EDITORIAL The expression “Get it right the first time” is popular because getting it wrong can be costly, waste time and ruin a reputation. BIM is one of the new tools that is now being used in construction to reduce the risk when you have many conflicting services and construction disciplines all vying for the same space. But it also takes design one step further by specifying not just the physical space but also the performance. As Paul Haddlesey discovers in our article on BIM, eventually all lighting projects are likely to adopt the protocol. But computer simulation is not the only way to ensure confidence in your design. There is nothing like getting on site with your project to feed your inspiration. We hear how Leo Villareal was inspired by working on location at the Bay Bridge, and about an initiative by the IALD to run a practical outdoor lighting workshop in India where students learn through practical experience with real products. Or you might be inspired by a visit to our Outdoor Lighting Application Center where the new City Square demonstrates the contribution of lighting to making out cities livable. Getting your design right first time is not the only responsibility of designers. We hear that ensuring the original design intent lasts throughout the lifetime of the project is as important as the initial concept. This isn’t just about educating clients but also about specifying the right products in the first place and providing the flexibility that may be required throughout the project’s lifetime. I hope you find these articles in the latest edition of Luminous inspiring. Pierre-Yves Panis Head of Design, Philips Lighting
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