In 2019 we became a carbon neutral company. As we look ahead to a new decade, it is more important than ever to set the precedents, and act now as a collective, to protect the future of our planet. We have always had an…
Lighting Design Studio Blog
We love what we do! Let us share our knowledge of our favourite topic with you – and that’s simple, sophisticated, eco-conscious lighting design that’s friendly to human senses.
One of the main aspects of our residential lighting design service is to provide clients with stunning, energy-efficient lighting solutions for their living rooms. The living room is one of the most important rooms within a home, so it’s important that the lighting is…
At Lighting Design Studio we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the latest trends and innovations. We give our clients, the broadest and most current design solutions possible. The world of lighting is possibly about to enter the next stage in its…
The impact of LED on the lighting industry is huge. Now we’re looking forward to the next big revolution, which is almost certainly, Connected Lighting. IoT, the ‘internet of things’, particularly with regards to retail lighting design. They say ’Data is the new oil’….
One of the hot topics in lighting over the last few years is blue light. What effect can this can have on our health and well being? There are two basic types of LEDs, indicator and illuminator types. The first red LED (light emitting diode)…
Lighting Design Studio – Well Standard The construction and lighting design industry have made huge efforts over the last decade, working towards a better built environment, greener more energy efficient solutions, in view to creating environmentally conscious building practices. On the lighting side it…
Have you ever brought an item of clothing from a shop only to find it to be a slightly different colour when you go outside? It’s all to do with the ability of artificial lighting to render colours properly. In this post we help…
In a competitive market, it is more important than ever to stand out from the crowd. First impressions really do count and good restaurant lighting design is crucial to this. As with most lighting schemes, the balance between ambient, task and accent lighting is…
Have you ever been at home and been bothered by the artificial lighting outside at night? This light pollution is a typical problem of a poor lighting design where obtrusive lighting has not been properly considered. Obtrusive light occurs when unnecessary light or spill…
In this post The Lighting Design Studio offers an explanation of Part L lighting regulations, and sets out the requirements your lighting needs to meet. (Updated Feb 2022) So what is Part L for Lighting?It’s a UK building regulation issued by the Secretary of…