Notes on light.
Guides, standards and industry updates from our studio — on designing light that looks right, feels right and performs.
Design · 1 October 2026
Layered lighting: why one light is never enough
Ambient, task, accent and decorative light each do a different job. Layering them is what turns an evenly lit room into a space with depth, focus and mood.
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Fundamentals · 24 September 2026
Colour temperature and CRI, explained
2700K or 4000K? CRI 80 or 90? Two numbers decide how warm a space feels and how true its materials look. Here is how to read them.
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Fundamentals · 17 September 2026
Glare and UGR: the comfort you don't notice
The best lighting goes unnoticed — until glare makes people squint. Unified Glare Rating gives designers a way to measure discomfort and design it out.
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Controls · 10 September 2026
DALI, KNX, Lutron or Crestron? Choosing a lighting control system
The control system decides how a lighting scheme is experienced every day. Here is how the main platforms differ, and how to choose between them.
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Energy & codes · 3 September 2026
Lighting power density: designing for energy codes
Green building codes across India and the Gulf cap how much power lighting may use. Meeting the limit is easy; meeting it while keeping the design intent takes planning.
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Design · 27 August 2026
Facade lighting without light pollution
A well-lit facade gives a building presence after dark. Done carelessly, it wastes energy and spills light into the sky. The two don't have to go together.
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Fundamentals · 20 August 2026
Human-centric lighting: what the science supports
Light affects alertness and sleep, not just vision. Here is what the research supports, and how it translates into practical design decisions.
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