There are three main purposes for exterior lighting: to increase safety and visibility; create the right impression and atmosphere; and enhance security. Understanding the many important ...

Implementing a lighting project today doesn’t have the same considerations as the lighting retrofits of 10 years ago. In those days, you could simply evaluate options like choosing lower wattage lamps ...

Ambient lighting is key for crafting a calm and cozy living space. Perfecting a great lighting scheme is easier and more affordable than you think. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience ...

Dimensions, textures and colors are not the only factors to consider when designing a space. Choosing the right lighting also rises as a key strategy to create a project’s atmosphere. Appropriate ...

L’Observatoire International executed the interior lighting of exhibition spaces and exterior lighting of landscape design for Cité de l’Océan et du Surf (Iwan Baan) Of all the architectural ...

In a competitive construction market and tight economy, clients are looking for both the right price and the right partner—a contractor who’s concerned about their long-term satisfaction and return on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. This article is more than 3 years old. First floor living ...

A lighting retrofit in Humanities Buildings 1 and 2 has resulted in a 20 percent energy reduction in the buildings’ energy use. As part of PG&E’s Higher Education Partnership Program, UC Santa Cruz ...