Lighting design is something that often gets less attention than it should. A well designed and managed lighting scheme will use far less energy in the long term, and is also likely to be more practical and appealing.
Managing how lighting consumes electricity’s not just a good idea – it’s essential. Australian building regulations limit how many Watts of lighting you’re allowed to install per square metre in new homes, and there are also restrictions on the types of light globes that can be sold nowadays.
A sensible lighting plan – or even just replacing older, less efficient globes with more modern LED or CFL technology – can vastly improve how efficiently you light your home.
