Light+Building 2024 in Frankfurt featured 2,100 exhibitors and 151,000 visitors, highlighting sustainable building tech and lighting innovations despite transport strikes.
3 – 8 March 2024—Light+Building 2024 concluded its six-day run, cementing its status as the global epicenter for cutting-edge advancements in building technology and innovative lighting design. Over 2,100 exhibitors showcased their latest offerings, attracting more than 151,000 visitors to Frankfurt’s exhibition grounds.
President and CEO of Messe Frankfurt, Wolfgang Marzin, expressed satisfaction with the event’s turnout, noting the vibrant atmosphere pervading the exhibitor booths and halls. However, Marzin also acknowledged the disruptions caused by recent transport strikes, underscoring the resilience of participants in ensuring the fair’s success.
Key themes at Light+Building 2024 included electrification and digitalization, with exhibitors unveiling infrastructure solutions for dynamic power control, energy storage, and connected security systems. The event also spotlighted advancements in e-mobility and decentralized energy supply systems, reflecting a broader industry shift towards sustainability.
In the realm of lighting solutions, LED installations dominated, offering both energy efficiency and aesthetic appeal. Acoustic Lighting emerged as a notable trend, blending lighting functionality with sound-absorbing properties while prioritizing sustainability in materials and manufacturing processes.
The event’s international appeal was evident, with attendees hailing from 146 countries and exhibitors representing 76% of the total. Despite challenges posed by transport strikes, Light+Building 2024 served as a testament to global collaboration in driving forward the agenda for sustainable building practices.
ArchilumO: Frameless Designs, Acoustic Shells, and Modular Panels
ArchilumO‘s philosophy centers on empowering architects and lighting designers to shape their projects through bespoke lighting solutions. Rejecting a one-size-fits-all approach, ArchilumO collaborates closely with clients to understand their unique technical and aesthetic requirements. Handcrafted in The Netherlands, ArchilumO’s products marry Dutch design excellence with cutting-edge technology, ensuring each piece meets the highest standards of quality and innovation. The brand presented several appealing products, including CompoSe, aKupolo, and kuPolo.
CompoSe stands out with its modular panels, allowing architects and designers to craft bespoke lighting installations that seamlessly integrate into architectural environments. Its frameless design ensures a sleek and minimalist aesthetic, while advanced LED technology guarantees efficient and reliable illumination. On the other hand, aKupolo shines with its acoustic shell, made of recycled PET felt, providing exceptional sound absorption properties for enhanced comfort and well-being. Architects and designers can further personalize aKupolo fixtures, selecting dimensions, colors, and finishes to align with the overall design scheme. Meanwhile, kuPolo adds a touch of elegance with its handcrafted domes, serving as both functional lighting elements and decorative accents within architectural spaces. With customization options ranging from dimensions to finishes, kuPolo offers architects and designers the flexibility to create unique lighting features that elevate the ambiance and functionality of any space.
Smart Lighting Systems: Lixtec Radar Sensors
Lixtec leads the charge in developing and distributing radar sensors tailored for motion detection in Smart Lighting systems. Our products epitomize demand-oriented lighting control, ensuring standard-compliant illumination precisely when needed. Whether it’s dimming down lights on empty streets or brightening up in response to moving people or vehicles, Lixtec solutions prioritize energy efficiency without sacrificing comfort. By significantly reducing light pollution and CO₂ emissions, our radar sensors play a pivotal role in advancing climate targets.
As a premier supplier of sensor technology for demand-oriented street lighting, Lixtec’s dynamic light solutions pave the way for a sustainable future. With our radar-based sensor solutions, any modern LED streetlight can seamlessly transform into an intelligent, demand-responsive luminaire. Leveraging the power of DALI-2 drivers and Zhaga interfaces, our portfolio caters to various applications, including long-range sensors, those optimized for quiet traffic areas, and sensors designed for traffic data collection and object categorization. Among our offerings, the lix.pure solo stands out, boasting a 360° detection area and a 10-meter radius, ideal for areas with slow-moving traffic such as parking lots, footpaths, and parks. Moreover, with compatibility with D4i-compatible light management systems, our sensors open doors to demand-dependent lighting for all interested parties, further solidifying our commitment to innovation and sustainability.
KAPSEA’s Solar-Powered Street Lighting
Since its inception in 2006, KAPSEA has been at the forefront of manufacturing robust and innovative LED light fixtures tailored to withstand even the most challenging environmental conditions. Designed by specialists for professionals, our products excel in saline, humid, dusty environments, enduring extreme temperatures and mechanical impacts with ease.
At the heart of KAPSEA’s solar-powered street lighting is the EVO C, a high-end solution that epitomizes sustainable illumination. Boasting a perfectly optimized energy flow, the EVO range combines cutting-edge solar panel technology with advanced LiFePO4 battery technology, ensuring maximum energy production and longevity. With a remarkable photoelectric conversion rate of around 20% and batteries rated for over 2000 charge cycles—twice as much as standard LiPo batteries—the EVO C offers unparalleled reliability and performance. Moreover, customizable light management options, including timers, ambient light settings, and motion sensing capabilities, ensure optimal energy consumption. With LED modules boasting efficiency exceeding 200 lumens per watt, KAPSEA’s solar range guarantees reliable, autonomous lighting every night. With the added convenience of monitoring via the Wanasol app and corrosion resistance in C3-type environments, KAPSEA’s solar-powered street lighting represents the pinnacle of sustainable and reliable illumination solutions.
Infrastructure Charging Solutions: ABL’s Wallbox eM4
ABL, a pioneering force in electromobility, continues its legacy with the Wallbox eM4, a nominee for the Designplus award. Drawing on its rich technological tradition, which includes the development of the ubiquitous SCHUKO plug in 1925, ABL sets new standards in eMobility with this innovative charging solution. The Wallbox eM4 is designed for versatility, catering to companies, housing complexes, and car parks with its custom-fit design and user-friendly interface. Its intuitive HMI ensures seamless operation, while its sleek design and comprehensive functionality make it a future-proof choice for both commercial and private use. Available in configurations with one or two charging points, the ABL Wallbox eM4 offers an aesthetic and efficient charging solution tailored to diverse environments.
