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A Brighter Future for an Upscale New Jersey Restaurant . . . Because They Turned On the Lights

This article is a case study demonstrating how visibility is improved at a high-end restaurant using landscape lighting.


Landscape Lighting Design - Lessons Learned from the Movies. Part I. The Suspension of Disbelief

This article address the film concept, "The Suspension of Disbelief" as it applies to landscape lighting design.


Landscape Lighting Design - What Homeowners Need to Know

Homeowners may want to design their own landscape lighting. This article explores the topic.


Lenses and Louvers

This article describes the applications and effects of CAST MR-11 and MR-16 Lenses and Louvers.


Lighting Terminology for the Landscape Lighting Designer

Lighting is science with many technical terms to describe how light behaves and how it is perceived. This article defines several common terms useful to the landscape lighting designer.


Lighting the Garden - Flowers Not Only Bloom, They Glow!

This article gives an introduction to the illumination of garden beds.


Lighting the Hardscape

The article explores the use of landscape lighting in hardscape applications.


Moonlighting: Landscape Lighting Design Imitates Nature

This article explores techniques and strategies to create highly effective moonlighting.


Oceanside Landscape Lighting

This article discusses design and installation techniques for seaside landscape lighting projects.


Principles of Landscape Lighting Design

This article identifies and discusses the foundational principles of good landscape lighting design.


Striking a Balance Between Lighting the Home and Lighting the Landscape

This article discusses finding a balance between lighting home and landscape in the context of lighting design goals and principles.