Light globes and colour temperatures
Different globes give off different colours and 'temperatures' of light, which can affect the look and feel of your home.
When people talk about...
Lifespan, energy use and cost of light globes
To really consider how 'efficient' different types of globes are compared to others, it's important to look beyond basic consumption. How long will they...
Transoms and fanlights
These small windows are usually placed above doors, and often allow both improved lighting and ventilation.
Transoms and fanlights are as decorative as they are...
Daylighting options
Daylight is a crucial part of any lighting design, and when used properly can help save you money and cut the size of your...
Light tubes
Similar to skylights, these tubes bring subtly daylight into your house and are easily disguised as light fittings.
Light tubes are like a skylight, but...
Daylighting requirements
The number of windows in your home and where you put them is restricted by rules designed to ensure a minimum amount of daylight...
Windows and daylight
The most common and essential form of daylighting in almost all homes, windows play a very big part in lighting design.
According to the Building...
Skylights and roof lanterns
Skylights generally allow much more light into a room than windows do, thanks to their access to direct sunlight.
A decent skylight offers a...
Sawtooth roofs
This traditional daylighting method is mostly used in industrial buildings, but is now making a comeback in homes.
Sawtooth roofs are making a resurgence in...
Performance considerations for lighting
Not all lighting is equal - and nor is it designed to serve the same practical purpose, or provide the same 'feel'. Read about...