Faculty of Civil Engineering Osijek
Client
Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek
Project location
Osijek, Croatia
Project date
2017
Architect
Dinko Peračić, Roman Šilje
An innovative new building for the Faculty of Civil Engineering - purpose driven lighting solutions
The project at the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University in Osijek aimed to create an innovative educational environment that would accommodate the increasing number of students while also incorporating architectural highlights. One of the greatest challenges was to develop a functional lighting concept to maximise the use of natural daylight while ensuring a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere in the evening. The goal was to develop a lighting solution that integrates seamlessly into the diverse room geometries and considers the varying needs of students and staff.
Optimal lighting control for the highest flexibility and energy efficiency.
Zumtobel relied on bespoke lighting solutions for this project, which are supported by the LUXMATE DIMLITE lighting management system. This system allows the lighting in the 94 classrooms and offices to be adjusted according to the specific needs of the users. The use of daylight is complemented by the system with artificial light, ensuring high energy efficiency. The focus was to optimise room quality throughout the day, while minimising energy consumption - a solution that is becoming increasingly important, especially in educational institutions.
Products and their benefits - Perfect lighting for every room atmosphere
A project highlight was the use of TUBILUX tubular luminaires, which, with their 360-degree all-round lighting, ensure uniform illumination even in spaces with ceiling heights of up to 16 metres. The ECOOS pendant luminaire was utilized in the classrooms and offices, providing glare-free, pleasant lighting through its micro-pyramidal structure and perforated side reflectors. The luminaire enables a combination of direct, indirect, and lateral lighting that supports the visual tasks of students and enhances their concentration.
Sustainability and Technological Innovation – Tailored Solutions for Campus
In addition to high energy efficiency, emphasis was also placed on sustainable and user-friendly technologies. The app-based LITECOM lighting management system was used in conference rooms to create customised lighting scenarios for presentations, group work, and discussions. Another example of technological integration is the ONLITE RESCLITE safety lighting, which efficiently and safely meets the requirements for emergency lighting. Overall, all solutions have been designed not only to enhance functionality and comfort, but also to reduce the ecological footprint - a concept that is gaining increasing significance in the architecture of educational institutions.
"Zumtobel lighting solutions not only offer functional but also aesthetic benefits. They support students' concentration, create a pleasant working environment, and simultaneously contribute to reducing energy costs. A perfect symbiosis of technology, design, and efficiency."
Dinko Peračić, architect of the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek