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About Vela Photometrics
In 2022, Vela Photometrics was founded in Baltimore as a lighting design and consultation business with a strong focus on simulation-guided, functional design support. With an extensive knowledge of CAD, BIM, and lighting simulation technologies, you can have a high level of confidence that Vela will help you meet your project’s illuminance goals. Read more…
Recent Blog Posts:
Including vs. Omitting Glass Elements in Lighting Simulation
Modeling glazing can be essential to accurate lighting simulation, but elements such as curtain walls, glass wall partitions, and windows do not significantly interact with light in
Light Reflectance Values and Glass in Simulation Software
Unlike other common architectural materials, the reflection from transparent glass may be omitted in typical lighting simulation. This is because smooth glass reflects light in
Reflectance Values for Common Materials
Vela Photometrics uses light reflectance values (LRVs) of 80% for ceilings, 50% for walls, and 20% for floors unless any other material details have been
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