TRILUX supports safer movement across the university campus with outdoor lighting upgrade

TRILUX has completed a comprehensive outdoor lighting modernisation project at the Polytechnic University of Bucharest, supporting safer movement across one of Romania’s largest and most established university campuses. The project forms part of the university’s wider efforts to improve visibility after dark, enhance user comfort and create a safer outdoor environment for students, staff and visitors. 

The upgrade focused on replacing the existing outdoor lighting with a modern, energy-efficient solution designed to support student wellbeing, improve visibility after dark and reduce long-term energy consumption. TRILUX worked closely with the university team to deliver a solution tailored to the scale and operational needs of the campus.

Energy-efficient lighting designed around people and place

A combination of TRILUX outdoor luminaires was used across the site, including Jovie (mounted on columns), Constela, 9821 and 8841. Together, these solutions deliver uniform illumination, high visual comfort and improved efficiency, while meeting relevant lighting standards and durability requirements for a busy university environment.

The new lighting supports safer movement across the campus after dark, enhances the quality of shared outdoor spaces and contributes to lower energy use compared with the previous installation.

A trusted partner for complex education projects

The Polytechnic University of Bucharest selected TRILUX based on its experience in education and infrastructure projects, as well as its ability to provide support throughout the full project lifecycle. This included early-stage concept development, lighting design, technical coordination during the tender phase, and the delivery and installation of the luminaires

The university had also previously worked with TRILUX on other projects, giving confidence in the proposed approach and the performance of the solutions.

Careful coordination and collaborative delivery

One of the key challenges of the project was coordinating the lighting installation alongside other infrastructure and construction works taking place across the campus. This required detailed planning and close collaboration between all parties involved, including the Chorus Research Engineering design office and the university’s internal project team.

From initial analysis of user needs through to detailed lighting design and on-site delivery, the project progressed smoothly despite tight timelines. Clear communication and a transparent design process helped ensure the final solution met both technical and operational expectations.

Improved safety, efficiency and user experience

The upgraded lighting has delivered clear improvements in safety, visual comfort and overall usability of the campus outdoor areas. Energy consumption has been significantly reduced, while students and staff now benefit from consistent, well-controlled lighting across key routes and public spaces.

The project demonstrates how considered outdoor lighting design can support sustainability targets while also enhancing the everyday experience of campus users.