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
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Lenses VS Reflectors – Making the right choice Lenses VS Reflectors – Making the right choiceLED’s are a directional source that emit a 180° dispersion of light. However, this primary 180° dispersion is too broad for mostRead 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
Circ Wall 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 front of each and every Read 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 similar conceptsRead 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 are inseparable, both relyRead 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!  To do this, Read 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
Aged care facility lighting: Best practice Aged care facility lighting: Best practiceGood practices in the design of aged care facility lighting include: Use of direct and indirect light to makes spaces seemRead more