Lux Lighting Design, Author at Lux Lighting Design

19

Aug

Fixture Comparison: Track Head

Ever wonder why similar style fixtures are so different in cost? The two fixtures below are contemporary track heads with AR111 Halogen lamps used for accent lighting, however fixture...

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...

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...

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...

19

Jul

Lighting Blooper!

Here are photos of ground mounted floodlights that were installed to light the church facade from across the driveway. Not sure which is worse. Having these concealed behind the...

18

Jul

Vincent Thomas Bridge: LED Lights and Solar Power

The Vincent Thomas Bridge is the third longest suspension bridge in the state of California. The bridge spans 6,050 feet in length, with a main suspension of 1,500 feet...

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...

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...

03

Jul

LED Maintenance and Lamp Life

Upgrading lighting fixtures to LED has many benefits right now including energy savings, low-maintenance due to long life of the light source, less heat and no UV emittance. Most...

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...