Types of Reflection: Specular and Diffuse
All objects reflect light but they do so in different ways and amounts. When designing light plans and using simulation software, it’s important to understand
Michael Gavin
May 14, 2023
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Michael Gavin
Lighting Manufacturers’ Advantages of Having a Complete Set of 3D Models for Their Catalog
As the industry increasingly uses comprehensive BIM solutions such as Revit and Archicad, there are growing advantages to having accurate 3D models of installation components
Michael Gavin
May 11, 2023
Why Lighting Simulation is Essential to Better Lighting Design
While lighting simulation software may be a relatively new tool in the field of lighting design, lighting designers realized from early on that being able
Michael Gavin
May 10, 2023
Best Practices for Focal Lighting
For making certain elements stand out in a lit environment, such as with accent or task lighting, it is important for the designer to properly
Michael Gavin
May 8, 2023
Recommended Average Illuminance by Space
Functional lighting design insures that illuminance levels within a space are adequate for its intended use. Below is a list of recommended foot-candle averages for
Michael Gavin
May 5, 2023
Reading Point by Point Illuminance Calculations
While all lighting calculation reports vary slightly depending on the software used and the applications engineer running the simulation, they always include the same key
Michael Gavin
May 4, 2023
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