An easy test to see if you're wasting power is by touch. If your dimmer feels warm/hot after a few minutes of being on, it may not be saving you money... And, like anything in your home, if the dimmer switches aren’t functioning properly it can be annoying or even concerning.
This Armistice Day the iconic Secret Spitfire Memorial in Salisbury will be brightly lit into the evening to commemorate the efforts of all those involved in the construction of Salisbury’s Secret Spitfires – an achievement that was instrumental in winning the Battle of Britain.
Diners believe food that’s brightly lit tastes better. In an experiment at a fine-dining restaurant in the Netherlands, scientists found that guests eating under bright ambient light thought that the overall taste of the dish was more intense than guests exposed to dim lighting. And that's not all...
32% of office workers said better lighting would make them happier at work. This is according to online survey data by Staples UK among 7000 workers. 80% of office workers said that having good lighting in their workspace is important to them, and yet a shocking 40% are having to deal with uncomfortable lighting every day.
You’re probably interested in lighting design if you’re reading this. However, you may never have used a lighting designer / lighting consultant or know the way a lighting designer works. Read on to find out what you need to know…
