In 1976 Christian Bartenbach established what was then called 'Lighting Design Christian Bartenbach', the engineering office that was between 1989 and 2013 called 'Bartenbach LichtLabor' and has meanwhile changed its name to Bartenbach GmbH. His work, patented both in Europe and on a worldwide scale, has led to pioneering inventions such as highly efficient glare-free systems technologies, daylight redirection systems and novel sunshading systems.
Christian Bartenbach and his brother founded their own
lighting manufacturing company "Leuchtenfabrik Bartenbach Lichtsysteme" in Innsbruck
In 1964 he introduced the socalled "Dark-Light-Technique" better known as low brightness luminaires,
that contributed to their commercial success during the energy crisis in Europe in the 1970-ties
Founding of „Lichtplanung Christian Bartenbach“
in Munich
After a successful period in Munich Bartenbach returned to Austria and established Bartenbach LichtLabor in Aldrans near Innsbruck in 1989
Conferment of the professional title Professor by the Austrian Federal President to Christian Bartenbach
In 2002 the Centre of Competence LIGHT was established. This institution focuses on research and development related to light with the support of the Austrian Federal Government
Opening of the Bartenbach lighting Academy in Aldrans near Innsbruck
Handover to next generation from Prof. Christian Bartenbach to his son Christian Bartenbach
Christian Bartenbach receives the honorary doctorship from the University of Innsbruck, awarded by Rector Karlheinz Töchterle
Change of name from the past Bartenbach LichtLabor GmbH
Bartenbach GmbH
Initiation of "Bartenbach Components" with the development of an innovative LED Wallwasher based on a secondary reflector technique incl. tunable white
As one of the first lighting design offices Bartenbach presents itself at the Light + Building in Frankfurt a.M., Germany
Lighting Solutions as additional service:
consultation from the initial concept to the
final implementation of a lighting system
Starting the process of restructuring into an agile, democratic organisation
EGLO übernimmt die Mehrheit an Bartenbach. Bartenbach bleibt weiterhin als Dienstleister eigenständig tätig
Roll-out of the Bartenbach strategy under the newly formed management, in line with the vision "We create the best light for people and the environment"
As the new CEO of Bartenbach GmbH, Helmut Guggenbichler will lead the company in collaboration with Daniel Föger (Head of Research and Development) and Christian Jenewein (Head of Finance and Administration).
Man is a creature that depends on light – because without light there is no life. In current times, 90% of life is spent inside and this is why lighting design has such a major influence on our quality of life. Appropriate use of light creates safety and wellbeing and enhances our ability to perform.
The phenomenon of light is multi-faceted, which is why we work in an interdisciplinary environment. Architects, physicists, psychologists and designers all create individual lighting solutions. As part of the international scientific community network, Bartenbach is always at the cutting edge of research. Continuous growth of knowledge is our capital.
Herausgeber: Birkhäuser
ISBN: 978-3035622935
Lichttechnische und wahrnehmungspsychologische Grundlagen
für Architekten und Lichtdesigner
Autor: Walter Witting, Verlag: Birkhauser
ISBN: 978-3990436585
Lichttechnische und wahrnehmungspsychologische Grundlagen
Autor: Christian Bartenbach, Walter Witting, Verlag: Springer
ISBN: 978-3211757796 (z.Zt. leider vergriffen)
Biografie
Herausgeber: Christa Klingler, Verlag: Müry Salzmann
ISBN: 978-3990141137
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Autor: Christian Bartenbach, Reinhart Morscher Hans Spindler,
Herausgeber: Roland Gfeller Corthesy
ISBN: 978-3528081041
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