A Guide to Daylighting

What is Daylighting? Daylighting is the name for when natural light is manipulated to help light a building in order to reduce energy use. Windows, skylights, and reflective surfaces are used to channel natural light to create a sustainable light source for the building. Generally these are designed to be used in conjunction with a […]
Lighting Choices: How to Choose the Best Eco-Friendly Light Bulbs

So far this year has had a big focus on our environmental consciousness and the damage we are doing to the planet due to our habits. The latest UN report revealed that human life is putting in danger over 1 million species, global warming is starting to hit a closer and closer to home, and […]
The Green Room: Episode 7 – The Energy Cost of Lighting

The Green Room: What happens when you put two sustainability experts in a room and ask them if the smart meter rollout is really worth it? In this episode Nick and James talk smart meters; pros & cons of having one installed, and some of the challenges being experienced in the current government […]
What is smart lighting and can it save you money?

A term we see banded about online nowadays is ‘smart lighting’, but what exactly does it mean, and is it something we can all can take advantage of? The age of LEDs Over the past 10 years or so, lighting has been completely revolutionised. With homes and offices switching to LED, lighting costs have been […]
Lighting controls – Choosing the right control for your business

Lighting can be a major drain on the electricity bill in an office. In this blog, we are going to look beyond the obvious switch to LED lighting and ask what else can be done to lower your lighting costs, and what would make sense for your business space. Dimmer switches For small spaces, dimmers […]
Can LED lighting be bad for your health?

As of September 2016, traditional incandescent light bulbs are being phased out in favour of LEDs. Shops and suppliers are now no longer allowed to buy in new stock. LEDs are being pushed in Europe because of their relative efficiency and lower environmental impact. Despite the benefits of LED lighting, some people are worried the […]
Energy saving lighting FAQs

Do I have to use energy saving lighting? Regulations brought in from September 2016 mean that (once existing stocks run out), halogen bulbs are banned from sale in the UK. You may still be able to pick them up in shops for the next few months – or you may have a stash at home, but […]
An introduction to LED Lighting

How do LED bulbs differ from other light bulbs? LED bulbs are an energy efficient alternative to standard light bulbs. Traditional incandescent bulbs work by passing an electric current through an extremely thin filament which becomes very hot, thereby emitting light. Of all the electricity that goes through the filament, only a small proportion is given off […]