Harris Academy Sixth Form benefits from an intelligent wireless lighting solution from Tridonic UK

Tridonic UK is pleased to have contributed to the successful completion of a major lighting installation at Harris Academy’s newest sixth form building, delivered in partnership with Marlow Integrated Designs (MID). The project showcases how smart, wireless lighting control can support both exceptional learning environments and ambitious sustainability goals.

Harris Academy, part of the highly respected Harris Federation, is known for its commitment to educational excellence and its strong track record in improving outcomes for young people across London and Essex. For its brand-new sixth form site, the Federation sought a lighting system that would deliver high performance, adaptability and energy efficiency, while supporting its wider aims to reduce environmental impact and achieve BREEAM accreditation.

To meet this requirement, Tridonic worked closely with MID to deliver a comprehensive package of solutions centred around its innovative Basic DIM Wireless system. With Casambi-ready components, the system enables seamless wireless control, allowing luminaires to adjust dynamically in response to occupancy and natural daylight levels. The BasicDim Wireless Sensor provides integrated presence detection and ambient light measurement, ensuring lighting is only used when required.

Tridonic also supplied high-quality linear modules and drivers designed to provide uniform, glare-free illumination across learning spaces. With driver efficiencies reaching up to 94 percent, the solution supports the Academy’s drive to minimise energy use and reduce long-term carbon emissions.

MID designed and supplied a complete scheme featuring SPACE-2X lighting rafts integrated with Tridonic’s wireless controls and PIR detectors. Each seven-metre raft requires only four fixings, simplifying installation. Classroom luminaires were specified with micro-prismatic diffusers and daylight harvesting modules, all commissioned via the wireless app to dim automatically when ample daylight is available. This ensures optimal visual comfort while avoiding unnecessary energy consumption.

Adam Perilly, Lighting Designer at Marlow Integrated Designs, shared: “Tridonic’s Basic DIM Wireless Casambi enabled control system and wireless sensor is an innovative solution to provide truly intuitive and responsive energy efficient lighting. The sixth form building can now make the most of the lighting when it needs it most, cleverly sensing when capacity is reduced or when daylight enters the room and less lighting is needed, to save on energy, prevent wasting energy, and reduce the overall carbon footprint.”

Daniela Graef, OEM Sales Manager at Tridonic UK, commented: “We are delighted to support Harris Academy in creating a sixth form environment that is both inspiring and sustainable. This project demonstrates how wireless lighting control can play a vital role in improving student and teacher comfort, reducing energy use, and helping educational institutions achieve their long-term environmental goals.”

With this installation, Tridonic UK has helped deliver a modern, connected and energy-efficient sixth form facility that enhances learning, reduces environmental impact and supports the Harris Federation’s drive for outstanding educational spaces. The project stands as a strong example of intelligent lighting technology delivering meaningful benefits for both its occupants and the wider community.

Client: Harris Federation.
Lighting Controls and Technology: Tridonic UK.
Lighting Design and Supply Partner: Marlow Integrated Designs.