Category Archives for lighting standards
Lighting Design; art and science
Singapore 9th February 2012 Sometimes I wonder about those who practice lighting design as a profession. Today’s thoughts are triggered by a very enlightening meeting I had today with an architect/ developer who contrary to most people was very knowledgeable … Continue reading
War of supplies
Singapore 6th February 2012 One of our greatest challenges as lighting designers is getting the lights that we want. We can all dream about the lighting effects and the beautiful light fittings that we would like to see installed but … Continue reading
Lighting design in India
Delhi 31st January 2012 I am in Delhi for some project work over the next few days. India is definitely on the rise and comparing it to China I would say it is following in its footsteps in terms of … Continue reading
Design and reality
Goa- Mumbai 27th January 2012 It has been an interesting trip to Gao so far. After yesterday’s consultants meeting we spent the day “roaming the site” with the consultant and site team to iron out as much issues as possible … Continue reading
Finishing touches
Goa 26th January 2012 Today is Republic Day in India and National Day in Australia. Why is it that I always seem to end up working on public holidays! As I write this, fireworks are probably illuminating the skies in … Continue reading
Lighting design to compliance
Singapore 29th November 2011 Today we spent quite some time making sure our lighting design submission was in compliance with the lighting standards specified by the client. We generally do not design for lux meters, but there are certain applications … Continue reading
Lightning fast
Singapore 22nd November 2011 Singapore has the distinction of being one of the lightning capitals of the world according to today’s newspaper! No less than an average 186 days of lightning strikes Singapore every year. Quite a high frequency! There have … Continue reading
A day on site
Goa 1st November 2011 Can you believe it? 1st November already, where has this year gone! Today I would like my pictures do most of the talking. I have spent most of the day on site aiming, focussing, programming and … Continue reading
Finding balance
Singapore 7th October 2011 Sometimes we deal with clients who have never dealt with specialist consultants before. They have perhaps been in the local construction seen and have worked with contractors but dealing with international consultants is another story. I … Continue reading
Walking a fine line
Chennai 5th October 2011 Still in Chennai, finalising some site issues and archiving defects and liabilities so we can report back on what is till outstanding or in need of urgent repair, replacemnt or modifications. It will probably take us … Continue reading
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