Category: Lighting

  • LED recessed downlights: too much of a good thing?

    LED recessed downlights: too much of a good thing?

    There are typically many benefits associated with technology advances. This is certainly the case for LED lighting — and now LED recessed downlights — because the compactness of the light source gives luminaire designers tremendous possibilities. Picture a revolutionary LED recessed downlight. It is very thin and quick to install. It is so thin that…

  • The reflection of light: What is Specular Reflection?

    The reflection of light: What is Specular Reflection?

    Specular reflection, also known as veiling reflection, is light reflection from an object or task that obscures details. It is a vital concept in the field of lighting. The reflection of light A beam of light that comes to rest on a surface may be reflected in several ways. The beam alters its course once…

  • 3 Basic Types of Lighting

    3 Basic Types of Lighting

    One room can serve multiple purposes. It can be a place where you can relax, work on the computer, do arts and crafts, cook, share a meal with friends, and much more… This is why lighting features need to correspond to the setting or application of the room. “The best advice I can offer is…