Category Archives for lighting design
Knowing your stuff
Singapore 1st October 2010 What a difference it makes when you talk to someone who knows his stuff… don’t you agree? It feels very comforting to deal with someone or an organization who seems to be on top of things … Continue reading
Other lighting factors
Singapore 30th September 2010 We design our lighting installation initially based on the light distribution properties of the light source and optical system we plan to use. In other words we have a light “engine” that produces light and we … Continue reading
F1 Night race
Singapore 26th September 2010 Not to blog about the only Formula 1 night race in the world would be a sin. This year I have chosen to watch the race on TV from the comfort of my sofa. This is the … Continue reading
It is all in the details (2)
Singapore 24th September 2010 It’s all in the details…. I blogged about the interaction between lighting designers and other project consultants such as the interior designer, the architect, making sure we get the detailing of the lighting properly integrated. Today … Continue reading
The budget dilemma
Perth 15th September 2010 I want to talk a bit more about budgets as it is a recurring major issue in practically all our projects. Clients always want to spent less and get more, who doesn’t? My specific issue today … Continue reading
Approvals
Singapore 3rd September 2010 There is a crucial link in the overall process of design called “approvals”. We engage with our fellow project consultants, develop lighting concepts, present our lighting ideas, develop design details, issue technical documentation, but if we … Continue reading
It’s all in the details…
Bangkok – Singapore 2nd September 2010 What I like about those in depth one on one design meetings is the time we can spend on resolving actual lighting design details. Getting the overall concept right is one thing but it … Continue reading
It can’t be done?
Singapore 30th August 2010 How often don’t we hear: “It can’t be done?” I certainly come across it all the time, mostly from contractors, sometimes from other product manufacturers. It happens generally when we need to add lighting to an … Continue reading
When money is everything
Singapore 28th August 2010 I guess we all know the saying that money does not make you happy, but it is damn easier to be unhappy with a lot of money then without…and it is damn easier to do things when … Continue reading
(In)visible
Singapore 20th August 2010 Most people do not realize that we can’t see light, unless we look directly into a light source. We see reflections. Light that travels through air space is invisible, until it hits particles of dust or … Continue reading
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