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The drivers of residential lighting trends of 2021 in Australia.
Image by Christopher Morrison In early 2020, when the world was turned upside down, we were required to socially distance and ‘stay at home’ orders were
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Lighting and the Multi-Sensory Experience of Wayfinding.
Being confined in our neighbourhoods and cities due to recent restrictions has emphasised more than ever that our environment impacts how we feel, emotionally and physically,
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Thoughts from David Bird – the Godfather of Architectural Lighting
As one of Australia’s first architectural lighting designers, David has had experience working with evolving lighting technologies to enhance the built form and create a magical
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Rethinking Our Approach to Lighting
‘Sustainable’. ‘Energy efficient’. ‘Green’. Regardless of the specific adjective used, reducing the energy consumed by lighting is a major priority for many lighting professionals. Many of
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Supporting Diversity and Inclusion in the World of Lighting
“Where are all the women? Where are all the young people?” A question I asked myself when I attended my first industry lighting event. I am
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A Perspective from the Other Side
As a client-side Project Manager (PM), our objectives are to act in the client’s best interest to deliver a project on time, on budget and to
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The Elevating of Lighting in the Built Environment
We all remember our grandparents home with ample light. It wasn’t pretty, but it was useful. Floor lamps standing in several corners and fluorescents strips in
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Our Desire is Not to Escape Culture but Enhance It
Culture influences everything that we do. We are born into a place in the world that has a unique culture. Even if we chose another kind
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Taking the Leap of Faith to Start Your Business
Many people dream of having their own business, but few take the leap of faith to make their dream a reality. Firstly, define what exactly you
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Trust in a Knowledge Economy
Knowledge is power! Or at least it used to be in the hands of a traditional salesperson. With the advent of the internet and search engines,
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Day and Light
Natural light is a very versatile material. Its variation in character, whether calm and soft or an overwhelming intensity never fails to inspire. Depending on if
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