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Lighting is crucial in designing and operating a healthy building because it can directly impact our health and well-being. On average, we spend about 90% of our time indoors — separated from the ...

Layered lighting plans in kitchens and baths enhance health, safety and comfort. Lighting is too often an afterthought in home improvement projects. And that’s to the detriment of the room and, ...

The Homes & Gardens Library is a definitive collection of design rules and timeless explainers. From how to choose a sofa to the principles of layout, each entry blends editorial authority, expert ...

Lighting has the ability to tell a story all on its own. It has the ability to provoke a certain emotion from audience members without having to say anything. With that said, many don't realize the ...

Lighting plays a crucial role in architecture: to allow users to see, safely inhabit spaces, and carry out their daily activities. But its power has long exceeded these basic functions, primarily ...

Simply put, uplighting is any lighting that shines upward. Most commercial lighting pendants are designed with uplighting and downlighting capability. For interior applications, uplighting reduces ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Xingying Peng stands out in architectural lighting for her innovative designs and thought leadership on human-centric lighting. At The ...