Health + Sustainability

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At Fluxwerx, we recognise the integral role light plays in overall well-being and are committed to the design and manufacture of products that enhance spaces for people.

Our dedication to health and quality of life aligns with our responsibility to care for the planet we inhabit. 

As part of our continued commitment to environmental responsibility and in support of sustainability initiatives, we report to independent third-party standards that provide clear and transparent information about our product ingredients and performance characteristics.

We are proud to adhere to and meet the standards of Declare, TM65 + TM66, WELL, LEED, and the Living Building Challenge, further demonstrating our commitment to sustainability, health, and innovation in every aspect of our design and manufacturing practices.

The Declare Living Building Program

The Declare Living Building program is a transparency initiative by the International Living Future Institute that encourages manufacturers to disclose the environmental and health impacts of their building products. 

By listing materials in a publicly accessible database, the program promotes sustainable, non-toxic materials, supporting architects and builders in creating healthier, eco-friendly buildings. 

Fluxwerx luminaires are included in the Declare Living Building program publicly accessible database; this underscores our commitment to transparency and sustainability in building materials for a healthier future.

 

The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design, Georgia Institute of Technology | ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN: Lord Aeck Sargent | The Miller Hull Partnership | LIGHTING AGENCY: Lighting Associates | PHOTOGRAPHY: Jonathan Hillyer Photography, Inc. | SUSTAINABILITY: LEED® Platinum, Living Building | PRODUCT: View, Profile Spoke
The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design, Georgia Institute of Technology | ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN: Lord Aeck Sargent | The Miller Hull Partnership | LIGHTING AGENCY: Lighting Associates | PHOTOGRAPHY: Jonathan Hillyer Photography, Inc. | SUSTAINABILITY: LEED® Platinum, Living Building | PRODUCT: View, Profile Spoke

WELL + LEED Building Standards

WELL is the leading tool for advancing health and well-being in buildings globally. As stated by The International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI™), over 40,000 projects encompassing over 4.7 billion square feet are applying WELL across 124 countries. (October 2024).

The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building program is a globally recognized certification system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to assess and reward sustainable building practices. Both programs aim to reduce environmental impact, promote energy savings, and improve the health and well-being of occupants.

Fluxwerx have contributed to numerous projects that have successfully achieved LEED and WELL certifications, underscoring our commitment to sustainable and health-focused design.

 

TM65 | Reducing Embodied Carbon

Challenging convention and pursuing the impossible has been our path since the start. With a strong emphasis on optics that deliver wide on-center spacing and minimalist forms, reduced materials and lower energy densities are inherent parts of our ethos.

TM65 is an internationally-applicable methodology for the calculation of embodied carbon in building services engineering. The main aim of the lighting section of TM65 is to calculate the amount of embodied carbon contained in a luminaire.

Fluxwerx luminaires are designed in adherence to TM65 principles, ensuring minimized environmental impact through responsible materials selection and efficient manufacturing practices.

Wide Luminaire Spacing = Fewer Fixtures = Less Materials

 

TM66 | Creating a Circular Economy in the Lighting Industry

Using an algorithm that looks at various aspects of design and manufacture, TM66 provides a numeric and measurable assessment of a product's economic sustainability and compliance with circular economy principles.

Our products are made with high quality recyclable materials; the highest volume of material in our products is aluminum, which is 100% recyclable and can be recycled indefinitely without compromising the material properties. We focus on flexible, make-to-order manufacturing in a vertically integrated facility with programs to sort materials to the appropriate recycling and re-use streams.

 

Learn With Us

Elevate your design expertise with our AIA and IDCEC-approved continuing education courses on innovative lighting and sustainable practices, including WELL, Declare, and Living Building standards. Join us to shape spaces that are not only well designed but also environmentally responsible, human-centric and health-focused.

Light + WELL Building

Credit: 1 LU | HSW (AIA | IDCEC | IES)

 

The WELL v2 is the latest version of the WELL Building Standard, a rating system that focuses exclusively on the way that the design and operations of buildings and everything in them—including lighting—can improve our comfort, impact and influence human behaviors, and enhance our health and wellness.

This presentation gives an overview of the lighting requirements in WELL v2 program, focusing on key factors plus practical recommendations and strategies that should be considered when designing and specifying human-centric lighting in commercial spaces.

The Phenix / Lemay Montreal Offices | ARCHITECTURE + INTERIOR DESIGN : Lemay | PHOTOGRAPHER: Adrien Willians | LIGHTING AGENCY: Luxtec |  SUSTAINABILITY: 3-star Fitwel rating, Zero Carbon Building Standard, LEED-Platinum certified  – Performance, Living Building Challenge – Petal Certification. | PRODUCT: View
The Phenix / Lemay Montreal Offices | ARCHITECTURE + INTERIOR DESIGN : Lemay | PHOTOGRAPHER: Adrien Willians | LIGHTING AGENCY: Luxtec | SUSTAINABILITY: 3-star Fitwel rating, Zero Carbon Building Standard, LEED-Platinum certified – Performance, Living Building Challenge – Petal Certification. | PRODUCT: View

Light + Education

Credit: 1 LU | HSW (AIA | IDCEC | IES)

 

Today's classrooms are multifunctional learning spaces designed to inspire. Flexible, comfortable, high performance lighting is critical to complement and support the variety of collaborative and individual-led teaching and learning activities and functions these environments demand.

This presentation is a guide for understanding the considerations when designing for education and establishing the connection between lighting and human wellness in education-oriented environments. It gives an overview of key lighting factors in various spaces in both K-12 and higher educational establishments, and offers practical recommendations and strategies for designing and specifying lighting in educational spaces.

Wilson School of Design, Kwantlen Polytechnic University | ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN: KPMB Architects | Public Architecture + Communication | AES Engineering | LIGHTING AGENCY:: CDM2 Lightworks | PHOTOGRAPHY: Andrew Latreille | PRODUCT: Profile
Wilson School of Design, Kwantlen Polytechnic University | ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN: KPMB Architects | Public Architecture + Communication | AES Engineering | LIGHTING AGENCY:: CDM2 Lightworks | PHOTOGRAPHY: Andrew Latreille | PRODUCT: Profile

Light + Office

Credit: 1 LU | HSW (AIA | IDCEC)

 

Current workspace environments continue to adapt to workers' evolving behaviours and expectations in order to meet the wide variety of needs. Thoughtful selection of lighting in the workplace elevates the architectural environment, providing a level of functionality, well-being and visual comfort to space occupants, as well as enhancing the attributes of the architectural design itself.

This presentation is a guide for understanding the considerations when designing for a variety of work environments and establishing the connection between lighting and human
wellness. It gives an overview of key lighting factors in various office environments, and offers practical recommendations and strategies for designing and specifying lighting in workplaces.

Perkins&Will NYC Office | DESIGN: Perkins&Will | PRODUCT: Profile | SUSTAINABILITY: LEED Gold PHOTOGRAPHY: Garrett Rowland
Perkins&Will NYC Office | DESIGN: Perkins&Will | PRODUCT: Profile | SUSTAINABILITY: LEED Gold PHOTOGRAPHY: Garrett Rowland

Rethinking Light,
Design + Human Experience

Credit: 1 LU | HSW (AIA | IDCEC)

 

A one hour presentation explores the basics of advanced architectural anidolic daylighting strategies and determine how they can be deployed with LEDs in solid state lighting technologies.

The participants will analyse human visual interpretation of light and colour and application best practises for minimal energy usage in commercial and institutional settings using specific examples that focus on energy efficiency and sustainable design values.