LIGHTS OF THE FUTURE 2002
Second European Luminaire Design Competition for Energy-Efficient Dedicated Lighting Fixtures in the Residential Market

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Name of luminaire

Buddy

  

Shortlisted in the Competition 

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Design category

Floor
Dimensions (mm) Height 300, Depth 400, Width 300
Type of lamp CFL, 18 watt, 4 pins
Class of ballast (celma) 1b
Materials Plastic foil, 0,2 mm, fixed with a simple assembly system and small screws
Target market Middle consumer market
Production cost (Euro) Without the lamp-ballast combination: 5,70 Euro

Retail Price class (Euro)

16,00 Euro
Product description    

The luminaire is made of white translucent and opaque polipropilene. This choice is based on the material’s versatility, recycling performances, and lightness. It’s low price for mass production was also an important decision factor.

The two parts are fixed together with a simple assemble system and the electrical combination is fixed to the base with small screws.

 

Designer Sofia Helena Luís Simões

Contact details

Trv. Mário Sacramento Nº3, 3º frente
PT-3810 Aveiro - PORTUGAL
Phone +351 96 6666901 (mobile phone)
Fax
E-mail
Web sofia_simoes@portugalmail.pt