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What is Architectural Lighting

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Architectural lighting presupposes that there’s architecture. Fluorescent tubes of light illuminating an underground sewer system or an industrial warehouse, for example, do not exactly constitute architectural lighting. A commercial square LED pendant hanging in your office, for instance, may or may not be  architectural lighting . It depends on whether the pendant meets certain standards, which we’ll cover below. So, architectural lighting is an intersection of art (architecture) and technology (lighting). The architecture being illuminated or lighted may be commercial or residential. Other fields of endeavor, such as design, also come into play. Of course, so do physics, engineering and the psychological and physiological effects of light. Strictly speaking, architectural lighting is illumination for building design and function. The term encompasses three main factors. The first is the building’s aesthetic, which is crucial for any commercial, especially retail, environme

4 Best Selling Solar Lights in India

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Solar light , also popularly known as a Solar lamp or Solar Lantern, is the solution to environmental sustainability when mankind will eventually run out of the fossil fuels. Solar lights have garnered a lot of unparalleled attention in recent times, which has led to a decline in the employment of traditional lighting. These ecological, inexpensive, and energy-efficient lighting systems provide an indispensable source and can be virtually installed anywhere. Check out our  best solar inverter  article While the initial costs for the installation may be a little high, the overall expenditure, including the maintenance costs along with the relevant taxes provides an edge over the aforementioned traditional lighting system. Also, to help with the initial costs, the customer can avail federal grants, tax incentives, and rebate programs. This article will help you purchase the most optimum and efficient solar lamp to suit your needs by giving a  detailed list of all the features

LED Sport Lighting Play a Super Role

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LED lighting can make a significant impact on energy efficiency, no doubt. But it can really score points in the high-profile sports lighting application with its ability to enhance visual acuity on the playing field, boost color and contrast in the sports broadcast for HD viewing, and improve the experience of the fans in the stands at the live event. Following are a few examples where LED sports lighting showed its ability to go “pro.” As recently as today, our Mark Halper reported on the forthcoming upgrade to the football pitch lighting (that’s soccer to North American fans) for London’s professional club Tottenham Hotspur, which had previously unveiled its plans to incorporate LED  sports lighting  into the roof of Hotspur’s new entertainment complex, which is scheduled to open this summer. “Spurs” are not the only players meeting their match in high-performance lighting on the pitch. LED sports lighting upgrades have also been reported at venues for Italy’s Juventus, Spain’

LED street lighting: Unburdening our cities

Each city is unique, defined not only by the individuals who call it home but also by the energy it exudes…and consumes. Projections indicate that 5 billion people (60% of the world’s population) will live in cities by 2050 and, according to the International Energy Agency, the overall demand for lighting will be 80% higher by 2030 than in 2005. Street lighting energy consumption is an increasingly significant part of cities energy use and a growing burden on municipal budgets.   So, how can cities maintain this (growing) asset?   Many cities around the world are implementing public lighting programs for two main reasons –economic growth and community safety.  Public lighting supports economic growth by increasing the amount of time that people can spend on dining and entertainment after dark. At the same time, studies have shown that public lighting can reduce crime by up to 20% and traffic accidents by up to 35%.   LED lighting benefits the environment and local authority

ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING FOR BUILDINGS

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Light defines space. And architecture lighting is an art that entails the masterly, correct, as well as magnificent consolidation of masses in form of light. The human eye is attracted by light. Simple design additions can enhance the effectiveness of any building, turning it into a happier, healthier, & productive environment. Architectural Lighting & Daylight The largest impact on lighting & design is derived from the buildings’ architectural orientation and massing. Other key players include ceiling height plus the section profiles, which influence the availability of daylight in any building. Naturally, a south facing orientation, slender floor plates, raised ceilings, in addition to open divisions tend to allow more usable light into a building, thus correspondingly reducing the amount of electric lighting used. That’s why you should bring lighting designers onto any architectural project team early enough to bring an impact on the massing decisions. Illuminating

How To Choose The Right Solar Lights

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Using solar lighting outdoors can be a lifesaver when outdoor outlets are not available. But do solar-powered lights really work? How do they measure up to hardwired electric lights? And what if your yard is shady or you live somewhere that rarely sees the sun? Here’s the full scoop on choosing and using solar-powered lights in your yard. How solar lighting works.  Photovoltaic cells absorb sunlight during the day to charge the batteries, which then light the bulb at night. Because solar lights are powered by the sun, they must be placed in an area that receives full sun — ideally eight or more hours per day. What if you don’t have direct sun?  If you are putting  solar lights  in your desert yard in Tucscon or Palm Springs, they are sure to operate at maximum strength — but what if you live in Seattle or simply have a heavily shaded yard? It’s not quite as simple, but you can still have solar-powered lights, even in a fully shaded area. A solar or landscape lighting pro can he

Best Solar Lights For Your House

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Why One Needs Solar Lamps? Below are a few of the salient features to manifest this idea:- Green And Renewable We need to become more responsible when it comes to the future of mankind and our planet, considering the steady increase in the global temperature.  This can be achieved by shifting from conventional fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy. Omnipresent The paramount requirement for a solar lamp is the presence of the sun. Cost Savings As already mentioned previously, once installed, the maintenance and other similar costs can be cut short as one does not have to pay for the electricity and also the tax associated with it. Battery Backup Well, one obvious question that comes to mind concerning solar lamps is, “What happens when there is no sun?”. The answer lies in the ability of the  solar lights  to provide backup power in such times of crisis when the weather is cloudy or as in a much small case, at night. Easy Installation The solar pane