Overview of the principles of lighting technology
In general, we tend to take light for granted. However, a great deal of work goes into the installation of a lighting system. Lighting a space in the ...
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What Type of Outdoor Light Do I Need for My Application?
The right outdoor light starts with the space you need to illuminate and how that space is used. For commercial projects, parking lots and large exterior areas point toward area lights; entrances and building perimeters toward wall-mounted or security lighting; signs, facades and targeted areas toward flood lights; pathways toward bollards; and canopies or parking garages toward under-canopy and garage luminaires.
Learn moreThe role of photometry in a lighting layout
It is becoming more and more important to factor in the photometric spectrum when designing lighting layouts. As a matter of fact, when a light ...
LED recessed downlights: too much of a good thing?
Written by David Nathaniel, CEO at STANDARD. Original posted on LinkedIn There are typically many benefits associated with technology advances. This ...
LED lights: an economical and long-lasting solution
LED lights are becoming more and more popular, and we wager that they will receive considerable attention over time. It is easy to appreciate the ...
How to Limit Optical Loss
Do you often get the impression that your light is not dispersing as much light as it did when you first got it? Does the brightness of this lamp ...
What is the Colour Rendering Index?
Several factors need to be taken into account when selecting the optimal lighting system for a given space. The Colour Rendering Index (CRI) is one ...