EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Helvar was commissioned to implement a lighting control solution for the Parkhead Hub health centre to give staff and patients an environment that feels calm and intuitive
• At the core of the solution is Helvar Imagine, delivering scalable, intelligent control, while Helvar Insights assists in data and system optimisation and can enable easy updating as the building’s needs change
• The solution recently won ‘Project of the year – New Build (UK)’ at the 2025 Design in Mental Health Awards for outstanding design and contribution to mental health care

Situated in the East End of Glasgow, Parkhead Hub rethinks how community care is delivered, offering a calming, accessible space where people can get the support they need. The project recently won ‘Project of the Year – New Build (UK)’ at the 2025 Design in Mental Health Awards, recognised for its outstanding design and contribution to mental health care.

Helvar’s lighting control solution plays a central role in delivering the right light at the right time, while giving staff and patients an environment that feels calm and intuitive.

Designed for flexibility, built for wellbeing
Our solutions enable seamless control across a wide range of spaces, including consultation rooms, receptions, waiting areas, staff offices, admin areas, toilets, stairwells, the atrium, and internal courtyards. The lighting adapts seamlessly, responding to how each space is used, the time of day, and the natural light coming in.

Whether it’s helping patients feel at ease in consultation rooms, creating a welcoming atmosphere in waiting areas, or keeping stairwells and toilets well-lit and safe, the lighting controls work quietly in the background to support every space. Users can make changes with simple interfaces or let the system do the work automatically, adjusting in real time for comfort and performance.

Lighting control solution

At the core of Parkhead Hub’s lighting system is Helvar’s Imagine solution delivering scalable, intelligent control across the different spaces with a comprehensive suite of DALI-2 certified devices and seamless integration capabilities.

“Lighting was a key part of Parkhead Hub’s design. It needed to promote wellbeing while also meeting technical and integration demands,” says Sean Bunton, Sales Specification Manager – Scotland at Helvar. “Our solution gave the flexibility to tailor lighting control in every space, supporting patient comfort, staff usability, and energy efficiency. We’re proud to be part of such a meaningful project, where thoughtful design and technology come together to enhance care.”

The lighting control solution includes:

• 28x 950 DALI-2 Application Controllers for scalable, multi-zone control
• 321D2 multisensors and 320D2 PIR sensors for presence and daylight detection
• 135D2 switch modules and scene plates for local, intuitive control
• 444D2 input units to connect third-party devices
• 436 BACnet Gateway for smooth integration with the wider BMS
• Helvar Cloud Gateway (HCG Gen 2) connected to Helvar Insights for data and system optimisation

Designed with flexibility in mind, the system can be easily updated as the building’s needs change. Helvar Insights adds another layer of control, enabling remote monitoring and ongoing optimisation.