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Light Glare Explained: Tips to Minimize it

In the world of architectural and commercial lighting design, achieving a balance between illumination and comfort is crucial. One important ...
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Recessed Lighting Layout: Benefits of Creating a Bright and Functional Space

Recessed lighting is a popular choice for homeowners and designers aiming to achieve clean, modern, and efficient lighting. When done ...
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Photometric Analysis: A Practical Guide

Proper lighting design starts with photometric analysis. It ensures efficient light distribution, energy savings, and compliance with safety standards. A ...
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Photometric Analysis for Parking Lots: Real-World Case Studies

Parking lot lighting is a critical aspect of outdoor safety, energy efficiency, and compliance with local regulations. Proper photometric analysis ...
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LED Framing Projector Lights: Enhance Your Artwork – Ultimate Guide

Contour spotlights from ERCO I. Introduction Lighting is more than a mere necessity; it's a powerful tool that can transform ...
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Lighting Plan: Illuminating Spaces with Purpose

1. Introduction Lighting is more than just a necessity; it's an art form that shapes our environments and influences our ...
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Wall Washing Basics: What Every Designer Should Know

Wall washing is a lighting technique that brings walls to life by creating a smooth, uniform glow across their surface ...
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Facade Lighting: Enhancing Architecture with Light

Facade lighting transforms the look of any building by adding character and charm. By using lights thoughtfully, it brings buildings ...
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Planning Recessed Lighting: A Step-by-Step Guide

Planning Recessed Lighting Recessed lighting is crucial for creating a perfectly lit space. It provides a clean and modern aesthetic ...
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Bar Lighting: Top 3 Innovative Solutions for Bars

Bar lighting is crucial in creating ambiance, highlighting key design features, and enhancing the overall customer experience. Whether you're designing ...
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Dialux EVO vs Revit in Lighting Design

One of the big dilemmas in today's lighting word is to choose which software to use or particulaty Dialux EVO ...
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Exterior Lighting Design: Enhancing Outdoor Spaces

Exterior lighting design plays a crucial role in enhancing the aesthetic appeal and functionality of outdoor spaces. It not only ...
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Perfect Chandelier: A Step-by-Step Guide to Perfect Chandelier

When it comes to interior design, the right chandelier can elevate a room from ordinary to extraordinary with help of ...
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BUG Rating – The Importance in Outdoor Lighting

When it comes to safeguarding the night sky and fostering environmental stewardship, the concept of the BUG Rating shines as ...
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Foot-Candle Levels for Outdoor Lighting the Ultimate Guide

Foot-Candle Levels For Outdoor Lighting: The Ultimate Guide Outdoor lighting plays a critical role in enhancing visibility, safety, and aesthetics ...
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What is Light Pollution

Light pollution is a rising issue in cities worldwide. As urban areas grow, the misuse of outdoor lighting adds to ...
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How to Calculate Lighting Requirements for a Given Space

When it comes to creating the perfect ambiance in any space, lighting plays a crucial role. Whether it's a cozy ...
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Common Lighting Design Mistakes to Avoid

Lighting design is a crucial element in enhancing the functionality, aesthetics, and ambiance of any space. However, even with the ...
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Understanding the Impact of CRI (Color Rendering Index)

CRI (Color Rendering Index) plays a crucial role when it comes to creating the perfect ambiance and atmosphere in any ...
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Exploring the Photometric Plan: A Simple Guide to Photometrics

A photometric plan is an essential part of lighting design and the measurement of light. They provide an accurate representation ...
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Color Temperature Choosing the Perfect Mood

When it comes to creating the ideal atmosphere for any space, color temperature in lighting plays a crucial role. One ...
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Understanding UGR and GR in Sport Lighting

Glare is a critical factor to consider when designing lighting systems for sports facilities. In this guide, we will explore ...
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Baseball Lighting Design

Baseball and softball games require proper lighting to ensure a safe and enjoyable playing experience for everyone involved. In this ...
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What is a foot-candle?

A foot-candle is a measurement of light intensity or illuminance, and it equals 10.76 lumens or one lux per square ...
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Photometric calculations in the photometric plan

Introduction Photometric calculations play an essential part in any photometric plan and with right decisions we can ensure aesthetics, safety, ...
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The Essential Guide to Lighting Controls

Lighting Controls Efficient Lighting Control Solutions In the lighting design process other than a professional photometric plan it is crucial ...
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Photometric plan for Tennis fields

This article describes all of the requirements that should be considered when doing a photometric plan for indoor and outdoor ...
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Football (Soccer) Lighting

Here I will explain what are the rules for lighting the outdoor football terrain. First, we need to define the ...
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Sports Fields Lighting

Playing all kinds of sports can be very fun when playing at night, especially on warm days like in summer ...
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COVE LIGHTING TIPS TO MAKE THE MOST OF IT.

Imagine walking into your home theater or bedroom and seeing a soft, warm glow softly illuminating the ceiling. It's a ...
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Circadian Rhythm: A Guide to Enhanced Well-being

Introduction In the rhythm of life - circadian rhythm, there's a natural beat that guides our sleep, wakefulness, and overall ...
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