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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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Lux Lighting Design is a full service lighting design company dedicated to providing the ultimate in creative and functional designs for residential and commercial projects. Custom lighting designs are produced with the client’s needs foremost. Interior and outdoor lighting designs are created with unity of the project’s appearance in mind. Lux Lighting Design is driven by owner and principal designer, Doreen Le May Madden, who has dedication to lighting excellence and passion for beauty in lighting.
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26AugRead More
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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19AugRead More
Fixture Comparison: Recessed Lighting
Ever wonder why similar style fixtures are so different in cost? Both items shown below are white baffle trims for 3″ recessed fixtures, however fixture B is double the...
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19AugRead More
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...
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16AugRead More
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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08AugRead More
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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25JulRead More
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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19JulRead More
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...
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18JulRead More
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...
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16JulRead More
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...