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How to light exterior pathways
We love our outdoor spaces in Australia, especially when the weather warms up! The multitude of opportunities to light exterior
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Aged Care Lighting: Best Practice
Australia has one of the highest life expectancies in the world, and our aging demographic continues to grow. In 2019, 16% of
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The Dulux Colour Forecast 2021
This year has looked more than a little different. Our usual calendar of trade fairs has slimmed down significantly which makes
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Engineering Edition | Planlicht
Check out the Planlicht Issue
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Engineering Edition | Squing
Check out the Sqing Issue
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Engineering Edition | Skai
Check out the Skai Issue
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Engineering Edition | Quadro
Check out the Quadro Issue
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Understanding LED lifespan and L90B10 vs L70B50 ratings
One of the greatest benefits of LED technology is its lifespan. It is widely understood that LED light sources outlast previous
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Engineering Edition | Halla A.S.
Check out the Halla A.S. Issue
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Engineering Edition | Rotao Pendant
Check out the Rotao Suspension Issue
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Engineering Edition | Ture Downlight
Check out the Ture Downlight Issue
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Engineering Edition | Sant System
Check out the Sant System Issue
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Lenses VS Reflectors – Making the right choice
LED’s are a directional source that emit a 180° dispersion of light. However, this primary 180° dispersion is too broad for most
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The Art of Gallery Lighting
Numerous studies into gallery lighting over the last 20 years have all, surprisingly, found the same thing. There is no single ‘
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How supporting local will improve your projects
Over the past few years, we have seen many practices embrace exciting and admirable sustainability practices as part of their
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The secret to good vanity lighting
Whether it’s 5 mins or 50 minutes, it’s likely that a humble vanity mirror is a place you stand in front of each and every
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Planlicht visits Australia
Earlier this month we had Florian Foger, International Sales Manager, from Austrian manufacturer Planlicht visit our sunshine
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How your surface finishes will impact your lighting
One of the first questions a lighting designer will ask is; What surface finishes are you using? Light Reflectance occurs from
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Acoustic Luminaries
By performing double duty, acoustic luminaries provide illumination as well as managing sound levels in a space. This allows for
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NCC 2019 - Section J6 Update
Earlier this year Section J6 of the National Construction Code (NCC) was significantly re-written. We summarized the key points
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Euroluce 2019 Summary
April 2019 marked one of the most exciting weeks in the design calendar. The 30th edition of biennial Euroluce, the international
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The Importance of Lighting Vertical Surfaces
When approaching a lighting design, whether residential or commercial, it is important to consider the space as a whole. Light
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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 vision
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Scale and Proportion
Two main considerations in the design world are scale and proportion. When it comes to large light's these are similar concepts
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Aluminium vs Plastic in the Construction Industry
By now we’re sure you’re aware of the global push to reduce plastic usage. You may already be doing small (or big) things outside
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Sculptural Luminaries Inspired by Nature: David Trubridge
We're continuously inspired by the work of David Trubridge. David’s personal life and his design work are inseparable, both rely
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The Essentials for Architectural Lighting
DETERMINE YOUR GOAL When planning your architectural lighting, the best place to start is determining your goal! To do this,
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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 made
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