday lives. It gives us energy and a feeling of comfort and security and has a beneficial effect on our health and wellbeing.
Not just at home but also at work, the presence and intensity of light is essential for people to be able to function properly. It leads to better performance because it raises our concentration levels and boosts our productivity. Light also has a positive impact on work satisfaction and sick-related absenteeism. In addition, light ensures that the risk of accidents in the workplace can be significantly reduced1).
1) Edwards, L., Torcellini, P. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (2002). A Literature Review of the Effects of Natural Light on Building Occupants.
Light determines the quality of our lives
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Increased energy consumption by lightingThe amount of energy we consume for our lighting increases every year2). The growth of new-build, the renovation of old buildings with limited window spaces and the increase of large open plan offices are all leading to the greater consumption of energy to support our need for light whether that be in offices or public buildings.
In some buildings lighting is the largest single category of electricity consumption. For office buildings in Europe it accounts for as much as half of the building’s total energy use2). This trend is set to grow because companies have to comply with ever stricter rules on the minimum amount of lighting needed in the workplace.
With concerns about the need to cut carbon emissions caused by fossil fuel energy, we need to find ways to satisfy the rising demand for light in an energy efficient way. The European Union has committed its member countries to improving their energy-efficiency rates by 20% by 2020 (COM 2007)2).
2) Lighting energy in buildings. Retrieved October 2010 from http://lightinglab.fi/IEAAnnex45/guidebook
If we can find a way to reduce the amount of energy that lighting consumes we can reconcile the twin competing demands for less energy If
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Type of Buildings in Europe
Office Buildings
Hospitals
Factories
Schools
Residential Buildings
Total electricity consumption for Lighting
50%
20%-30%
15%
10%-15%
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If we can find a way to reduce the amount of energy that lighting consumes we can reconcile the twin competing demands for less energy use and a greater amount of light.
How then can we reduce light’s energy bills in offices, public buildings, healthcare facilities and schools? The answer lies in the way we design interiors. A lighter environment produces greater light reflection. More specifically, ceilings, walls and floors can be designed to produce greater levels of light reflection because they cover large surfaces. The more reflection, the less artificial light has to do to produce the light required.
As a result the number of artificial light sources can be reduced. So, smarter interior design can lead to direct economic and environmental benefits3).
3) Data based on calculations made with the DIALux software, based on closed cell office without furniture and without windows. The results depend on the size of the room, the height of the ceiling, the amount of light coming in from outside and the nature of the surroundings generally.
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Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure that is used primarily in the interior and design world and is the total quantity of visible and usable light (of all wavelengths and in every direction) reflected by surfaces that are illuminated by a light source4).
The LRV scale is exponential and runs from zero, which is a perfectly absorbing surface (regarded as totally black), to 100, which is a fully reflective surface (regarded as perfect white). The structure and gloss of the product or surface are also determining factors for LRV in addition to colour4).
Lighting designers make extensive use of the LRV in order to calculate the required number of light fittings and the strength of the artificial light sources in a room.
4) General definition, (in variations) used in other industries (i.e. paint, ceilings, ceramics) for many years.
What is Light Reflectance Value?
Light Reflectance Value of 100%
Reflected light
100% Reflection with a perfect white / reflective surface,where angle in = angle out.
0% Reflection with a perfect black / absorbing surface.
Diffuse light reflection Exponential scale of LRV
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Light Reflectance Value of 0%
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Light Reflectance Value of 100%
Reflected light
100% Reflection with a perfect white / reflective surface,where angle in = angle out.
0% Reflection with a perfect black / absorbing surface.
Diffuse light reflection Exponential scale of LRV
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The floor, usually one of the largest surfaces in a room, can make a big difference to the amount of light reflected. To meet this need, Desso’s product designers have developed the DESSO Light Reflection Master® – a carpet collection that is able to reduce lighting energy costs.
External and independent tests have been performed to determine the effect of the DESSO Light Reflection Master®. They indicate that carpets with high LRV’s can improve the brightness on the walls and ceilings by up to 14%5).
