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...
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...
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...
Energy efficient lighting
Lighting your home invariably involves energy usage - but with the right approach, you can drastically minimise the amount of energy you use, cutting...
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...
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...
Warm-up times
Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) in particular may require a certain amount of time to reach their full brightness.
CFLs in particular are prone to...
Luminous efficacy
Luminous efficacy determines how much light you get for the power you use - and there are huge differences between globe types.
Luminous efficacy differs...