Tags: lighting

  • 21
    Oct

    Fixture Comparison: Chandelier

    The two fixtures below are both contemporary chandeliers, however fixture B is three times the price of fixture A. Fixture A This fixture has a very symmetrical radial design...

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  • 13
    Sep

    Lighting for Media Rooms

    Lighting in media rooms affects your viewing experience whether you are watching sports, movies, or television programs. No matter the quality of your television screen, the proper lighting layout...

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  • 04
    Sep

    Selecting a Ceiling Fan

    Ceiling paddle fans are versatile fixtures that can enhance a room’s comfort and style. They create airflow that has a cooling effect in the summer, reducing or eliminating the...

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  • 26
    Aug

    Creative Thinking Enhanced with Dim Lighting

    According to A. Steidle and L. Werth’s article “Freedom from Constraints: Darkness and Dim Illumination Promote Creativity” written for the Journal of Environmental Psychology (September 2013), creative thinking is...

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  • 16
    Aug

    Fixture Comparison: Wall Sconce

    Ever wonder why similar style fixtures are so different in cost? Both fixtures shown below have a very clean lined contemporary look, however option B is double the price...

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  • 08
    Aug

    Importance of Lighting In Healthcare

    Hospitals are stressful environments. Not only are patients and family members stressed, employees can feel very anxious as well. It is important to design quality lighting environments to increase...

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  • 25
    Jul

    New Federal Buildings to Follow Higher Efficiency Standards

    The Federal Government has been advising builders and designers to use energy-efficient technologies in new projects and renovations for years. However until now, they have not been following these...

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  • 16
    Jul

    Brewer Fountain Lighting

    Doreen Le May Madden is working with the Friends of the Public Garden on a lighting design for more effective and efficient lighting of the Brewer Fountain on Boston...

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  • 08
    Jul

    Department of Energy Investing in Further LED Improvements

    The Department of Energy (DOE) is investing $10 million in light bulb manufacturers for developing products to conserve more energy and further reduce greenhouse gas emissions. They are giving...

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  • 02
    Jul

    ADI Best Italian Lighting Products of 2012

    The Italian Association for Industrial Design publishes the ADI Design Index each year. The ADI Design Index collects the best of new Italian design products in categories ranging from...

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