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There’s a reason why women rarely glide through a car park in a tutu to classical music. “Car parks, especially in the late evening or at night, are often perceived as scary spaces," explains Thomas Mangold, crime prevention expert at the Baden-Württemberg State Office of Criminal Investigation. However, a short video of a ballerina dancing through a car park proves how modern lighting technology can completely change this perception. With light running ahead to illuminate her path, the video demonstrates how smart lighting solutions can enhance safety. Here’s a closer look at the technology behind it and additional advice from the police.
Thomas Mangold, Criminal Investigation
The transformation from the "dodgy" multi-storey car park with dark corners to a bright and modern space is easier than one might think. With our extensive refurbishment portfolio, outdated conventional luminaires can be replaced 1:1 with energy-efficient LED solutions. Paired with lighting management systems, this can reduce energy consumption by up to 85 per cent while dramatically improving lighting conditions.
Our LiveLink SwarmSens light management system is a true car park professional. Using Bluetooth mesh technology, it networks luminaires without DALI control. Its integrated HF sensor system detects motion and enables smart features such as light that ‘runs ahead’ guiding users safely through the space.
"To increase users' sense of security, it is essential to ensure all areas of the car park are evenly and brightly lit - not just the entrances and parking spaces, but also the crossings, stairwells and underground areas," summarises Thomas Mangold. Our portfolio is ideally equipped for this with solutions such as Tugra and Aragon Fit damp-proof solutions and the Olisq wall light family for stairwells and corridors. "In addition to the lighting, other safety systems also play a role, such as the installation of surveillance cameras and emergency call systems that can provide rapid assistance in an emergency," adds Mangold. That's why we always advise car park operators to use smart lighting systems that can integrate IoT modules as well as sensors. In addition to cameras and sensors for measuring air quality, WiFi repeaters that provide a mobile phone network throughout the car park are also recommended.
The police violence prevention website offers valuable recommendations for improving safety in public car parks. Car park operators looking to upgrade their lighting technology have come to the right place, we are happy to advise on the various options - whether it’s a refurbishment or a new build - and can create a customised lighting concept for your project.
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