Why use a lighting expert ?
Living In Lighting provides the following services
A Generate preliminary Lighting plan including preliminary hardware estimates.
B. Coordinate Interior design, specialty lighting, engineer switching and special needs
( integration needs , A/V, security , etc.)
C. Finalize Lighting and control plan
D. Lighting specifications are documented by a reflected ceiling plan with details as required and manufacturers product submittals
Ongoing Services Include
E. Coordinate fixtures and lighting hardware w/ electrician and/or lighting supplier
F. Walk through with electrician
G, Fixture placement confirmation
H. Technical Assistance including job site visits
I. Final focus /control system programming as required
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While Architects, Interior Designers, Contractors and Electricians all know something about lighting design, they all have had some training with regard to lighting, they are not specialists. Architects, designers and home owners may have some specific ideas about lighting but may not know how to achieve the result.
A Lighting designer is an important part of the design team. we know how to produce the result in light. we will enhance the space, highlight art and architectural detail, then put it all together in a comprehensive plan.
Part of the job of a Lighting Designer is to stay informed about the state of the art in lighting, the varied manufacturers, alternatives approaches, substitutions and decorative themes
Energy efficiency is a primary concern in todays world. there are some new and exciting developments in energy efficiency
The design process looks a bit like this
A Lighting Designer will interview all the parties involved to develop design criteria and conditions of satisfaction
what are the clients preferences, Art work, Architectural elements, special needs, and design style.
After gathering the information a concept can be created and Design as a process of informed decision
making based on criteria gathered.
Most lighting design is a layered approach
1 Ambient or general lighting
2 Accent lighting Artwork etc
3 Task lighting work or display area lighting
4 Specialty lighting and Decorative Lighting
5 Energy efficiency and maintenance ( life span of bulbs, daylight harvesting and energy concerns)
Landscape lighting is a way of dressing up a house while protecting it from intruders
Landscape lighting also enhances interior lighting giving a view and depth , in some cases exterior lighting accentuates the interior lighting
Lighting Controls are included in any lighting system from Dimmers to whole house or building controls
