Outstanding achievements in smart lighting control recognized by the 2024 Casambi Awards
Helsinki, Finland – March 05, 2024 – Global leader in smart lighting control, Casambi, announced today at the Light + Building tradeshow in Frankfurt, Germany, the winners of the 2024 Casambi Awards. Linfa Desk Light and Ca’ d’Oro were celebrated as Casambi Product and Project of the Year.
The 2024 Casambi Awards, now in their fourth year, concluded today with the announcement of the winners for the Best Casambi Product of the Year and Best Casambi Project of the Year categories. These awards acknowledge remarkable accomplishments in architectural lighting projects and products that showcase the seamless integration of Casambi technology.
Linfa Desk Light secures 2024 Casambi Product of the Year Award
In a clever fusion of technology and nature, the Linfa Desk Light by Robonica Srl clinched the 2024 Casambi Product of the Year award. This innovative office solution integrates LED lights and water pumps, prioritizing human well-being and sustainable indoor plant cultivation. Linfa boasts dual tunable white LED lights and a hydroponic irrigation system, seamlessly integrated with Casambi technology, providing automated controls for optimal lighting conditions. Judges commended Linfa for its innovative application of light and controls, fulfilling both functional and well-being aspects for humans and plants.
Yvonne Soh, Executive Director of the Singapore Green Building Council, praised Linfa for being “an enabling product that places nature at the forefront of the workplace,” while Giorgio Pierini, Design Liaison Manager at iGuzzini Illuminazione, highlighted its transformative ability to create positive and well-being-oriented environments. Fernando García, CEO of Electronica Olfer SL, emphasized Linfa’s three-in-one functionality, contributing to noise reduction, privacy, and enhancing well-being. Linfa’s unique design and integration with plant growth earned it the 2024 Casambi Product of the Year award, making it a must-have for workplaces seeking innovative and sustainable design solutions.
More of the judges’ comments can be found here.
Ca’ d’Oro Wins 2024 Casambi Project of the Year Award
In a celebration of heritage, innovation, and meticulous design, the Giorgio Franchetti Gallery at the Ca’ d’Oro in Venice, Italy, received the 2024 Casambi Project of the Year award. Spearheaded by restoration architect Giulia Passante and brought to life by lighting designer Alberto Pasetti Bombardella with ERCO, the project revived the iconic facade of the 15th-century patrician palace through careful historical restoration and cutting-edge lighting technology. The use of Casambi’s wireless control system provided flexibility for complex lighting scenes, overcoming historical and environmental constraints in Venice.
Judges, including Shoshanna Segal, Principal at Hartranft Lighting Design, praised the project for its smart use of Casambi as a means of remote control and sensationally revealing the building’s historic secrets. Giorgio Pierini and Fernando García commended the project for its impactful lighting elements, successfully balancing light and darkness while showcasing the architectural details of the Ca’ d’Oro. The project’s successful conservation efforts, impressive impact, and captivating scenes earned it the well-deserved recognition as the 2024 Casambi Project of the Year.
More of the judges’ comments can be found here.
Joonas Rinne, VP of Marketing at Casambi, expressed excitement about the exceptional entries in the 2024 edition, stating that they were all reflective of the innovative spirit driving the smart lighting industry forward.
“The annual Casambi Awards celebrate innovation in smart lighting, showcasing the remarkable achievements of Casambi ecosystem partners and their transformative use of Casambi technology. The caliber of entries, which hailed from all over the globe, were simply outstanding this year.”
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Joonas Rinne
VP Marketing at Casambi
joonas.rinne@casambi.com
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