Tridonic UK, a supplier of lighting technology, has contributed to the refurbishment of The Distillers Building in Smithfield, Dublin, supplying a DALI-2 lighting control system as part of a wider upgrade delivered with ACEC Distributors.
The seven-storey office building has been redeveloped from its original limestone structure and is now designed to accommodate multiple government departments.
The project required a lighting control system that could support flexible space use, long-term compliance, and efficient operation.
Tridonic worked with ACEC to deliver a wired DALI-2 installation across multiple floors, with lighting zones designed to allow future reconfiguration as occupancy and layouts change.
Lighting controls designed for flexibility and efficiency
The installation includes sceneCOM EVO DA2 application controllers, MSensor G3 PIR sensors in surface-mounted and recessed formats, DALI-2 XCG3 pushbutton couplers, DALI-2 scene plates, and DALI-2 LED drivers.
The system is overseen through Tridonic’s lightMONITOR software, providing asset visibility, automated emergency testing, and compliance reporting.
Sustainability formed a core part of the design brief. Tridonic’s generation four drivers and boards are C2C approved, with average driver efficiency exceeding 92%.
Presence detection and daylight-responsive dimming reduce unnecessary lighting use while maintaining consistent visual conditions throughout the building.
Paul O’Connor, Managing Director at ACEC, notes, “Tridonic’s control systems have enabled us to deliver a flexible lighting installation that supports the client’s sustainability ambitions.
“The availability of detailed energy and usage data also allows us to carry out post-occupancy evaluation and identify further opportunities for savings.”
James Huntington, OEM Controls and Solutions Manager at Tridonic, adds, “This project highlights the role of intelligent lighting control in achieving sustainability and long-term performance.
“The system supports efficiency, compliance, and a high-quality working environment.”
Tridonic says The Distillers Building now serves as an example of how modern lighting control can support heritage-led redevelopment while meeting the operational demands of contemporary office spaces.
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