Modular “Tool-Free” Streetlight Wins Designplus Award at Light+Building
European lighting manufacturer Lightholm has received a Designplus Award by Light+Building 2026 in the Sustainability & Future Energy+ category for its GEO Street Light, a modular street lighting system designed to simplify maintenance and extend infrastructure lifespan.
The award was presented during the official ceremony at Light+Building 2026 in Frankfurt.
GEO Street was recognised by the jury for its modular architecture, which allows core electronics to be accessed and replaced without tools via a rear-mounted service panel.
“This recognition reflects the work we have put into rethinking street lighting from the ground up,” said Andris Berkis, Head of R&D at Lightholm. “GEO Street was designed not just to illuminate roads, but to serve cities for decades with a modular architecture that simplifies maintenance and reduces waste.”
Designed for Long-Life Urban Infrastructure
The GEO Street system builds on more than a decade of installations in Nordic environments and is available in M and L configurations suited for urban streets, parks, residential zones, and rural roads.
Its defining feature is a rear-mounted electronics module that can be accessed without tools. Routine servicing or component upgrades affect only 20% of the fixture, leaving the main structure and connections intact. The approach reduces maintenance time, extends operational life, and lowers total cost of ownership.
Each luminaire can also be configured for regional photometric standards, climate conditions, and project requirements.
The system supports smart city integration, including traffic monitoring and centralised energy management platforms.
About the Designplus Award
The Designplus Award by Light+Building recognises products that combine design quality, technological innovation, and sustainability. The Sustainability & Future Energy+ category highlights solutions addressing environmental responsibility and future urban infrastructure needs.
About Lightholm
Founded in 2011, Lightholm develops lighting systems for infrastructure and industrial environments, including urban streets, sports facilities, ports, mining operations, and offshore platforms.
The company focuses on engineered lighting solutions combining optical performance, structural durability, and intelligent control systems while meeting strict EU environmental and quality standards.
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