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Whether utilizing lighting for security, landscape or dramatic effect, exterior lights can transform how you see and understand a building or pathways and can bring outdoor spaces, facades, and gardens to life.

Images like the one below are quite common in parks across Victoria. Whilst it may look warm, inviting and safe, we must ask, is it really required?

One of the most critical parts of the lighting design process is having the ability to control your light. There are a number of ways to do this, and this article will examine the ways in which we can control where the light is directed, which is crucial in limiting spill light.

You have received the plans for an exterior space and are faced with the task of finding the right exterior lighting to suit the job. After reading this article you will have a better understanding of the best exterior lights and their ideal position in your exterior space.

In part 1 we discussed the effects artificial light pollution can have on the environment, and this week in part 2 we examine the effects on humans, flora & fauna.

Many studies have shown that poorly designed artificial lighting has adverse effects on the environment. Whether it be reducing the visibility of the night sky (SkyGlow), contributing to climate change or just glary and uncontrolled lights, the impacts are increasingly becoming a worldwide issue.

There are examples everywhere you turn of poorly designed exterior lighting on projects. It has an adverse effect and is detrimental to the environment, humans and flora & fauna.

Congratulations! You have been engaged as landscape architect and will be required to provide a project lighting solution. So, what‘s the next step?

Lighting and Electrical Distributors are delighted to announce that we are the new supporting state partners for the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA).