A Smart Move for Modern Lighting Control at Lumen8 A Smart Move for Modern Lighting Control at Lumen8A Smart Move for Modern Lighting Control at Lumen8In the world of lighting design, staying ahead of the curve is essential. WeRead more
Point Spike Light Beyond Daylight: A Guide to Outdoor Lighting in AustraliaWhen it comes to enhancing the functionality, beauty and safety of your Australian home, integrating exterior lighting isRead more
The Giogali A Glimmering Legacy: The Giogali Curtain Transforms the Glass Room at Die Neue Sammlung Museum in MunichAt Lumen-8 Architectural Lighting, we celebrate the marriage of artistry and innovation, exemplified in the latest enhancement toRead more
Bespoke Lighting Lumen-8: Our Journey in Creating Bespoke Architectural Lighting SolutionsAt Lumen-8, we’re excited to share how we’ve been working to bring a unique touch to architectural lighting. Being apart of theRead more
Art of Lighting Mastering the ‘Art of Lighting’The evolution of light and its diverse purposes throughout history, highlight its pivotal role in human civilization, fromRead more
Bols Enlightening Wellness: Designing Lighting for Health and Well-BeingLighting design plays a significant role in promoting wellness and health in various environments, from homes and offices toRead more
Plant Light Indoor Plant Lighting: Illuminating Green Spaces in CafésThe indoor plants trend continues to make its wave in Australia, and we think it’s here to stay! The integration of indoorRead more
Joinery lighting behind bedhead Why you should be using joinery, cabinetry and concealed LED lightingJoinery, cabinetry and concealed LED lighting details are often considered late in the design process, vastly limiting theirRead more
Three Golden Rules for Artwork Lighting Three Golden Rules for Artwork LightingYou've found your dream piece to adorn your walls - now all you need is our three goldern rules for artwork lighting to make sureRead more
Building controlled by DALI Digital Dimming Your Simple Guide to Dimming - Digital DimmingWelcome to Part Two of Your Simple Guide to Dimming. If you missed Part One, we recommend catching up here. In Part One weRead more
Volta Dimmable LED Pendant in Kitchen Your Simple Guide to Dimming - Phase DimmingThe most common question we get is - is this dimmable?  While the answer is commonly YES, it relies on pairing the correctRead more
How to light an exterior pathway How to light exterior pathwaysWe love our outdoor spaces in Australia, especially when the weather warms up!  The multitude of opportunities to lightRead more
Aged care facility showing Lumen8 Lighting Aged Care Lighting: Best PracticeAustralia has one of the highest life expectancies in the world, and our aging demographic continues to grow.  In 2019, 16Read more
The Dulux Colour Forecast 2021 The Dulux Colour Forecast 2021This year has looked more than a little different. Our usual calendar of trade fairs has slimmed down significantly which makesRead more
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Understanding LED lifetime and L90B10 vs L70B50 Understanding LED lifespan and L90B10 vs L70B50 ratingsOne of the greatest benefits of LED technology is its lifespan. It is widely understood that LED light sources outlast previousRead more
Lenses VS Reflectors – Making the right choice Lenses VS Reflectors – Making the right choiceLED chips are a one-dimensional light source that emit a 180° dispersion of light. This 180° dispersion is too broadRead more
The Art of Gallery Lighting The Art of Gallery LightingNumerous studies into gallery lighting over the last 20 years have all, surprisingly, found the same thing. There is no single ‘Read more
UQ Ideas Hub featuring Slate by Lumen8 How supporting local will improve your projectsOver the past few years, we have seen many practices embrace exciting and admirable sustainability practices as part of theirRead more
Opal Bubble Vanity Light The secret to good vanity lightingWhether it’s 5 mins or 50 minutes, it’s likely that a humble vanity mirror is a place you stand in frontRead more
Planlicht Pure3 and Sinus segments Lumen8 Planlicht visits AustraliaEarlier this month we had Florian Foger, International Sales Manager, from Austrian manufacturer Planlicht visit our sunshineRead more
Light reflecting on a textured surface How your surface finishes will impact your lightingOne of the first questions a lighting designer will ask is; What surface finishes are you using? Light Reflectance occurs fromRead more
p.Quiet recessed By Planlicht Lumen8 Acoustic LuminariesBy performing double duty, acoustic luminaries provide illumination as well as managing sound levels in a space. This allows forRead more
Section J6 Update Lumen8 Architectural Lighting NCC 2019 - Section J6 UpdateEarlier this year Section J6 of the National Construction Code (NCC) was significantly re-written. We summarized the key pointsRead more
Euroluce Fair entry 2019 Euroluce 2019 SummaryApril 2019 marked one of the most exciting weeks in the design calendar. The 30th edition of biennial Euroluce, the internationalRead more
Lighting Vertical Surfaces_Feature The Importance of Lighting Vertical SurfacesWhen approaching a lighting design, whether residential or commercial, it is important to consider the space as a whole. LightRead more
Eye with glare reflection What is Glare? And how to minimize it.What is Glare? For an object to be visible, light falls on it and is reflected into the human eye. This results in both visionRead more
Scale and Proportion_Koura_Lumen8 Architectural Lighting Scale and ProportionTwo main considerations in the design world are scale and proportion. When it comes to large light's these are similarRead more
Hands holding various recyclable items Aluminium vs Plastic in the Construction IndustryBy now we’re sure you’re aware of the global push to reduce plastic usage. You may already be doing small (or big) things outsideRead more
David Trubridge Sculptural Luminaries Inspired by Nature: David TrubridgeWe're continuously inspired by the work of David Trubridge. David’s personal life and his design work areRead more
Essential Lighting Lumen8 The Essentials for Architectural LightingDETERMINE YOUR GOAL When planning your architectural lighting, the best place to start is determining your goal!  ToRead more
Kenyon and Acacia by Lumen8 NEW by Lumen8: Acacia and Kenyon!We've got something exciting to share with you all; we have reinvigorated the Logikline brand with two new, Brisbane madeRead more