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Design Services
The ability of illumination to paint an infinite palette of mood begins with full knowledge of how light works within a given space. The experienced lighting designers of Illuminations know this elusive science. They also know their tools-the world's best lighting products-and how to effectively harness them. By consulting with architects, builders and interior designers in specifying original equipment, including control systems, consistent high quality is always assured.
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Essential steps to creating an efficient and effective lighting system
This Design Brief discusses in detail the essential steps to creating an efficient and effective lighting system. It also shows designers how to:
- Deliver the appropriate amount of light for the tasks that will be performed in the space, and distribute that light in a way that prevents glare.
- Take advantage of natural daylight whenever possible, while avoiding direct sunlight
- Install appropriate controls for electric lights
- Use high-efficiency fluorescent systems as the primary light source for most commercial spaces.
- Use compact fluorescent and incandescent sources where appropriate to "round out" the lighting system and provide visual variety.
- Use high-intensity-discharge (HID) systems (particularly metal halide) for outdoor and high-bay lighting.
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Retail
The past few years have seen the introduction of many new lighting products which in turn has increased the number of design techniques available to lighting designers.
To avoid a cave like effect and display merchandise effectively it is important to have good vertical illumination Other issues to consider are colour rendering, colour temperature, energy efficiency and maintenance costs.
Colour Rendering (Ra) is the ability of a light source to render colours accurately, and is measured on a scale with 100 the best. Some fluorescent lamps still in use only have an Ra of 65. Ideally, for retail lighting the Ra should be at least 85.
Colour temperature is the colour impression of the light itself and can range from a warm light source with a low colour temperature to a cool light with a high colour temperature. For example, incandescent light is approx 2700 deg Kelvin and daylight is 5000 deg Kelvin and above.
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Architectural
With over 30 years expererience AAL is a leading manufacturer of specification grade outdoor lighting products. High performance reflector systems ensure the quality of the light, matches the quality of the luminaire.
The AAL Product range includes: Period Style, Contemporary Site Lighting, Bollards and Wall Brackets
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Industrial and Commercial
Proper lighting can enhance a customers or employees experience.
We can cater for a wide of light design situations:
- Restaurant interiors
- Entertainment environments
- Public spaces
- Shops and showrooms
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