Light shelves
Light shelves work on a fairly basic principle. A shelf is installed outside of a window, which reflects additional light back into a room....
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...
Globe age and lumen depreciation
Find out how different types of globes deteriorate over time, and what effect that has on the quality of they light they produce.
When...
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...
Clerestory windows
Traditionally narrow bands of windows across the tops of buildings, but now seems to include any 'higher-than-average' window.
Clerestory windows allow daylight in without compromising...