I’ll get straight to the point, avoid anything below 3500 Kelvin. It’s too yellow, and there is research behind it that will dissuade you from using it. The best light temperature for offices is between 3500 Kelvin and 5500 Kelvin . Anything above 5500K is just too blue and anything below 3500K will make your employees less productive. You can check out a study about the effect of lighting on the Circadian Rhythm and why so…
Continue readingYou can achieve a whole load of things with the right lighting design. By positioning the lights and fixtures, you can easily manipulate the atmosphere of any space. Lighting design also differs from room to room. What works in the bedroom or the kitchen will not necessarily work in the living room. We may not notice many radical changes in the 2018 project lighting trends but there are multiple notable trends and upgrades that everyone…
Continue readingChoosing the right lights for commercial applications can be tough, especially for special use applications. There is several factors you want to consider before settling on the right light for your facility. Often times we see glaring mistakes when lighting calculations are done poorly – especially with upgrades and renovations that don’t involve an architect or designer. For a free light plan and advice, feel free to call or email us for suggestions. Factors To…
Continue readingLately we’ve dealt with a wide variety of hospitality lighting projects and encountered several points that either forced us to work quick, cost the customer more than expected or ended up delaying a project completely. I’m going to go over some planning timelines, how the process works and how to avoid shooting yourself in the foot when working on larger projects. Timelines If your planning on purchasing more than 50 fixtures from ANY manufacturer, you…
Continue readingHotel and hospitality lighting is in a class of its own. The requirements, certifications and efficiency is held to a higher standard for larger projects and the costs associated with small mistakes are high. Avoiding these errors can save thousands of dollars on a project and even prevent lawsuits. Wattage & Efficiency Requirements For Hotel Projects Often times, electrical engineers will plan the energy requirements along with the capacities for electrical switches and circuits.…
Continue readingWorking from home has many advantages. You can set up your workplace according to your preferences. Designing your workplace does not only mean that you have to pay attention to the design and décor of the room. Of course, the furniture and styling are important, but you have to take the ergonomics of the environment into consideration too. The home office of the modern age is more than just desk and chair. It can be…
Continue readingNowadays, corporate offices and buildings are continuously improving their structures with the use of lighting fixtures. These lighting elements can really bring about changes to an office or building and greatly affect its look. If the lighting is dull, the office or building will also have a dull and lifeless ambience. If there are bright lights installed in the entire area, it looks more inviting and welcoming. Of course, you would like to attract more…
Continue readingDid you know there is a correlation between the lighting in the office to the workload that your responsibility? Lighting was on the pulse of an employee, which is a measure of the use is biased. The worst of the quality of light, then the pulse will be higher, indicating more workload. One of the factors that influence the health of office lighting. Lighting is an important element in an office. With good lighting is…
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