Devices like Alexa and mobile apps help you control the brightness and turn the light on and off with just a touch of the screen
When we think of a renovation or construction, lighting is one of the crucial steps to make the environment harmonious and appropriate for work or rest.
There are several types of lighting to choose from., but luminaires with LED filament lamps are still in demand and are the great choice of architects for residential and commercial projects.
“Minimalist lighting is a trend that remains strong in lighting projects. They are modern light fixtures, that involve geometric shapes and allow the connection between the decoration and the environment”, said Eliane Vieira, commercial manager at ANDRA Electrical Materials in São José dos Campos.
Among the most requested products are LED profiles (direct and indirect light) – tape fixed on an aluminum profile and closed with an acrylic finish. In addition to being a very versatile material, which can be used in linings, walls and headboards, It also makes the environment more elegant.. Still have the LED strips, that can be installed in curtains, crown molding and furniture, like bed headboards.
“At ANDRA we received many residential and commercial lighting projects with LED profile indication, in addition to decorative spots and pendants. The demand for these materials is very high.”, complements.
Concern about sustainability
Another strong trend is intelligent lighting that, in addition to making the place more sophisticated, be it a room in the house or office, also has a sustainable bias. “These are switches, intelligent modules and nozzles that allow you to automate the lighting of the entire environment”, these.
According to the expert, automation systems generate more energy savings, sustainability and safety. “It is possible to create scenarios through mobile applications and control the brightness. Thus, people don't forget the lights on. These devices serve both residential and commercial lighting., explains.
Today there are several devices that allow you to regulate the intensity of lighting, turn the light on and off and even change the color of the bulb, through devices like Alexa, dimmer (device used to control the brightness of lamps), plus smart switches, which are the applications that turn on and off the light by the cell phone.
How to choose lighting for home or office?
According to the specialist, There are three types of lighting:
- direct: the light focuses on some object or space in focus; the spots fulfill this function;
- indirect: the light source is hidden and spreads throughout the environment, wall, ceiling;
- diffuse: the light is distributed through an acrylic diffuser, polycarbonate or glass that serves to soften the light, leaving it with less intensity and brightness.
Specialized service
Architects are one of the main audiences that ANDRA serves. The company is a partner of the Association of Architects and Engineers of São José dos Campos and holds various events and training for these professionals together with the store's suppliers.
ANDRA stores have a variety of electrical materials such as wires, cabos, infrastructure items, switches and sockets, beyond lighting. Altogether, are 15 units spread across the cities of São Paulo, Santos, São José dos Campos, Sorocaba, Osasco, Guarulhos, Curitiba, Sao Jose dos Pinhais and Joinville.
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Only on Rua Santa Ifigênia, there are five stores. One of them is focused on the lighting part., and has an exclusive showroom for displaying light fixtures and chandeliers. The company has partnership with the best suppliers in the market, including newline, Studioluce and Bella Lighting.
telesales – city of São Paulo and all over Brazil: (11) 3855-7000 or (11) 3352-7000.
About ANDRA
There are 46 years in the market, ANDRA Electrical Materials and Lighting (www.andra.com.br), is a reference in the commercialization and distribution of electrical materials in Brazil.
The brand is present in the South and Southeast regions with 15 units distributed in the cities of São Paulo, Santos, São José dos Campos, Sorocaba, Osasco, Guarulhos, Curitiba, Sao Jose dos Pinhais and Joinville, has a total of about 1500 employees and over 50 thousand items from the main suppliers, offering solutions in the industrial market, commercial and residential.
All its units have specialized service and technical consultancy, supporting customers. In addition to a sector for Energy Efficiency projects and a branch dedicated to the assembly of electrical panels, located in São José dos Pinhais, in the State of Paraná.