As a result lighting costs can be reduced by up to 10%5), while cutting down on the quantity of energy related CO2 emissions. To get the best results, you can draw up a plan based on the number of light fittings you need in relation to the Light Reflectance Values of the various materials and surfaces in the room.
A regular and thorough cleaning and maintenance program is important for every flooring solution. For DESSO Light Reflection Master® it ensures an optimal performance of the carpets reflection.
The effect of DESSO Light Reflection Master®
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The use of DESSO Light Reflection Master® can increase the brightness of a room by up to 14%5)
The use of DESSO Light Reflection Master® can reduce lighting costs by up to 10%5)
5) Data based on calculations made with DIALux software, based on closed cell office without furniture and without windows. The results depend on the size of the room, the height of the ceiling,
the amount of light coming in from outside and the general nature of the surroundings.
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Additional benefits
of a lighter working
environment
The DESSO Light Reflection Master® can achieve even more than cutting energy bills and reducing carbon emissions. Products in this collection can also have a positive effect on our health and wellbeing.
In a lighter environment, people operate more effectively. They are better able to concentrate while feeling more content and comfortable. Having the extra light also means the surroundings are likely to be safer6).
Installing products from this carpet collection can also boost the number of LEED Credits you get in the Energy and Atmospheric category.
6) Edwards, L., Torcellini, P. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (2002). A Literature Review of the Effects of Natural Light on Building Occupants.
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Minimum requirements and standards have been set in many countries with regard to the amount of light that should be present in the workplace to be able to function properly. Since September 2002, lighting requirements for spaces and workplace activities have been laid down by the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN), which sets out the lighting requirements for each activity7).
Filing, copying, etc. 300 luxWriting, typing, reading, data processing 500 luxTechnical drawing 750 luxCAD workstation 500 luxConference and meeting rooms 500 luxReception counter 300 lux
DESSO Light Reflection Master® can improve the luminance in the workplace by up to 14%. As a result, employees are more likely to function better, which can increase the level of health, productivity and safety8).
7) European Standard EN12464-1.8) Edwards, L., Torcellini, P. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (2002). A Literature Review of the Effects of Natural Light on Building Occupants.
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More regulations of building energy use
The energy use of buildings is getting more and more regulated. On 28 October 2011, the French government enacted its RT 2012 thermal regulation9). This sets an upper limit to the level of energy consumption in public buildings, educational establishments and commercial buildings (heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, hot water production and lighting).
The 2002 edition of the UK building code requires that office, industrial and storage area light fittings have a minimum average efficacy (IEA 2006). In Denmark, some voluntary standards recommend maximum Lighting Power Density (LPD) levels in watts per square metre (ENPER-TEBUC 2003). Other countries, such as Australia, Mexico and China apply building code standards for the energy performance of lighting in buildings10).
DESSO Light Reflection Master® can help to reduce the energy costs of running a building, because the lighting systems do not have to use as much energy to provide the workplace with the required amount of light.
9) Réglementation Thermique 2012 (RT 2012). 10) Lighting energy in buildings. Retrieved October 2010 from http://lightinglab.fi/IEAAnnex45/guidebook.
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Products from the Light Carpet Collection can really help to light up a room. The collection consists of 22 products in 8 product groups with elevated Light Reflectance Values. For more information about these products go directly to www.desso.com
The Light Carpet Collection
Strato 1709 LRV 23,49 Tree 1710 LRV 29,14 Arcade 9517 LRV 26,87
Flow 9096 LRV 18,31
Pure 9945 LRV 26,79
Flow 9027 LRV 25,76
Scape 2935 LRV 28,94 Palatino 9027 LRV 19,82Stratos 2915 LRV 28,39
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LRV Scape 9516 LRV 39,82
LRV Stratos 9517 LRV 31,00LRV Arcade 9107 LRV 37,95 LRV Stratos 1364 LRV 34,52
LRV Tree 2917 LRV 43,97LRV Pure 1321 LRV 42,22
LRV Tree 1107 LRV 43,65
LRV Scape 2927 LRV 36,65
LRV Palatino 9098 LRV 48,11
LRV Pure 1660 LRV 34,81
LRV Scape 1254 LRV 60,21
LRV Mila 9037 LRV 35,32 LRV Pure 9507 LRV 32,89
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With DESSO Light Reflection Master® the floor increases the brightness in a room, which has a positive effect on human health and wellbeing. It can help to increase concentration levels and can boost job satisfaction and can help to reduce sick related absenteeism. But even more important: it cuts down the amount of energy needed for illuminating a room and the cost of the energy bill as a result, which is also in line with the need to reduce energy related CO2 emissions.
