Lighting is crucial in designing and operating a healthy building because it can directly impact our health and well-being. On average, we spend about 90% of our time indoors — separated from the ...

Lighting has evolved remarkably throughout architectural history, driven by significant technological advances. Despite these changes, its central purpose of enhancing aesthetics, functionality, and ...

With the rising popularity of residential and commercial landscape lighting, end-users and homeowners have begun looking for systems and components that combine easy installation and adequate safety ...

Layered lighting plans in kitchens and baths enhance health, safety and comfort. Lighting is too often an afterthought in home improvement projects. And that’s to the detriment of the room and, ...

Lighting goes way beyond the lamps in our living rooms. On view are 85 rare (or limited-edition) pieces from lighting designers, from Wilhelm Wagenfeld to Gino Sarfatti and even the Memphis Group's ...

“Good architecture poorly lit is poor architecture.” Those are the words of a famous architecture critic, and they apply to almost any type of environment. We need light to see well enough to perform ...

Since 2012, Parsons has offered an MFA double major combining the established Interior Design and Lighting Design MFA programs. This unique curricular track allows students to investigate the design ...

Outdoor lighting is one of the most significant decisions in exterior design – but it can often be one of the most underestimated. Done well, it makes a home safer to navigate after dark, extends the ...

Linear Refraction Floor and Ambiance Light. Image Courtesy of A 'Design Award & Competition Early registration for the A’ Design Award & Competition for the period 2021-2022 is now open and you can ...

Lighting has the ability to tell a story all on its own. It has the ability to provoke a certain emotion from audience members without having to say anything. With that said, many don't realize the ...

The definition of light power density. Today's lighting requirements for buildings. How to calculate LPD. Essentially, light power density (LPD) equates to all of the power consumed by light fixtures, ...