Australian Made makes Australia

June 2022

June 6th to 12th is Australian Made Week and is a time to celebrate Australia’s local makers and growers around the country.

At Buckford, we have a greater focus on supporting local manufacturers and are proud that several of our brands are Australian Made.

Click the post to learn more about what this means and which of our brands are certified Australian Made.

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ERCO Greenology® for sustainable lighting

May 2022

Light is ERCO’s contribution to making society and architecture better and, at the same time, preserving the environment. Buckford and ERCO understand light as the fourth dimension of architecture – and thus as an integral part of sustainable building.

ERCO Greenology combines ecological responsibility with technological expertise and is their strategy for sustainable lighting.

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Q&A with John Duffy, Mott Macdonald Technical Director - Electrical

May 2022

We recently interviewed John Duffy, Technical Director of Mott Macdonald, leading the electrical team in Adelaide. John has been involved in major projects across his 14 years in the engineering consultancy industry, from road and rail infrastructure to defence and stadiums.

In this Q&A, John tells us about his time spent with Mott Macdonald in the United Kingdom, the most rewarding aspect of his role and his view on excellent lighting design.

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Q&A with Maria Albuquerque, Lighting, Art + Science Senior Lighting Designer

May 2022

We recently interviewed Maria Albuquerque from Lighting, Art & Science to learn more about her journey from being a Civil Engineer in her home country Portugal to moving to Australia and becoming a Senior Lighting Designer. Maria shares with us what makes lighting design challenging yet so rewarding.

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Introducing 5CE + Primer as Standard WE-EF

April 2022

We are pleased to announce that all WE-EF luminaires are now supplied with 5CE+ Primer as standard at no extra charge. We have made this decision in order to streamline our offering, improve our product quality and strengthen our brand in the Australian and New Zealand markets.

Read our latest article to find out how WE-EF 5CE + Primer Corrosion Protection System is able to withstand the toughest conditions.

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Interview with Wood Marsh New Coburg and Moreland Stations

February 2022

As part of the Level Crossing Removal Project, Coburg and Moreland Stations in Melbourne’s northern suburbs were revamped and raised above the ground by the North Western Program Alliance. We interviewed Roger Wood from Architectural firm Wood Marsh to learn more about the inspiration behind the two stations, what challenges were involved, and how lighting contributed to the architectural design.

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Interview with a Lighting Designer Anne Truong

February 2022

We recently sat down with Anne Truong from Wrap Engineering, to chat about how her passion for science and art unexpectedly led to a a career as a Specialist Lighting Designer.

In this interview, Anne shares her advice to other women considering a career in the Lighting Industry and how lighting is beneficial to society from aiding safety to managing sleeping patterns.

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Railway Lighting Applications WE-EF Core Competency

January 2022

Railway stations are vital to many commuters and impact drivers, cyclists, and neighbouring residents. With that in mind, there are numerous considerations to lighting for rail applications, from environmental sustainability and safety to minimising obtrusive light and creating community wellbeing. Read WE-EF’s latest publication and watch their interview with Buckford’s Anthony Strangis to learn more about these key aspects of rail lighting.

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North Melbourne Football Club A retrospective piece on Arden Street Oval

December 2021

Turn back the clock to 2019, when Buckford Illumination Group delivered the first lighting solution to North Melbourne Football Club’s Arden Street Oval.

In this case study, we unpack the challenges in implementing a brand new lighting scheme in an existing reserve pocketed within a built-up residential area. Learn why the Philips Optivision was the ideal solution to create a performance-enhancing atmosphere from day to night.

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