Keep Bugs at Bay
Last year I asked the lighting community if there were any topics of interest that I might write about. I
The Lighter Side of Lighting
It’s the middle of winter, and many of us are still waiting for the ground to thaw. So, I thought
Designing With Light
One could argue that half the battle with describing lighting is the language used. When “talking tech” among fellow lighting designers
Why Light?
Back in the late 1990’s I was fortunate to be mentored by Mr. Bill Locklin, the inventor of 12-volt landscape
Dark Sky Compliant
The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) was founded in 1988 by the professional astronomer David Crawford and physician Tim Hunter. The
Evening Demonstrations
One of the best ways to sell a landscape lighting job is through a night time demonstration. There are two
Shadows – Indoor Vs. Outdoor Lighting
When it comes to the differences between indoor and outdoor lighting, the contrasts can be big; however, the principles and techniques
Landscape Lighting Maintenance
Exceptional landscape lighting requires regularly scheduled general maintenance to truly be “exceptional”! Over time, pathlights lean, well lights fill with debris
Light Pollution
In designing any outdoor lighting system, we should all be aware of light pollution. Light pollution is artificial light that
Lighting and Nature
Back in the day when I was learning about outdoor lighting, my mentor, Bill Locklin, said that if I was
