Lighting Basics

One of the areas of LED technology we need to understand is the range of diodes that are available, their characteristics and when each of them came onto the market. Read the full article ›

The colour rendering index, or CRI, is a measure of the quality of light emitted by luminaires. Read the full article ›

Choosing between all the different LED strip lights on the market can turn into a chore if we fail to use appropriate criteria when making our selection. Read the full article ›

Key trends for LED lighting in 2023 will include ecodesign and flexibility. There will be something new for all tastes, including combinations of natural and artificial light as well as minimalist designs. Read the full article ›

There is one simple difference between RGBW lighting and RGB lighting. While both have red, green and blue diodes, the RGBW system includes a white diode. Read the full article ›

Whether light is warm, cool or neutral can have a profound effect on our comfort and our sense of well-being. Read the full article ›

What exactly is human-centric lighting (HCL)? What are the technical specifications for a system that imitates natural light? Read the full article ›

Ambient lighting refers to using certain levels of lighting and colour temperature. Correct ambient lighting should include features such as luminaires suspended from the ceiling, wall lamps and recessed spotlights. Read the full article ›