Understanding Light Trespass Laws: What They Are and How to Navigate Their Boundaries

Understanding Light Trespass Laws: What They Are and How to Navigate Their Boundaries

You are looking to add light to a client’s outdoor basketball court or riding arena and are worried about spilling light onto a nearby neighbor’s property. Or, perhaps you are responsible for illuminating a parking lot and are concerned about casting light onto the...
Choosing the Right Color Temperature for Your Project

Choosing the Right Color Temperature for Your Project

Good lighting does always mean achieving the highest lumens per watt. While energy savings are important, an unattractive light quality or color temperature will negate the benefits of energy efficiency. A brighter LED source with a bluer white will typically use less...
How to Wire a 0-10v Dimmer Switch or 1-10v Dimmer for LED Light Fixtures

How to Wire a 0-10v Dimmer Switch or 1-10v Dimmer for LED Light Fixtures

Introduction to Dimmer Switches Dimmer switches are essential devices designed to give you complete control over the brightness of your lights, allowing you to create the perfect atmosphere in any room or space. Whether you want to set a relaxing mood in your living...
Vertical and Horizontal Illuminance: Light Intensity Measurement

Vertical and Horizontal Illuminance: Light Intensity Measurement

In lighting design, light intensity measurement is crucial for ensuring optimal illumination in various environments. Luminous flux, which measures the quantity of light emitted by a source, plays a significant role in calculating illuminance levels and determining...
How Wind,  Weight & Effective Projected Area (EPA) Affect Light Pole Selection

How Wind, Weight & Effective Projected Area (EPA) Affect Light Pole Selection

If it is time to purchase new flood or area lighting to illuminate a large outdoor area for sports, a parking lot, a port, or a freight terminal, the project will likely require the selection and installation of new light poles. How do you make the correct light pole...