A badly lit residence in Brussels
The Résidence Parc des Étoiles in Brussels had a poorly lit car park and cellars. In addition, the residence’s communal areas – corridors, halls and staircases – needed constant lighting to ensure the comfort and safety of residents.
The existing lighting, scattered throughout the residence, was technically outdated and energy-consuming, representing a major expense for the co-owners. The co-owners therefore asked Rodalight to completely rethink the lighting system and provide a modern, reliable and cost-effective solution.
Diagnosis of existing installations
Examination of the luminaires revealed that the majority of hermetically sealed luminaires fitted with double fluorescent tubes were :
- Partially or totally non-hermetic, allowing moisture and dust to pass through.
- Yellowed and altered by time and wear.
- Equipped with tubes that have been missing or not replaced for a long time.
These anomalies resulted in inadequate lighting, limited visual comfort and a safety risk for residents.
Rodalight solution: 100% hermetically sealed LEDs
To meet the needs of the residence, Rodalight proposed a complete replacement of the old luminaires with hermetically sealed luminaires equipped with integrated 41 W, 4800 lumen LEDs.
The key features of these LED lights :
- Average life: 70,000 hours.
- 100% hermetic, suitable for damp and dusty environments (IP65 or equivalent).
- Energy savings: 40% reduction in consumption compared with old fluorescent tubes.
- Easy maintenance thanks to integrated LEDs and robust casing.
Complete replacement: car park and common areas
A total of 218 existing appliances were replaced:
- Underground car park and cellars: fluorescent tubes replaced by hermetically sealed LEDs.
- Halls, corridors and staircases: existing ceiling lights replaced to provide uniform, constant lighting.
Before/after comparison
| Criteria | Before intervention | After installation Rodalight |
|---|---|---|
| Type of luminaire | Aging double fluorescent tubes, partially hermetically sealed | Integrated LEDs, 100% hermetic |
| Average illumination | Weak and uneven | Uniform and optimal for safety and comfort |
| Energy consumption | 100% (fluorescent tubes) | -40% reduction thanks to LEDs |
| Maintenance | Frequent replacement of tubes and ballasts | Virtually non-existent thanks to long-life LEDs |
| Durability | Rapid wear and yellowing | Average service life of 70,000 hours |
Impact on safety and comfort
Replacing the light fittings has enabled :
- Constant light, reducing shadows in the car park and cellars.
- Optimum visual comfort for residents in lobbies and corridors.
- Greater safety, thanks to well-lit, uniform areas.
- Maintenance reduced to a minimum, limiting intervention and costs.
Energy performance and sustainability
The condominium now benefits from a modern, efficient installation: electricity consumption has been cut by 40%, the LED luminaires offer an exceptional lifespan and are completely sealed, protecting the investment over the long term.
The end result: modernity, safety and economy
Thanks to Rodalight’s intervention, the Parc des Étoiles residence now has high-performance, long-lasting and uniform lighting in all its areas.
Residents benefit from enhanced security in the car park and communal areas, improved visual comfort and reduced energy consumption. This project is a perfect illustration of the Rodalight approach: combining technical performance, sustainability and optimising the user experience.
