When it comes to egress lighting requirements, there is conflicting verbiage between the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), the Uniform Building Code (UBC), and the International Building Code (IBC). This ...

Exterior lighting is no longer just about function—it's about creating ambiance, celebrating materiality, embracing ...

Successful integration of light sources starts with a holistic sensibility about project design, tapping into the specialties of all team members at once, say experts like Tom McDougall, PE, a vice ...

2017 Best of Design Award for Lighting – Outdoor: Longwood Gardens Renovation Lighting Designer: L’Observatoire International Location: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania Longwood Gardens is one of ...

For example, in the case of outdoor lighting design, lighting the façade will give a new opportunity for a building to showcase its nightlife “personality” by creating a completely different ...

Depending on the design element you’re illuminating, exterior lighting works best in temperatures of between 2,500 and 4,000 Kelvin. 2,500K lamps produce light that is said to be “warmer ...

3D architectural exterior rendering has revolutionized the way we plan, design, and present buildings. It offers unmatched clarity, creativity, and confidence at every stage of a project’s life ...

Lighting controls for energy saving applications are investigated. Principles of exterior lighting for work places are considered and the flood lighting of building facades is developed. The design of ...

When the sun sets and the deck light pops on, an unseen design element brings new life to your landscape: outdoor lighting. Not only does outdoor lighting improve the look of your home, it’s ...

A more advanced concept called CPTED, “Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design,” is gaining momentum and changing the paradigm for lighting an exterior environment. CPTED is a multi-disciplinary ...

Outdoor lighting is an essential decorative and home safety element in any outdoor space; however, recent home trends encourage you to think beyond simple lighting mounted on the side of your house.