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 Several of London's most iconic landmarks have had their famous features transformed by the addition of LED lighting.Yes, in the run-up to the 2012 Olympic Games, Tower Bridge underwent a comprehensive face-lift operation which included being decked out in the good old red, white and blue of the national flag.The astonishing feat was accomplished courtesy of a joint initiative between the London 2012 sustainability partners: The City of London C… Read more

In jest, it has been said of Paris’s Tour Montparnasse (Montparnasse Tower), that the views from its pinnacle are amongst the most beautiful in a city noted for its elegance, because it is the only location from which the edifice itself cannot be seen.Indeed, such was the capital’s chagrin that, shortly after building on the monolithic 690 foot structure was completed in 1972, Paris authorities forbade the construction of any more skyscrapers in… Read more

Switzerland’s largest LED lights installation can now be found, perhaps fittingly, in its largest city.That is after LED lighting solutions designed by Dutch electronics company, Philips, were used to renovate the Hardbrücke Bridge in central Zurich, adding a new dimension to the surrounding areas and drastically reducing energy costs.The 2.3km Hardbrücke Bridge is one of the busiest roads in Zurich, used by over 70,000 motorists daily, and servi… Read more

Spring is officially here – and we want to celebrate it!Spring has long been synonymous with ideas of rebirth, renewal and regrowth. According to tradition, the last official day of winter is March 19th.The following day is the vernal equinox – a bi-annual celestial event where day and night are exactly the same length. This day also heralds the start of springtime.The relative position of the Sun and the Earth aren’t the only indication that spr… Read more