Loca'blog: understand everything about the modular

Adapt lighting and energy needs of your building

Written by Charlene Gilardi | Feb 14, 2019 1:32:50 PM

 

A modular structure has many advantages. Construction can be temporary or more permanent, and saves a lot of money and time.

The modular structure: saving time and money

The performance of modular buildings allows up to 30% savings compared to a traditional construction site and is a real asset for companies. All the trades are grouped together within the site. Delivery is done in a few weeks. Modular buildings adapt to several configurations. These constructions are easily transportable, transferable and comfort is also guaranteed thanks to quality finishes.

Lighting structures: lamps to save energy

Many bulbs are on sale on the market. It is not easy to choose between LED, compact fluorescent, and halogen bulbs. Some are more energy efficient:

  • LED bulb: The light-emitting diode (LED) bulb is the most energy-efficient bulb. It has become widespread in housing and prefabricated buildings. It has a higher energy efficiency, on average, a third of compact fluorescent bulbs which are already low consumption. The performance of LEDs is actually increasing. We found A ++ or A + on LEDs which are energy saving bulbs. The lifetime of an LED is very long, about 40,000 hours or at least 10 years. This bulb is more expensive than halogen since it costs on average 10 Euros. However, the investment is quickly offset by energy savings. Changing the supplier can also be a way to lower the bill since the market has been open to competition since 2007. It is possible to choose from a large list of suppliers such as Direct Energie. Find the prices corresponding to this supplier here . The issue of LED recycling has also been raised.
  • The compact fluorescent bulb: The compact fluorescent bulb (CFL) is also considered a fairly energy-efficient bulb. Consumption is on average five times less than a conventional light bulb. The service life is between 6,000 and 12,000 hours. The characteristics of this type of light bulb it turns on gradually and progressively.
  • The halogen high efficiency incandescent bulb: the classic halogen bulb is disappearing. It will be banned for sale from September 2018 in the European Union. The high efficiency halogen consumes between 20 and 30% of energy that its big sister and its life, rather short, oscillates between 1 to 2 years.

Discover also the different lighting options offered by Locabri