DESSO Light Reflection Master® is the carpet that gives you energy.
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About DESSO®
Desso focuses primarily on superior floor design and Cradle to Cradle®, in providing high quality carpet tiles and broadloom. Its commercial product offering, business carpets, represents more than half of total sales and can be found in offices, banks, retail units, public buildings, schools, universities and care centres. Customers include ABN AMRO, Rabobank, AkzoNobel, Dutch Ministry of Safety & Justice, KPMG, PWC, Deloitte, Allianz, Canon, EDF, HSBC, Porsche, Procter & Gamble, SNCF, Nestlé and many more.
Desso’s innovation strategy is concentrated in 3 key areas: Creativity, Functionality and Cradle to Cradle®. For Desso, creativity is synonymous with CARPETECTURE®, which is a powerful example of Desso’s commitment to creative carpet design and its dedication to meet the needs of architects, interior designers, building owners and end users. In the field of functionality, Desso develops pioneering solutions that make a difference for health, wellness and wellbeing. As a result of this innovation and creativity strategy, Desso has launched a number of patented products like DESSO AirMaster®, for 8 times lower fine-dust concentration in the air (versus hard floors), and DESSO EcoBase®, which enabled Desso to achieve a Cradle to Cradle® silver certificate for an entire carpet tile product.
Desso Consumer Carpets is represented by three strong brands: Parade, Bonaparte and Desso. All with a rich history in manufacturing high-end consumer carpets where products are available through specialist retail traders, plus selected carpet stores and home furnishing shops. Desso Consumer Carpets is the only European high end consumer carpet company with sales in Benelux, Germany, France, Switzerland and Austria.
Desso’s creative carpet design and service oriented approach has enabled Desso to become a leader in developing solutions for the Hospitality, Marine and Aviation (HMA) markets. Desso’s HMA division works with companies such as Hilton, Intercontinental, Maritime, KLM, China Airlines, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Holland America Line.
Desso Sports is a leading player in the provision of artificial turf for sports fields and reinforced natural grass systems that provide the perfect surface at every level of sport. DESSO GrassMaster® is a sports field of natural grass reinforced with Desso synthetic grass fibres, which has been installed in two Euro 2012 stadiums and in ‘football temple’ Wembley.
Cradle to Cradle®
In signing a partnership agreement with the Hamburg-based Environmental Protection Encouragement Agency (EPEA), Desso has become the first carpet manufacturer in EMEA to adopt the Cradle to Cradle® design. It marks Desso’s radical decision to move beyond ‘mere’ sustainability in producing its carpets and artificial grass. In the Cradle to Cradle® principles, products are made from positively defined* components that are easy to disassemble, in order to create new products in both the biological and technical cycles.
Desso is active in more than 100 countries and can look back on almost 80 years of proven performance, having built a reputation as a leading manufacturer of high quality carpet tiles, broadloom and artificial grass pitches.
Desso has two factories and a major distribution centre in Europe, as well as specialist customer service centres throughout Europe, in America, Asia, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Australia.
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*Positively defined = all ingredients have been assessed as either Green (optimal) or Yellow (tolerable) according to the Cradle to Cradle® assessment criteria. As described in the Cradle to Cradle® Certification Program Version 2.1.1, prepared by MBDC September 2008, updated January 2011.
