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Covering an area of more than 70,000 m², the Lingshan Fan Palace comprises an entrance hall, corridor, dome, Buddhist conference hall, banquet hall, restaurant area, and altar. It offers a unique combination of culture and art, with extensive use of woodcarvings, murals and statuary throughout.
The project was completed in time for the 2009 2nd World Buddhist Forum, when more than 1,500 Buddhists around the world will visit and worship in the new Temple. The forum is jointly organised by the Buddhist Association of China, the Buddha’s Light International Association in Taiwan, the Hong Kong Buddhist Association and the China Religious Culture Communication Association (CRCCA).
Currently the largest Buddhist temple in China, Lingshan Fan Palace has been a core element in the revitalisation of the city and surrounding areas in Jiangsu Province. Thanks to the versatility of the TridonicAtco products, the temple lighting can be controlled from a central PC through the winDIM@net interface, with options for switching lighting on and off, dimming the lighting in zones and using the scene setting capabilities to create different lighting effects.
For example, within the Temple Dome – the largest of the temple’s six domes – T5 fluorescent lighting using PCA ECO one4all lp ballasts for edge lighting is combined with low voltage halogen accent lighting, controlled via TE one4all control modules, as well as HID lighting controlled by DALI 3-RM-C units. All of these components are controlled via a winDIM@net server located in the central control room.
In addition, automated lighting control features are used to maximise energy savings through timed on/off switching, occupancy detection and light sensors. In this way, the lighting is controlled in relation to planned usage, with further refinements in relation to natural daylight levels and actual occupancy of different areas of the temple.
For instance, in three main corridors in the temple, PCA ECO ballasts and T5 fluorescent lighting, TE one4all units controlling halogen lighting and standard motion detectors are used in combination to ensure that full lighting of the corridors is only used when these areas are occupied. When the corridors are unoccupied, lighting levels are reduced to 10 % using the corridorFUNCTION feature.
A further benefit is that the winDIM@net system allows the temple staff to monitor the performance of individual luminaires and to identify any errors – again through the central PC.
TridonicAtco products were specified by the lighting control workshop for the East China Architectural Design & Research Institute and Shanghai HKG group Architectural Design Co, working closely with the Lingshan Administration Bureau.
Conclusion
The Lingshan Fan Palace will be a draw for Buddhists and general tourists from all over the world and lighting plays a major role in enhancing its stunning architecture. The TridonicAtco solution ensures that the lighting is used to its maximum potential in creating the right effect for different spaces and different times of day and year. This is a versatile solution that not only meets the customer’s lighting needs but will also minimise energy consumption throughout the temple.
Project data
| Client: |
Lingshan Administration Bureau |
| Architect: |
East China Architectural Design & Research Institute |
| Interior Design: |
Shanghai HKG Architectural Design Consulting Co. Ltd. |
| Lighting design: |
Shanghai ATL Lighting Consultant Co. |
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